18 Nov 2022


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Lawn irrigation changes to go into effect countywide on Jan. 1, 2023


Sarasota Police officer on paid administrative lead after shooting and wounding suspect in attempted armed robbery case


Battie the new mayor of Sarasota


Kimley-Horn wins $1.6-million design contract for widening of Proctor Road from McIntosh Road to Honore Avenue


As of May 1, 2023, Sarasota County residential solid waste customers no longer will be able to use plastic bags for yard materials


Nov. 30 hearing set for Circuit Court judge to hear arguments regarding Siesta residents’ request for him to clarify dismissal of count in lawsuit over two hotels planned on the Key


Red tide bloom concentrations in Southwest Florida once again at highest level in Sarasota County


Commissioner Moran again rails at under-utilization of multimillion-dollar jail diversion program that commissioners approved in 2019


Vegetative debris collections following Hurricane Ian add up to nearly 2.4 million cubic yards as of Nov. 17


Sarasota County likely to face 8 to 9 inches of sea level rise over next 30 years, director of Sarasota Bay Estuary Program tells Sarasota City Commission


COVID-19 positivity rate declines slightly to 9.29%, but case count continues climb


Nov. 8 General Election turnout lower than participation in 2018 but higher than in 2014 and 2010


County administrator gets 10% raise after commissioners conduct annual evaluation


With two officers of County Commission officially leaving as of Nov. 22, county attorney recommends interim chair and vice chair be named


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Registration open for Dec. 10 Sandy Claws Beach Run


New City of Sarasota seal adopted


Sixth annual Holiday Toy Drive of the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office to begin on Dec. 1


Atomic Holiday Bazaar to return on Nov. 26-27 at Robarts Arena at Sarasota County Fairgrounds


County health officials recommend continued caution to prevent mosquito-borne disease


Tax Collector Ford-Coates and her staff recognized for efforts to encourage organ donation


United Way of Sarasota County to host Sertoma Club of Venice’s Free Breakfast with Santa on Dec. 3


Gulf Coast Community Foundation announces Fall Board Institute graduates


Conservation Foundation honors 2022 Volunteer of the Year and Conservation Partner of the Year


Siesta Key Condominium Council discontinues Holiday Lighting Contest it conducted for years