26 Aug 2022

 


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Aug. 23 election turnout highest ever, going back to 2002, for a Primary Election in Sarasota County


Planning Commission votes 6-1 to oppose business park corridor along the northern and southern stretches of Lorraine Road


Sarasota neighborhood associations organizing in protest of accelerated City Commission schedule for hearings on controversial new policies staff has proposed to spur creation of workforce housing


Atkins and Smith to face off in County Commission District 2 race, while Neunder and Kuether will vie for District 4 seat


Attorney for former students who filed suit against Ringling College contends that U.S. District Court judge should send lawsuit back to state court because its claims not based on federal law


On split vote, City Commission approves demolition of historic Palm Apartment building on Second Street


COVID hospitalizations dropping at Sarasota Memorial campuses, with county’s positivity rate finally falling below 20% again


Five men arrested in connection with home burglary on Tangier Way in Sarasota


City of Sarasota utility customers to pay ‘a little above average’ for water and wastewater service in 2023 fiscal year, department director says


Passenger traffic at SRQ down again, month-over-month, in July, as in June, airport reports


Suspect in Aug. 18 armed robbery on Richardson Way identified as Tyler Casey Sweeney of Sarasota


County reports for 2020 and 2021 provide details about sources of drinking water and its quality


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FWC seeking public comments on draft revisions to Gopher Tortoise Permitting Guidelines


‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ campaign underway in city of Sarasota


Conservation Foundation extends high-priority wildlife corridor with protection of 10 acres in Collier County


36-year-old motorcyclist dies after crash at intersection of U.S. 41 and 14th Street in Sarasota


My Warrior’s Place, Atlanta Braves to host celebrity softball game and concert to benefit veterans, first responders and their families


$10,000 grant from Gulf Coast Community Foundation to be used to support Conservation Foundation’s Next Gen Program


Ring Sarasota announces inaugural Fall Handbell Workshop, set for Saturday, Oct. 22