20 May 2022

 


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With height bonuses removed, City Commission votes 4-1 to transmit attainable housing proposals to state officials for formal review


Sarasota County administrative staff trying to ease community worries that Florida House could be moved to Southwest Quad if it is sold to Manatee-Sarasota Business Industry Association


$5.95-million settlement with former teacher struck and dragged by county worker in truck to be presented to County Commission on May 24 for consideration


Transformation of Ringling Boulevard into ‘complete street’ from Lime Avenue to Pineapple Avenue to begin next week


County’s COVID-19 positivity rate climbs to 17.39%, an increase of 14%, compared to last week’s figure


June 14 Neighborhood Workshop planned on revised design for hotel on former Wells Fargo bank site on Siesta Key


Brody continues to lead County Commission District 2 fundraising race, with Neunder far ahead of opponent Hawkins in District 4 campaign


Former County Commissioner Hines updates Sarasota City Commission on plans for filling in gaps of state-recognized Gulf Coast Trail


County Commission approves plans for seawall on north end of Casey Key, to combat erosion


SRQ Airport sees 31% more passengers in April, compared to total for April 2021


County seeking quotes on installation of temporary shaded bus shelter at Siesta Public Beach


Sarasota named No. 9 among Best Places to Live in the nation, ‘U.S. News & World Report’ announces


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May 23 open houses planned on draft concepts for construction of ‘complete streets’ on 10th Street and Boulevard of the Arts in Sarasota


City of Sarasota to host Memorial Day parade starting at 10 a.m. on May 30


Suncoast cancer survivors to be treated to free, drive-in celebration at The Grove Restaurant on June 5


Sarasota Memorial moving forward with third phase of Brian D. Jellison Cancer Institute


June 11 Party on the Plaza event at CoolToday Park to feature Tropical Avenue