15 Dec 2023


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First District Court of Appeal upholds DOAH ‘Final Order’ in Ramirez case challenging county over amendment that cleared way for high-rise hotels


Dec. 21 workshop via Zoom scheduled to present Benderson Development’s proposals for changes in county policies and regulations to allow high-rise hotels on Siesta Key


County Commission repeals October 2021 land-use change that cleared the way for approval of high-rise hotels on Siesta Key


Suncoast Partnership finally gets county funding to help pay for operation of database used to track services to the homeless


For 20th consecutive year, Sarasota County School District earns A grade in state ‘report card’


FDOT to provide $2 million apiece for Legacy Trail overpasses at Beneva Road and Bahia Vista Street


‘Bed tax’ revenue in October down from amount collected in October 2022


Work proceeding to expand public access to natural lands that Sarasota County owns


Appointment of psychologist to county’s Behavioral Health Advisory Council delayed until January for staff to research her background


Moran to be chair of County Commission in 2024


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$25-million gift spurs transformative research, innovative learning environment on Sarasota Memorial campus, hospital leaders say


City of Sarasota announces holiday schedule for administrative offices and recreational facilities


Conservation Foundation connecting people to nature in Southwest Florida


Safe Children Coalition of Sarasota announces 2024 ‘Champions for Children’