16 Dec 2022


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Defamation lawsuit filed against Eric Robinson


Completion of roundabout traffic pattern at Gulfstream Avenue and U.S. 41 in downtown Sarasota expected by Wednesday, Dec. 21


New county commissioner from Siesta Key questions whether incorporation leaders have planned on high enough tax rate to pay for services


County’s Public Utilities staff still working on additional water supply expected to be needed by 2030


Circuit Court judge grants Crescent Club attorney extension until Jan. 13 to file initial brief in noise violation case entailing $4,000 fine


‘Bed tax’ up more than $485,000 in October, compared to collections in October 2021


County commissioners seek opportunities to provide cosmetic changes to design of Legacy Trail overpasses at Clark and Bee Ridge roads


Project entailing renovation and expansion of Sheriff’s Office Headquarters in Sarasota approved for formal inclusion in county’s Capital Improvement Program


COVID-19 positivity rate declines to 10.6% for county


Waivers, reductions in Sarasota County impact and mobility fees for affordable housing units to be focus of Jan. 18 hearing


46-year-old Sarasota man charged with murder after Dec. 12 incident at Cabana Inn in Sarasota


‘Bloom concentrations’ of red tide algae still found in Sarasota County samples over previous week


Storm debris total in the county climbs to more than 3.2 million cubic yards


With new chair and vice chair in place, County Commission to vote formally in January on 2023 policy priorities


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OTHER NEWS (free):

Disaster Recovery Center at Shannon Staub Library to be closed Dec. 23-26 and Dec. 31 through Jan. 2 for holidays


New multi-use recreational trail opens to the public on Selby Gardens’ downtown Sarasota campus


Conservation Foundation’s Myakka Headwaters Preserve grows by 69 acres


‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ holiday season campaign begins Dec. 16 in City of Sarasota


Gallagher’s Gift Giveaway launched for South County families who lost household items to Hurricane Ian


Big Bill 5K to be held on Jan. 21, 2023 at Robinson Preserve in Bradenton