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Judge rules for Sarasota County in redistricting case
Loans going to small businesses from Sarasota County EDC program expected to be distributed by May 16
Lido Key Beach Renourishment Project contractor can use staging area in county’s Ted Sperling Park after taking required insurance policy steps
Shoreline hardening discussion planned by County Commission while Hines still on the board, given his long record of dealing with homeowner requests for help to save property threatened by erosion
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On split vote, Sarasota city commissioners agree to keep Lido Beach closed at least until May 18, when they hold next regular meeting
It takes two votes, but County Commission approves waiving of Temporary Use Permit fees through July 31 to help restaurants and retail stores spread outdoors to comply with governor’s last COVID-19 Executive Order
City of Sarasota grant program to offer up to $5,000 for small businesses with 25 or fewer employees
Nearly 2,900 people tested for COVID-19 in five days at site near Mall at University Town Center
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