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Redistricting timeline for Sarasota County could have been less compressed if staff had kept up with Census Bureau announcements about timing of data release
Majority of Sarasota Charter Review Committee members endorse popular election of mayor
With little public beach property on Siesta Key, and increase in ‘No Trespassing’ signs on private beaches, public asks where guests of high-rise hotels will go
Because of county requirement to save ‘grand tree’ on Siesta Key parcel slated for another hotel, Dec. 2 Planning Commission hearing cancelled
Sarasota County Charter allows for recall of county commissioners, but only for specific criteria outlined in state law
‘Bed tax’ revenue sets new record in 2021 fiscal year with more than $30 million in collections
COVID-19 positivity rate down to 2.61% in county as of Nov. 11, CDC reports (free)
Citizens group urging County Commission to adopt consultant’s redistricting map on Nov. 15
Sarasota County Legislative Delegation vote on whether to allow Siesta Key incorporation initiative to proceed expected during week of Dec. 13
New property rights chapter for Sarasota County Comprehensive Plan sent to state officials for formal review, with County Commission adoption hearing tentatively set for Dec. 7
Arroyo becomes youngest Sarasota mayor in history
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