14 Oct 2022


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At Detert’s request, County Commission delays discussion of cigarette-smoking ban on beaches and in county parks


7 nonprofit organizations seek court review of EPA permit for ‘fish farm’ off Sarasota County coast


Almost $135 million the latest estimate for residential property damage in unincorporated Sarasota County


Commissioners Cutsinger and Moran push for more flexibility in removal of Grand Trees to allow for new developments


100% of those who contacted county on an issue said they were treated with respect, county’s latest Citizen Opinion Survey finds


City Commission gives unanimous approval to Phase 2 of downtown Sarasota Bay Park


County recovers 791,200 gallons of sewage, with multiple spills caused by Hurricane Ian


County’s COVID-19 positivity rate declines again, to 6.71%, CDC reports


Siesta residents seeking to prevent construction of two high-rise hotels ask judge to reconsider his elimination earlier this year of one count in their complaint


Boca Raton firm wins engineering contract for South Siesta Key Beach Repair Project


County’s 2022-23 budget of nearly $1.5 billion wins final approval after public hearing


29-year-old Sarasota man charged with DUI Manslaughter and other counts following crash into Courtland Street garage


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‘No Swim’ advisory issued on Oct. 12 for Bird Key Park at western end of Ringling Causeway


On Oct. 17, recycling collections to resume in unincorporated Sarasota County


10 Days at The Bay begins Oct. 14, marking grand opening of Phase 1 of park on Sarasota’s waterfront


County’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program gets another $2.5 million from U.S. Treasury


Sample ballots for Nov. 8 General Election now online and in the mail to voters


Elections Supervisor Turner urging voters to return vote-by-mail (absentee) ballots promptly


Education Foundation of Sarasota County establishes Hurricane Ian Disaster Relief Fund for schools


Pickleball comes to Cedars Tennis Resort and Club on Longboat Key


SWFWMD aims to reduce risk of wildfires by scheduling prescribed fires for Sarasota County