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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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