10Jul 2020

 


TOP STORIES:

 

170-room hotel, about 80 feet in height, proposed on four parcels between Beach Road and Calle Miramar on Siesta Key, just off Ocean Boulevard


Federal judge denies Save Our Siesta Sand 2’s motion for Temporary Restraining Order to try to prevent dredging of Big Pass


Sheriff and chief deputy talk about challenges and successes as they present proposed 2021 budget to County Commission


Annual assessments for Manasota Key property owners after beach renourishment to represent 21.78% of total remaining expense of project


Ground officially broken for first segment of North Extension of Legacy Trail


Highway Patrol Substation in Venice under review as potential future homeless shelter for South County


County Commission approves ‘not-to-exceed’ countywide millage rate of 3.46 for next fiscal year


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CORONAVIRUS COVERAGE (free):

 

With the potential of $75.7 million in CARES Act funds coming to the county, commissioners suggest allocating money to ‘neediest first’


Face shields to be allowed, along with face coverings, in City of Sarasota ordinance responding to COVID-19


OPINION (free):

 

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OTHER NEWS (free):

Voter registration/party change deadline nearing for Aug. 18 Primary


COVID-19 testing capacity increased at Robert L. Taylor Community Complex in Sarasota


City of Sarasota launches online, mobile options for building permits, inspections


St. Armands parking garage receives international recognition for sustainability