16 Sep 2022

 


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In response to public concerns, Sarasota city staff modifies controversial proposals designed to encourage construction of affordable housing


SRQ Airport Authority plans lawsuit over City Commission’s approval of 372-unit apartment complex close to end of runway


With opening of North Port Connector, County Commission marks formal completion of Legacy Trail projects paid for by 2018 referendum


Ziegler wins other commissioners’ support for staff research into closing of Midnight Pass on Siesta Key and potential for reopening the waterway


Oral arguments in Avenue B and C appeal scheduled for Nov. 2, in-person, in Tampa


In adopting Sept. 13 resolution, County Commission dedicates annual proceeds from 0.10 mills to behavioral health and substance abuse services for residents


County’s COVID positivity down to 12.86%, CDC says, but hospitalizations at slightly higher level over the week


After Brody fails to win support for his nominee, city commissioners approve Independent Police Advisory Panel’s recommendation for new member


Body of man found floating offshore of Bayfront Park in City of Sarasota


Two watermain breaks in less than a week keep county Public Utilities crews busy on Siesta Key and Clark Road


Three remaining Sarasota City Commission candidates find much to agree on in answering Tiger Bay Club moderator’s questions


‘Bed tax’ revenue through July up almost 32%, compared to total for same period of 2021 fiscal year


Sarasota County staff to handle improvements to 90-degree curve at Siesta’s Higel Avenue-Siesta Drive intersection as in-house project


With $290,000 state grant, which county will match, renovations of historic Edson Keith Farmhouse at Phillippi Estate Park to be completed


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National Public Lands Day celebration set for Sept. 24 at Culverhouse Nature Park in Sarasota


More than 200 bicycles donated to Friends of Osprey Junction Trailhead’s Recycle-a-Bicycle Program


Sept. 23-24 Casting For the Kids fishing tournament to raise funds for families battling childhood cancer


Chief Deputy Woodring graduates from 283rd session of FBI’s National Academy, Sheriff Hoffman announces


Clerk of Court’s offices to be closed to public on Sept. 26


‘Below Deck’ star Lee Rosbach to be guest of Sarasota County Libraries staff at two events on Sept. 24


Selby Gardens to receive $2.5-million bequest from estate of long-time volunteer