6 Nov 2020

 


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Sarasota County records highest General Election turnout since 2008, based on unofficial results


Funding mechanism for 53-acre Bay Park on City of Sarasota waterfront wins final approval from Sarasota city and county commissions


Army Corps of Engineers extends to Nov. 19 comment period regarding permit for ‘fish farm’ planned off Sarasota County coastline


Maximum individual assistance grant through county CARES Act program boosted from $5,000 to $10,000 (FREE)


All Sarasota city residents facing water shut-offs to get red tags placed on doors with information about applying for COVID-19 funding assistance


FDEP cites Siesta property owner for ‘sand fence’ blocking public access to the beach near Access 2


Republicans prevail once again in County Commission races, with Moran facing closest competition


Two new Sarasota city commissioners to be sworn in Friday, with incumbent Alpert re-elected


State Attorney’s Office review underway of Sheriff’s Office recommendation for charges against Democratic County Commission candidates who exceeded County Charter contribution limit


FDOT seeking public comments on plans to add buffered bike lanes and sidewalks to stretch of U.S. 41 between Beneva Road and Stickney Point Road


Delays for multiple reasons lead to extra expense for Fruitville roundabout project in downtown Sarasota


Nov. 18 public hearing set on proposed amendment to county regulations that would allow legal use of fireworks on three holidays


53-year-old woman charged with shooting at people — including ex-husband — outside Connors restaurant at Westfield Siesta Key mall


SCAT to take a ‘MOD’ approach, with on-demand services replacing a number of fixed routes


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Cartoon of the Week


OTHER NEWS (free):

Photo essay: Call of the wild


Saprito Pier to be closed starting first week of November


Siesta Key businesses to kick off holiday season on Nov. 28 with storefront- and window-decorating competition, along with tree-lighting ceremony


Butterfly House opens at Selby Gardens’ Historic Spanish Point campus


363 acres at headwaters of Myakka River receive permanent protection from development


Fitch Ratings affirms AA+ ratings on county revenue bonds amid coronavirus pandemic