9 Dec 2022


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County residents challenge Lakewood Ranch Southeast plans in petition filed with Florida Division of Administrative Hearings


Circuit judge sets early 2023 hearing on Sarasota County motion seeking ruling in favor of county in Ramirez’s Siesta hotel lawsuit


Advocates for preserving the Van Wezel pursuing petition drive and pointing to engineering study showing how venue could be floodproofed


Dec. 15 ceremony planned to mark completion of new, protected bicycle lane on Ringling Boulevard in downtown Sarasota


Newest member of Sarasota County Legislative Delegation says he needs to see strong signs of residents’ support for Siesta Key incorporation to vote for necessary legislative bill


Bobby Jones Golf Club renovations should be completed in summer or early fall of 2023


Members of ‘New Direction Team’ running for leadership positions in Sarasota County Democratic Party


Gilligan’s Bar & Grill petition to continue live music after 10 p.m. in Siesta Village wins Planning Commission endorsement


Hampshire reappointed to Downtown Improvement District, while Krusing wins other open seat


COVID-19 positivity rate climbs to 11.32% in county


Hurricane Ian storm debris collections complete in city of Sarasota as Sarasota County contractors expected soon to make final passes


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Long Term Recovery Group being established as response to Hurricane Ian, United Way of South Sarasota County announces


Sarasota Memorial Nursing & Rehabilitation Center ranked among nation’s Best Nursing Homes


‘Shop with a Cop’ event on Dec. 10 to pair 150 underprivileged youngsters with Sarasota Police officers


Members of public invited to pursue digital literacy training at Sarasota County public libraries


Gulf Coast Community Foundation helps Venice Urban Forest blossom


Lido Island Grill to host first ArmaLido Community Choir and Sing-Along on Dec. 13