28 Apr 2023


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On 3-1 vote, county commissioners direct staff to draft ordinance prohibiting cigarette smoking on county-owned beaches and in all county parks


No yard waste will be accepted in plastic bags as of May 1 in unincorporated areas of Sarasota County, county staff reminding the public


May 1 Neighborhood Workshop on Siesta Promenade plans to begin at 6 p.m.


Smith casts sole ‘No’ vote after county attorney requests County Commission authority to preserve right to appeal administrative law judge’s decision in case involving proposed Siesta hotel


Plaintiffs in Bath & Racquet Club lawsuit settle with City of Sarasota and developer


11-unit condominium complex proposed in place of two decades-old buildings on Avenida Veneccia and North Beach Road on Siesta Key


Higher fees proposed for removal of Grand Trees that won’t be replaced on county construction sites


Moye named to succeed Elbrecht as county attorney


Attorney for Gilligan’s on Siesta Key pursuing state dispute resolution process in response to County Commission denial of business’ petition to play live music after 10 p.m.


$4-million FDOT grant for Fruitville Road widening project formally added to county’s project budget


In March, SRQ Airport sets record for number of passengers served in a single month


Trucks begin hauling sand to Turtle Beach Park for South Siesta Beach Repair Project


27-year-old female Postal Service worker charged with multiple felony counts after allegedly stealing more than $70,000 in checks


Drowning reported on southern end of Lido Beach


COVID positivity rate down to 10.6% in the county


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Hurricane season: Take action now to be prepared for whatever may come


OTHER NEWS (free):

Jacarlene Foundation awards $20,000 to Conservation Foundation in support of rewilding of county Quads next to the Celery Fields


May 3 public session at Sarasota City Hall to focus on Public Art Plan


City of Sarasota’s Ringling Trail Complete Street wins Project of Year honors from Florida Chapter of American Public Works Association