21 Apr 2023


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Yet another new version of Siesta Promenade layout submitted to county Planning staff, with buildings no taller than 40 feet next to Pine Shores Estates


Week of Nov. 13 the earliest a trial would begin in consolidated lawsuits filed over County Commission approval of two high-rise hotels on Siesta Key


Staging underway for South Siesta Key Beach Repair Project, with construction start expected at any time


Numerous overnight detours to begin on April 23 as work proceeds on I-75 diverging diamond on Clark Road


After initially signaling they would oppose the measure, Vice Mayor Alpert and Commissioner Arroyo approve ordinance rescinding vote of approval for apartment complex close to SRQ Airport


Administrative review process approved for buildings with 5,000 square feet or less in The Bay Park


Mast adds $20,200 to her finances for District 1 County Commission race, with total surpassing final amount Neunder raised for 2022 race


7.07% Public Service Commission’s 2023 price index for water and wastewater utilities to be implemented in Sarasota County


21-year-old Sarasota man charged with second-degree murder following incident in county jail


County’s COVID positivity rate down to 12.68%


Issuance of up to $50 million in City of Sarasota bonds to pay for Phase 2 of Bay Park in Sarasota


Kompothecras gets Crescent Club noise violation fine reduced from $4,000 to $1,000


County ends up disbursing $20.1 million through Emergency Rental Assistance Program provided by U.S. Treasury Department


Trapani appointed to new term on Sarasota Tree Advisory Council


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Funeral arrangements announced for Commissioner Detert


County’s Public Communications Center implements a new automated attendant system for Sheriff’s Office non-emergency line


DEA National Take Back Day to be observed on Saturday, with drop-off locations at Sarasota Police Department and Glasser/Schoenbaum Human Services Center


Remake Learning Days planned April 21-29 in Sarasota County libraries


Gulf Coast Community Foundation repeats as a ‘Best Nonprofit To Work For’


Big Truck Day returns to CoolToday Park on April 29


Sarasota Memorial honors more than 700 employees for milestone work anniversaries