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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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