19 Aug 2022

 


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Planning Commission recommends County Commission approval of Comprehensive Plan amendment sought by Lakewood Ranch developer for construction of 5,000 homes in eastern part of Sarasota County


On Sept. 1, county Planning Commission to hold public hearing on third Siesta Key hotel project


Comprehensive Plan amendment to enable construction of 372-unit apartment complex near Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport wins approval


‘Bed tax’ revenue through June exceeds total for 2021 fiscal year, Tax Collector’s Office reports show, with three months of funds yet to be tallied


County Commission candidate Smith takes fundraising lead in District 2 race while Neunder continues to outpace opponents in District 4 campaign


Armed robbery suspect severely injures Sarasota County Sheriff’s deputy’s hand before being shot by other deputies and dying at scene of Richardson Way incident


Pittsburgh man files suit against Kompothecras over incident at Crescent Club in October 2021, which man alleges resulted in disability, disfigurement, and ‘permanent and significant scarring’


COVID-19 daily patient counts at Sarasota Memorial campuses finally fall below 100 this week


Sheriff addresses law enforcement concerns on Siesta Key, including Memorial Day shooting


South Siesta resident Wallace withdraws from lawsuit over County Commission’s 2021 approval of two hotels on the island


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Southwest Florida Water Management District seeking public comments as it works to determine minimum flows and levels for water bodies


Sheriff’s Office and Sarasota Police Department win FDOT grants for High Visibility Enforcement initiative targeting bicycle and pedestrian safety


Sarasota Memorial earns 5 stars for overall quality following Centers for Medicare & Medicaid assessment


Virtual Summer Photo Contest exhibit goes live at Conservation Foundation of Gulf Coast


Sarasota Memorial moving forward with plans to build hospital in North Port


Karon elected new president of Library Foundation board, with Denton becoming vice president


Conservation Foundation receives $15,000 donation in support of newest program offering