30 Jun 2023


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Two more locally acquired malaria cases reported in Sarasota County


Property tax values take another climb across the board, as shown in July 1 data provided to state


Governor’s axing of funding for multiple City and County of Sarasota projects seen as payback for Gruters’ endorsement of Trump for president


Two-hour hearing set for July 7 on summary judgment motions in Ramirez’s case challenging high-rise hotel construction on Siesta Key


Small businesses have repaid more than $3.2 million in county loans provided three years ago to help them survive COVID pandemic


91% of new construction in county this year to be used for residential purposes, chief deputy property appraiser tells County Commission


Clerk of Circuit Court’s staff recorded 208,478 real estate documents in 2022 fiscal year, with document stamps adding up to $162.5 million


Neighbors of Crescent Club voice ire over proposal to extend bar’s live musical performances past 10 p.m.


‘Sticker shock’ expected when Sarasota County staff gets bids for next solid waste contract


Seaweed accumulation at Beach Access 13 on Siesta Key triggers cleaning initiative, per county policy


Teen shot during June 22 incident in Newtown


Malfunctioning air release valve results in 6,000 gallons of sewage spilling on street in The Oaks in Osprey


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OTHER NEWS (free):

38th annual Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix set for July 1-2 at Lido Beach


County and City of Sarasota offices and facilities to be closed for July Fourth holiday


American Heart Association and Mitral Foundation recognize Sarasota Memorial as Mitral Valve Repair Reference Center


Conservation Foundation’s virtual Summer Photo Contest exhibit opens


July events planned to mark Parks & Recreation Month


Gulf Coast Community Foundation board approves final 2023 fiscal year grants