8 Dec 2023


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Along with repeal of ordinance that allowed high-rise hotels on Siesta Key, County Commission on Dec. 12 to address waiver of policy to allow faster processing of 2 new hotel petitions


Mandating affordable housing units in new market-priced developments a necessity for lessening severity of housing crisis, City Commission hears


On 3-1 vote, County Commission approves single-family home construction at 168 Beach Road on Siesta Key


Grand reopening of Bobby Jones Golf Club, plus new Nature Park, set for Friday, Dec. 15


Nearly $2.1 million more from FDOT approved for construction of Pine Place/Ringling Boulevard roundabout in downtown Sarasota


Judge formally rules that county — but not Intervenors — has to pay legal fees to Siesta resident who won litigation over high-rise hotels


Three suspects charged with armed robbery following early-morning incident in downtown Sarasota


Bailey named interim director of Sarasota County Public Utilities Department


Voelker reappointed while Shugar wins first term on Sarasota Downtown Improvement District Board


New City of Sarasota agreement with Salvation Army reserves 25 beds per night for homeless individuals this fiscal year


County Communications staff launches redesigned website this week


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Falling short in signature petition drive, supporters of Florida Right to Clean Water constitutional amendment planning for spot on 2026 General Election ballot


Dec. 12 press conference and rally calling for resignation of Bridget Ziegler from School Board set for 4:30 p.m.


Sarasota Memorial’s New Cornell Behavioral Health Pavilion opens


Dec. 9 the date for ‘Shop with a Cop’ event at Target


FWC seeking public comments on native plant list


American Advertising Federation of Suncoast calling on professionals and students to submit best work for 2024 Local American Advertising Awards competition