2 Sep 2022

 


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With speakers unanimous in opposition to proposal, County Commission unanimous in support of plans for Lakewood Ranch Southeast near Old Miakka community off Fruitville Road


County staff members’ varied interpretations of zoning regulations applicable to Siesta hotel project lead to delay in administrative law hearing on challenge of County Commission’s 2021 vote


With new contract OK’d for sewer pipeline project along Bahia Vista Street and Beneva Road, contractor first to work on ‘restoration of asphalt, curbing and sidewalks’


About 340,000 gallons of sewage flows into storm drain leading to Whitaker Bayou, following Aug. 26 failure of City of Sarasota utility equipment


With Holderness lawsuit over Access 3 settled, Commissioner Ziegler renews push for county purchase of beach property on north Siesta Key


Siesta Chamber and Village business leaders formally ask County Commission to pay for and construct public restrooms in Siesta Village


Shoffstall brought in close to $89,000 in City Commission campaign, putting him in first place among 6 candidates in fundraising, though he finished fourth in voting


Second officer-involved shooting for Sheriff’s Office in 10 days results in death of suspect who allegedly used gun to threaten woman in the household


COVID-19 case rate in county jumps to 203.58 per 100,000 people, compared to 186.29 in Aug. 25 report, CDC shows, but positivity rate down to 16.36%


South Siesta Key Renourishment Project, utilizing truck-hauled sand, to be undertaken in early 2023 instead of 2024, county’s Environmental Protection manager says


Two people dead after Aug. 26 incident at Venice home, with male occupant having threatened Sarasota County deputy with knife


Rebuffing Waste Management’s call for 10.7% increase in garbage, recycling and yard waste collection fee, County Commission approves 5% uptick for 2023 fiscal year


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76-year-old Hollywood, Fla., man pronounced dead at Siesta Key’s Crescent Beach on Aug. 27


City, county offices and facilities to be closed for Labor Day, with no residential garbage, recycling or yard waste to be picked up in either jurisdiction


New red tide video produced by Florida Fish and Wildlife Research Institute to educate visitors and residents


Experienced educator/scientist Tyrna appointed executive director of Suncoast Waterkeeper


Conservation Foundation of Gulf Coast earns national mark of distinction — renewal of its land trust accreditation ‘after rigorous review process’


Sarasota County utility bonds maintain AA+ ratings, with stable outlook from Fitch Ratings, S&P Global Ratings