13 Jan 2023


TRISKAIDEKAPHOBIA ISSUE


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TOP STORIES:

 

Siesta Key incorporation effort wins Delegation support


Following nearly 4 hours of arguments, judge to decide whether to rule in favor of county or Siesta resident in lawsuit involving high-rise Siesta Key hotel


On Jan. 18, County Commission to address proposed changes to Fruitville Initiative street grid to accommodate Administration Center on Fruitville Road


City commissioners unanimous in approving hiring of ‘owners’ representative’ to keep city manager apprised of planning for new performing arts center


Mast, Pilon file early for County Commission District 1 seat in 2024 election


Attorney for Van Wezel family members sends ‘cease-and-desist’ letter to foundation, telling it to stop using their name in conjunction with planning for new facility


New owner of 99 Beach Road property on Siesta Key seeking variance to build pool, spa and deck about 46 feet seaward of Gulf Beach Setback Line


County COVID-19 positivity rate up to 15.47%


‘Bed tax’ revenue up about 54% for October and November 2022, compared to figure for same months in previous year


In opposing latest application for medical marijuana dispensary, Commissioner Moran raises concern about potential for state legalization of hallucinogenic drugs


OPINION (free):

 

Cartoon of the Week


Guest Column: A call to support the right to clean water in Florida


OTHER NEWS (free):

‘The Personal Librarian’ unveiled as Sarasota County One Book selection for 2023


Jan. 19 and March 1 town halls planned in city of Sarasota to educate residents about attainable housing  amendment City Commission approved in fall


Gulf Coast Foundation accepting scholarship applications for 2023-24 school year


Sarasota Police Department partners with nonprofits to establish Youth Empowerment Services program


Supervisor of elections invites scholarship applications


United Way of South Sarasota County’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program accepting appointments


Winter Reading Challenge promoted for sixth consecutive year by county’s Libraries and Historical Resources staff


SWFWMD to conduct prescribed burns in Deer Prairie Creek Preserve and Schewe Tract in Sarasota County