28 Aug 2020

 


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Florida Elections Commission rules that political action committee controlled by Eric Robinson did not violate election law in regard to Martin Hyde mailer


With concerns about rights of owners of the affected parcels, Planning Commission votes to recommend denial of Miakka Community Club initiative to reduce residential density east of I-75


Robinson’s loss in School Board race seen as big upset in Aug. 18 Primary


Citing potential of ‘horrible precedent,’ county commissioners unanimously deny petition for six-condominium structure at 636 Beach Road on Siesta Key


About $9 million in bonds approved to help pay for new South County Courts facility and renovations to R.L. Anderson Administration Center


Effort to eliminate encroachments from North Extension of Legacy Trail continues as contractor works on Segment 1 from Proctor Road to Bahia Vista Street


Sarasota city manager agrees to try to do a better job of informing commissioners about serious employee allegations regarding supervisors and the workplace


New county ‘chiller plant’ project to get underway on Ringling Boulevard


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Rent assistance available for residents whose income has been negatively affected by the COVID-19 pandemic


Mayors’ Feed the Hungry Program seeking more public donations to provide food to those suffering economic challenges during pandemic


Free COVID-19 antibody testing available at Mall at University Town Center site


Sarasota Memorial Hospital cardiac unit earns national award for excellence


Final phase of Coon Key Multi-Use Recreational Trail project to get underway


Downtown Sarasota Holiday Parade cancelled for 2020


Law enforcement officers reminding the public to ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ leading up to Labor Day