1 Jul 2022

 


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Active shooter training a priority for Sheriff’s Office and other law enforcement agencies in the county, chief deputy tells County Commission


Property values countywide climb again in data released to meet state requirement for July 1 reports


Sheriff’s Office working to assure Siesta Key residents it will be providing enhanced enforcement over July Fourth holiday weekend


With county revenue for Bay Park exceeding 2020 estimates, commission approves staff analysis of county’s funding total in 15th year of agreement with City of Sarasota


Complaint filed against Ringling College over alleged mishandling of ‘student-on-student reports’ of sexual assault, sexual harassment and other issues, with focus on former associate dean


County commissioners commend Supervisor of Elections Turner and his staff for transparency in elections issues


Kompothecras fined $4,000 for continuing noise violations at Crescent Club on Siesta Key


COVID-19 positivity rate and hospital admissions up in Sarasota County over past week


Later this summer, Sarasota County residents expected to be able to apply for concealed carry permits at Mid-County Tax Collector’s Office


While approving advisory board recommendations for 2023 fiscal year health care allocations, County Commission also directs staff to review project list in context of potential funding reduction


Judge allows depositions via Zoom for plaintiffs in lawsuit fighting both hotels that County Commission approved last year for Siesta Key


Crew working on Ocean Boulevard/Higel Avenue drainage project damages sewer pipeline, leading to spill of about 2,000 gallons of sewage


Culverhouse Nature Park restroom project on hold because of supply chain issues


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OTHER NEWS (free):

City and County of Sarasota facilities to be closed for July 4, with no trash, yard waste or recycling collections scheduled for the holiday


Among last grants approved this fiscal year, Gulf Coast Community Foundation provides funding for various community initiatives


Venice Yacht Club Charitable Foundation grants $5,000 to Library Foundation for Sarasota County


Gulf Coast Community Foundation provides $60,000 grant to help with field renovations at Wellfield Park in City of Venice