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More than 128,000 people believed to be registered in county’s COVID-19 system, county administrator says, though staff working to eliminate duplications (Free)
DiPino resigns as Sarasota chief of police
State Attorney’s Office still investigating Democratic County Commission candidates’ acceptance of contributions exceeding $200 County Charter limit
COVD-19 vaccination clinics relocated to Sarasota Square mall on South Tamiami Trail (Free)
Siesta residents fail in quest to prevent county staff review of proposed changes to barrier island residential density regulations outside normal cycle for such work
Pember, Peters reappointed to county’s Planning Commission on unanimous vote
County Commission approves plans for unfinished second story for new Medical Examiner’s Office on Fruitville Road
With new City Commission meeting schedule to begin on Feb. 1, other proposed changes to ‘Rules of Procedure’ left for further discussion
Detert reports having tested positive for COVID-19
Lansdale appointed to seat on county’s Environmentally Sensitive Lands Oversight Committee
Arts and Cultural Alliance executive director updates county Tourist Development Council members on how community organizations are contending with the COVID-19 pandemic
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