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Hiring of consultant authorized to help Sarasota County staff work on design of planned 200-bed jail diversion facility in downtown Sarasota
Funding mechanism for the Bay Park on Sarasota waterfront wins full City Commission support
With unanimous vote, City Commission directs staff to stop using weed killers with glyphosate in city parks
County Commission approves amendments to Coastal Setback Code to allow shoreline hardening measures to protect homes
Bundles from developers add up in Detert’s re-election campaign for County Commission District 3 seat (FREE)
Construction of two groins on South Lido Key Beach expected to get underway in December, after completion of sand placement
At request of Commissioner Maio, county board to hear periodic public updates about purchases of land for preservation and new parks
Commissioner Detert fails in bid to deny Manasota Key homeowner’s request for pool and deck seaward of Gulf Beach Setback Line
County Administrator Lewis wins plaudits once again during evaluation and earns 3% pay raise
Reduced Sarasota County building permit fees to remain in effect through end of year (FREE)
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