24 Mar 2023


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Judge presiding over Siesta hotel legal challenges recuses himself from both cases


FDEP has issued only one permit for Mote to test 2006 patented process for removing red tide


Construction of roundabout near Siesta Public Beach scheduled to begin around May 1, 2024


With expenses rising for county’s Public Utilities Department, a bigger rate hike may be necessary for customers


Red Tide Advisory lifted from Sarasota County beaches


Unaudited figures show county received about $52 million more than budgeted from major revenue sources in 2022 fiscal year


Cutsinger proposes potential use of land zoned for government uses be made available for affordable housing projects


Suspect arrested in Broward County after allegedly striking Sarasota Police officer while trying to elude arrest on Bird Key


Sheriff Hoffman wins County Commission approval for new helicopter and Armored Quick Rescue and Response Vehicle plus second mobile command center vehicle


County’s COVID positivity rate down to 9.42%


Work on Lorraine Road segments south of Clark Road moving forward with approximately $16.1 million allocation from County Commission


SRQ Airport sets another passenger record in February


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Property tax payments due by March 31, or they will become delinquent, with penalties added


Maine Colony Community Day planned for April 1


Library Foundation adds Launchpad tablets to technology offerings at county’s public libraries


Conservation Foundation’s Wild About Nature Festival planned at Bay Preserve on April 1


Application period open for 2023 Gulf Coast Community Foundation Leadership Institute


Bicycle helmet giveaway and fitting event for children planned on April 15 at Osprey Junction Trailhead Park