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At Moran’s suggestion, county commissioners allocate $15 million to career and trades training out of $201.5-million federal grant for unmet needs related to Hurricane Ian
Purple Ribbon Committee members named for two-year dive into future of Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
Mast closing in on $195,000 in contributions for 2024 District 1 County Commission race
Seventh malaria case confirmed in Sarasota County
‘Bed tax’ revenue continues climb toward new record
Given concerns about ‘unintended consequences’ related in emails, Sarasota city commissioners hold off on final vote on no-kill animal shelter ordinance
Passenger counts continue to climb at SRQ Airport
FDOT agrees to provide three more years of funding for Bay Runner, based on operation’s success
String of burglaries involving Kias and other vehicles reported to Sarasota Police Department
Commissioner Smith encourages removal of signs from county rights of way
City Commissioner Trice asks that staff publicize locations of emergency cooling centers
After discussion about ‘nonresponsive’ bids, City Commission approves contract for re-coating of two water storage tanks
Undocumented immigrant stopped for DUI found to have multiple firearms and about 1,000 rounds of ammunition, Sheriff’s Office says
Contractor working on Cattlemen Road project strikes air release valve, releasing about 23,000 gallons of raw sewage onto Paler Boulevard
One person suffers non-life-threatening injuries after July 16 shooting on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way in Sarasota’s Newtown neighborhood
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