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City of Sarasota prevails in Siesta Key Association appeal regarding removal of sand from Big Pass to renourish Lido Key Beach
Maio seeks quick County Code change to prevent future delays of hearings regarding proposed Comprehensive Plan amendments, referencing March 23 situation involving Hi Hat Ranch
Red tide algae found in greater concentration this week in Sarasota County, with respiratory irritation reported at Siesta Beach
EPA’s Region 4 office in Atlanta given until June 1 to provide status report on Ocean Era proposal for ‘fish farm’ off Sarasota County coastline
‘Bed tax’ revenue down about 20% in February, compared to amount collected in February 2020
Fire Department has multiple options for dealing with traffic congestion in the county, fire chief explains
Two nearby beach communities and Monroe County have short-term vacation rental regulations that could be considered as basis for new Sarasota County laws, staff says in report to commission
Groundbreaking held for new Fire Station 9 on Bee Ridge Road, along with ribbon cutting for new fuel facility on the same site
With City and County of Sarasota commissioners reviving years-old discussions, downtown Sarasota bus station site potentially could go back to city
Cosentino maintains during oral arguments in Appeal Court case that County Commission’s North Beach Road vacation violated Sarasota County policy
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