TRISKAIDEKAPHOBIA ISSUE (Updated)
BREAKING STORIES:
In advance of Aug. 19 hearing on first of four Siesta Key projects, county staff says it agrees that hotels should be considered commercial uses, with residential density eliminated as a consideration
Sarasota Memorial Hospital staff seeing record numbers of COVID-19 patients (free)
Through June, county’s ‘bed tax’ revenue up more than $7.5 million, compared to total for 2020 fiscal year
La Primavera Supermarket in Sarasota to host free COVID-19 vaccination clinic on Saturday, Aug. 21 (free)
In July, Sarasota Bradenton International Airport breaks record for passenger traffic
Appointment-only service resumes at City of Sarasota’s Development Services Department
AUGUST 6, 2021 STORIES:
With greater accumulations of dead fish and debris on beaches, county staff gets OK from FDEP and FWC to undertake more intensive cleaning
Two men charged with murder after shooting at DeSoto Road convenience store
Sarasota Memorial COVID-19 patient count continues sharp daily increases (free)
TOP STORIES:
Manatee-Sarasota Business Industry Association seeking to buy Florida House and move it to Northwest Quad
Siesta Key nonprofit contends county planning staff deferring to developers and failing to engage with residents in regard to proposals for four hotel projects
County’s Affordable Housing Advisory Committee to offer latest analysis of strategies for County Commission consideration in October
With FDOT having affirmed that traffic light can be installed at Avenue B and C on Stickney Point Road, Siesta resident pursuing appeal with Second District Court of Appeal
County’s COVID-19 positivity rate for period of July 16-22 up to 11.9%, state reports (free)
Siesta Key business and residents organizations pleading for extension of county Temporary Use Permit program implemented during pandemic
City and County commissions agree to participate in ‘global settlement’ over opioid crisis
Tax rate of 0.25 mills necessary for ‘bare bones’ local government operations if Siesta Key becomes incorporated, fiscal analysis finds
Speed humps, a raised crosswalk and a mini roundabout among recommendations for traffic calming in neighborhood next to Siesta Promenade site
Outdoor recreation to be allowed within two areas of University Town Center, per County Commission vote
Red tide bloom producing respiratory irritation at county beaches and killing fish
About 40,000 gallons of sewage spills in two incidents related to air release valves
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