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County staff authorized to proceed with initial investigation into whether site of Central Energy Plant in downtown Sarasota could be used for 200-bed secured treatment center operated by Sheriff’s Office
Longboat commissioners plead with county commissioners to intercede for them with City of Sarasota leaders to mitigate traffic congestion
Cosentino loses final count in case involving County Commission’s vacation of North Beach Road
Requests for affordable housing project proposals to be issued for county-owned parcel near Sarasota High
Tourist Development Council members endorse county’s $20-million commitment to Mote Marine’s aquarium project, but call for agreement provisions to assist Visit Sarasota County in marketing efforts
Camera system planned on Lido and Siesta buildings to enable Army Corps of Engineers to collect long-term data on wave conditions and shoreline changes
Condominiums continue to make up largest portion of tourist rental accommodations in the county, with houses in second place
663,000-gallon spill of reclaimed water contained in stormwater retention pond, county staff reports
Second set of bonds approved for Legacy Trail projects
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