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$102.4 million the property damage estimate from Hurricane Ian just in Sarasota County’s jurisdiction, as of Oct. 6
40% to 50% of approximately 12,000 homes in city of Sarasota affected in some way by Hurricane Ian, emergency manager reports
With hurricane storm debris collections underway, County and City of Sarasota staff members ask for residents’ patience
Once more, Maio has highest net worth of the five Sarasota County commissioners
Cigarette-smoking ban on North Lido Beach and in city parks wins final City Commission approval
County’s beaches ‘fared quite well’ during Hurricane Ian, staff reports
With no sign of productive settlement discussions, negligence case involving Siesta Key’s Crescent Club on track for October 2023 jury trial
Electrical problem blamed in Sept. 18 fire during night in Tamaron community east of Pinecraft
Shade structures added back into design of new playground and splash pad for Bayfront Park
Former deputy chief of Orange County Fire Rescue named new chief of Sarasota County Fire Department
Fatal shooting in Osprey under investigation
County’s COVID-19 positivity rate down to 6.98% as of seven-day average through Oct. 2
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