1 Dec 2023


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Commissioner Moran makes motion to direct county staff to process Benderson policy proposals that would allow for high-rise hotels on Siesta Key


HUD approves Sarasota County Action Plan for use of $201.5-million grant to handle unmet needs resulting from Hurricane Ian


On unanimous vote, County Commission approves 87-home development on Hand Road near Lake Sarasota community


Work underway on Legacy Trail overpasses for Clark and Bee Ridge roads


Repeal of City of Sarasota Cannabis Citation Program ordinance called for, with close to 90% of individuals cited having failed to comply with measures


Rainford wins colleagues’ support for reopening of Sheriff’s Office substation in Venice


Updated master plan for The Bay Park wins Sarasota City Commission approval on 4-1 vote


Procedure for electing chair and vice chair of Sarasota County Planning Commission changes


Third Democrat files for Steube’s congressional seat


Sarasota County Government wins Best Tasting Water award from Peace River Manasota Regional Water Supply Authority


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OTHER NEWS (free):

27th annual Downtown Sarasota Holiday Parade set for 7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 2


2024 One Book One County selection announced


Fifth Annual Open House at Sheriff’s Office headquarters planned on Dec. 9 from 2 to 6 p.m.


Three in-person meetings scheduled for the public to consider City of Sarasota plans for extending Legacy Trail to Bobby Jones Golf Club and Nature Park