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On split vote, Sarasota city commissioners eliminate option of palm trees as potential replacements citywide for canopy trees that are removed
Potential county investment of $20 million in Nathan Benderson Park boathouse and indoor sports complex to be topic on May 10 commission agenda
Ramirez files as Republican candidate for District 2 County Commission seat
Concerns arise about amount of ‘gumbo’ algae found in upper Sarasota Bay
County staff authorized again to analyze road network in eastern part of county to assess deficiencies
Commissioner Alpert seeks formal discussion of use of city letterhead by board members without support of their colleagues
Sarasota County leaders celebrate official opening of South County Courthouse in Venice
County’s COVID-19 positivity rate up to 12.67% on May 5, marking 11% increase week-over-week (free)
With Higel Avenue/Ocean Boulevard drainage project already underway, county staff plans to install speed cushions north of Siesta Village on May 11
More Sarasota County parks designated as dog-friendly as of May 1
Property Appraiser Furst wins County Commission approval for another round of homestead exemption investigations, starting in June
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