20 Jan 2023


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County legislators propose adding two at-large seats to County Commission


Benderson Development allowed to clear-cut Siesta Promenade site, though earlier county staff comments indicated Grand Trees had to be saved


Requirement for connecting roads in part of Fruitville Initiative planning area eliminated in what county commissioners call ‘common sense’ response


Pool, spa and deck for new residence at 99 Beach Road on Siesta Key win full County Commission approval


Nichols becomes third Republican candidate to file for County Commission District 1 seat


Commissioner Detert hopes congressional members can persuade FEMA to extend deadline for South Siesta Beach Repair Project


County’s COVID positivity rate falls to 10.31%


Eric Robinson counters claims in defamation complaint


SRQ sets new passenger record in 2022


35-year-old Sarasota woman charged with attempted murder while engaged in arson


50,000 gallons of fully treated reuse water seeps out of tank on grounds of Bee Ridge Water Reclamation Facility


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League of Women Voters to host Jan. 23 ‘community conversation’ on state of public education


FDOT to provide City of Sarasota staff advance notice of unscheduled daytime lane closures in Gulfstream/U.S. 41 roundabout


Health Department in Sarasota County offering immunizations to homebound individuals


Library Foundation for Sarasota County recognizes winners of Rock the Shelf Award


Bay Runner and Veo scooter and bicycle ridership expected to surpass 1 million this month


Fire Fest planned at Carlton Reserve on Jan. 28


Sarasota County protects 25 acres of environmentally sensitive land on the Wild and Scenic Myakka River