17 Mar 2023


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Company working with Sarasota Bay Estuary Program to test process found to kill red tide without harming sea life, similar to technology Mote Marine patented but apparently never tried out on large scale


Mast amasses $114,450 through first two months of campaign for District 1 County Commission race


FDEP gives Siesta Key Association until April to decide on filing formal challenge of permit for South Siesta Beach Repair Project


Late-night shooting near Siesta Drive drawbridge prompts Sarasota Police Department investigation


After reviewing customer’s circumstances because of Hurricane Ian, county commissioners seek policy options for allowing additional water bill adjustments


Anonymous donor provides funding to Siesta Key Association so it can expand upon Grand Canal Regeneration Project


‘Bed tax’ revenue sets a new January record


Extension of Siesta Key trolley route to be focus of future County Commission discussion


Even with red tide conditions improving this week, FWC continues to report high ‘bloom concentrations’ of algae in Sarasota County


Albee Road Bridge once again open to two-way traffic


County’s COVID positivity rises again, to 10.72%


Attorney for Gilligan’s Bar on Siesta tries again to get county commissioners to reconsider denial of business’ application for presenting live music after 10 p.m.


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OTHER NEWS (free):

History Day in the Park planned March 25 in Phillippi Estate Park on South Tamiami Trail in Sarasota


Healthy Pond Collaborative in Sarasota County releases new guide for managing backyard lakes and ponds


Sarasota Memorial ranked best for nurses among health care facilities in region and among top 10 in Florida


Conservation Foundation partnering with short-term rental platform Outdoors by Owner


March 17 to mark first anniversary of e-scooter and bicycle-sharing program provided by City of Sarasota


Historic carriage house at Conservation Foundation receives facelift