28 Oct 2022


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After criticizing speakers’ comments, county commissioners unanimously approve plans for expansion of Lakewood Ranch into Sarasota County


Board of new nonprofit considering legal challenge of County Commission’s approval of Lakewood Ranch Southeast plans


112-room hotel planned for former Wells Fargo bank site on Siesta Key wins full County Commission approval


Airport Authority pursuing conflict resolution process against City of Sarasota over commission’s approval of 372-apartment complex near runway


More than 1.1 million cubic yards of vegetative storm debris already collected in Sarasota County, with more than 70,000 cubic yards picked up in city of Sarasota


Task force members who will select architect for proposed Sarasota Performing Arts Center named


Red Tide Alert lifted at beaches


With 3-2 vote, County Commission approves plans and expense for Phase 2 of The Bay Park in downtown Sarasota


COVID-19 positivity rate climbs to 9.62% in Sarasota County, with Sarasota Memorial reporting steady climb in hospitalizations


Pay raises approved for Sarasota County members of International Association of Firefighters


FPL to install four new poles on South Midnight Pass Road from Nov. 1-3, with contractor working overnight


About 14,000 gallons of raw sewage spills from county pipeline in north Sarasota


County Commission takes steps to lower impact and mobility fees for affordable housing units


Employee of Simply Trees in Venice takes business owner’s place on Sarasota Tree Advisory Council


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Supervisor of Elections Turner encourages voters to be prepared for lengthy Nov. 8 General Election ballot


Third Annual Halloween Drive-Thru planned on Oct. 29 at Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office’s headquarters


Nov. 12 the new date for 16th Annual Master Gardener Volunteer Plant Sale and EdFest


Oct. 29 designated DEA National Take Back Day for unwanted or expired prescription drugs, with two Sarasota locations planned


23-year-old Sarasota woman dies after being struck by vehicle near intersection of Ninth Street and East Avenue


New Conservation Foundation program to provide land management resources to property owners


Nearly $1 million from Gulf Coast Community Foundation used to transform lives in aftermath of Hurricane Ian


K.O.P.S. Teen Tennis Night planned at Payne Park Tennis Center on Friday, Nov. 4


Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Cost named finalist for Impact100 SRQ grant