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Benderson Development proposing land use change for its former Southgate Mall property to allow for residential units
Moran wins commission consensus for research into allowing Sarasota County employees to carry concealed weapons on the job
Neighborhood Workshops can continue with virtual formats, County Commission majority decides
July 11 public hearing scheduled on Sarasota County cigarette smoking ban on county-owned beaches and in county parks
As Venice rally participants demand EPA require new permitting process for ‘fish farm’ planned off county coast, county commissioner urges his colleagues to be cautious of potential environmental damage
County staff provides direction for far more detail in application for residential development planned next to Celery Fields
Rainford wins governor’s appointment to fill out Detert’s term on County Commission
County commission votes 4-1 to direct county attorney ‘to take as far as we legally need to take’ appeal of Florida Division of Administrative Hearings ruling in favor of Siesta resident fighting high-rise hotel project
DeSantis signs relief bill for former Southside Elementary teacher severely injured after Sarasota County employee ran over her
June 19 virtual Neighborhood Workshop scheduled on Crescent Club application seeking county approval to present live music after 10 p.m.
‘Bed tax’ revenue in April breaks record
With purchase of trolleys approved this week, SCAT staff expects to launch shuttle between SRQ Airport and downtown Sarasota before end of year
Piatchuk wins reappointment to county Board of Zoning Appeals on unanimous commission vote
Current operator of Siesta Key trolley recommended for bid award to maintain service for another five years
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