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Redrawing of County Commission districts planned before end of year
Plurality of county residents responding to 2021 Citizen Opinion Survey expresses support for Single-Member Districts voting method for County Commission seats
Chair of Sarasota County Legislative Delegation and Florida House member who represents Siesta Key indicate reservations about incorporation initiative
Population growth combined with new development proves top stressor for county residents as shown in 2021 Citizen Opinion Survey
With new concern about size of restaurant proposed in one hotel, plus shock at county staff’s recent interpretation of street setbacks, Siesta Chamber tweaks proposed ‘boutique hotel’ zoning amendments
County Commission unanimously authorizes negotiations with Benderson Development for sale of downtown Sarasota Administration Center
Oct. 7 public celebration planned to mark official opening of Segments 1 and 2 of North Extension of Legacy Trail
Red tide’s return necessitates warnings once again at most county beaches
COVID-19 cases continuing to mark downward trend (free)
31-year-old who reported giving homeless man money allegedly beaten by four men after he tried to stop them from hassling the homeless person
Pipeline problem results in about 2,500 gallons of fully treated, reclaimed water spilling onto Jacaranda West Country Club golf course and into pond
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