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Note: Because of the number of coronavirus-related articles, all of this issue is FREE.
County-operated beaches to be closed as of 6 a.m. Saturday out of concern about out-of-area visitors violating ‘social distancing’ guidelines
City of Sarasota closes park facilities through at least March 31 in effort to try to prevent spread of COVID-19
One day after Sarasota City Commission discussion about closing bars and restaurants, city staff receives direction it was hoping for from Florida’s governor
With funding from Gulf Coast Community Foundation, team at work on ‘Community Playbook’ to improve water quality in Sarasota County
Second District Court of Appeal limited to considering whether Circuit Court judge applied correct law in Siesta Promenade case, assistant county attorney argues
Neighbors bemoan destruction of tree canopy in Siesta Key neighborhood, including illegal removal of five trees on county right of way
Sarasota city and county leaders making array of coronavirus decisions, as federal and state guidelines have changed over the past week
Biden’s percentage of win in Sarasota County mirrors statewide result
Community arts and cultural organizations and attractions anticipate losses of hundreds of thousands of dollars, with closings necessary because of COVID-19
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