17 Jan 2020

 


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Financing mechanism for The Bay Park project wins County Commission approval on 4-1 vote, with details to be ironed out in agreement with City of Sarasota


$20 million in Sarasota County funds can go to Mote’s Science Education Aquarium project, commission agrees


With conflict of interest waiver approved, GrayRobinson law firm to represent Sarasota County and three commissioners in redistricting case


CEO of Manatee-Sarasota Building Industry Association wins reappointment to Board of Zoning Appeals


Siesta Key Association president defends efforts of North Shell Road homeowners in wake of neighborhood disturbances related to public use of Beach Access 1


New York-based firm hired to work with Sarasota County staff to improve wastewater system operations and reduce incidence of accidental discharges


Illegal short-term rentals remain of big concern to Siesta Key homeowners


County Commission formally approves payment of $24,750,000 to FDOT for work on River Road improvements between U.S. 41 and I-75


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‘Significant progress’ reported on improvements to Paul Thorpe Jr. Park project


Fishing pier at Whitaker Gateway Park in City of Sarasota being replaced with more durable structure


A new ‘Tree Quest’ planned for Sarasota County residents in celebration of Florida Arbor Day


Senior Citizen Crime Prevention Seminar planned for Jan. 23 at Twin Lakes Park


Sarasota City Hall and most Sarasota County offices to observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday


Governor’s Baseball Dinner to be held at CoolToday Park in West Villages on Feb. 16


Sarasota Memorial’s HealthFit earns re-certification as region’s only medical fitness facility