21 Jul 2023


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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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OTHER NEWS (free):

Operation Southern Slow Down underway, with Sarasota Police Department and Sheriff’s Office participating


Sarasota Police Department announces sixth consecutive ‘Pack the Patrol Car’ drive to provide school supplies to youngsters before classes begin again on Aug. 19


Applications being accepted for Gulf Coast Community Foundation’s Fall Board Institute


Bank of America grant to help PLANit Sarasota support underserved students in regard to planning for post-high school educational opportunities


CareerEdge receives $125,000 grant from Gulf Coast Community Foundation to enhance local workforce development effort