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Public pleads for County Commission to boost allocation for affordable housing efforts out of $84.2 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act funds
Sarasota’s elected mayor would have at-large seat on the City Commission for four years and be able to vote on issues, Charter Review Committee majority decides
Chief Regnier leaving Sarasota County Fire Department to become assistant chief on Longboat Key
‘Bed tax’ revenue up 58% for October, compared to figure for same month in 2020
Sarasota city commissioners should make $40,000 a year, and mayor elected by voters should get $45,000 a year, Charter Review Committee members decide
On 4-1 vote, County Commission approves four-unit condominium complex at 636 Beach Road on Siesta Key
42-year-old former Mote Marine employee charged with 30 counts of possessing child sex abuse material
Sarasota Bradenton International Airport passenger count up 203% in November, compared to November 2020 figure
County’s COVID-19 positivity rate at 3.29% in latest CDC report, but case rate up 27.23%, compared to figure for prior seven-day period (free)
About 140 Mini Reefs installed in Siesta Key’s Grand Canal over past year, as Siesta Key Association team has worked to improve water quality
Maio to serve third time as County Commission chair
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