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Development on barrier islands was to be limited, successive county growth plans indicate, because of flooding and hurricane concerns, attorney for Siesta plaintiff stresses during hotel hearing
Leader of neighborhood group rallying supporters to fight proposed changes to Siesta Promenade plans
On 4-1 vote, County Commission approves ban on cigarette smoking on county beaches and in county parks as of Oct. 1
Not-to-exceed Sarasota County millage rate of 3.4381 mills set by commission this week for 2024 fiscal year
In spite of concerns Smith expresses about allowing more development in county’s Coastal High Hazard Area, majority of county commissioners approve new 11-unit structure on Siesta Key shoreline
Benderson to seek land-use classification and zoning changes for two of three parcels in downtown Sarasota where County Administration Center and related parking areas are located
No new malaria cases detected in Sarasota County during period of July 2-8, state health officials report
Rainford wins County Commission support for staff research into how to fill vacant Planning Commission seats more quickly
With unanimous vote, County Commission revises water billing policy to allow for adjustments if customer can demonstrate excessive usage during a ‘Declared State of Emergency’
44-year-old Sarasota woman charged with second-degree murder following July 9 shooting
Mylett tenders resignation as director of county’s Public Utilities Department
29-year-old Sarasota County woman charged with four felony counts of practicing health care without a license
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