11 Sep 2020

 


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Reaffirming their funding support for The Bay Sarasota park, county commissioners call for Office of County Attorney to bring them draft later this month of proposed agreement with City of Sarasota


Report on Lift Station 87 project, from the beginning, requested by City Commission for both board and public transparency and reference


Sarasota utilities director reinforces need for replacement of aging water and sewer infrastructure, with rate increases providing funds for that work


Crystal Classic cancelled because of concerns about logistics related to COVID-19 pandemic


City leaders laud improvements to Myrtle Street


County appealing judge’s $769,172 award to company in lawsuit over drilling under Intracoastal Waterway for Siesta Key Master Pump Station project


Trail at Benderson Park to be renamed Bill Robinson Lakeside Loop


Cosentino and assistant county attorney trade arguments over North Beach Road vacation in initial briefs filed with Florida’s Second District Court of Appeal


Depression-era cottage on Siesta Key wins historic designation upon unanimous County Commission vote


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County residents encouraged to consider becoming ‘Energy Coach’ volunteers and help low-income residents


On Sept. 12, Baltimore Orioles to host food distribution at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota


Free COVID-19 antibody tests to be available at Bobby Jones Golf Club as part of Sept. 23 blood drive


Benderson Park named top rowing venue in North America by ‘Rowing News’