3 Jul 2020

 


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Court of Appeal rules for Sarasota County in Siesta Promenade case, but offers no written opinion


Save Our Siesta Sand 2 files for Temporary Restraining Order to prevent dredging of Big Pass until federal judge rules on complaint nonprofit filed in 2019


July 9 groundbreaking expected for North Extension of Legacy Trail, with Facebook Live event planned


Call volume up 233% for Tax Collector’s Office as staff deals with challenges of COVID-19


Final property tax values improve a bit from preliminary June 1 figures required by state


CORONAVIRUS COVERAGE (free):

 

County Commission unanimously approves statement encouraging people to wear face coverings when social distancing not possible


Face mask ordinance in effect in city of Sarasota as of 12:01 a.m. July 1


Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections Office already has set record for number of vote-by-mail requests for elections this year


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OTHER NEWS (free):

Poll workers needed for 2020 elections


‘Pack in and pack out’ at all Sarasota County beaches over holiday weekend, county staff urges


Use of fireworks prohibited in unincorporated Sarasota County without a permit, Sheriff’s Office advises


Supervisor of elections offers vote-by-mail option for 2020 primary and general elections


Sarasota Memorial Hospital named among 100 Top Hospitals in the United States


City of Sarasota administrative offices closed for Fourth of July holiday; county also announces schedule changes