3 Mar 2023


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Short-term vacation rental protections afforded by county ordinance could go away if Town of Siesta Key becomes reality


Sarasota residents ramping up opposition to proposed express car wash that would stand at intersection of U.S. 41 and 17th Street


Seagrass in entirety of Sarasota Bay declines about 6% between 2020 and 2022, Southwest Florida Water Management District research shows


County Procurement Department indicates only one bid has been received for South Siesta Beach Repair Project


Owners of homes damaged by Hurricane Ian and Nicole eligible for partial refunds of 2022 property taxes


Siesta Beach earns No. 2 spot on 2023 TripAdvisor list of best U.S. beaches


‘Communicating staircase’ feature of new County Administration Center prompts discussion during update on timeline for county workers to leave downtown Sarasota


Elbrecht to retire from position of Sarasota County attorney later this year


FWC reporting more ‘bloom concentrations’ of red tide over past week in Sarasota County


County’s COVID positivity rate down again, to 8.14%


New county agreement with Sheriff’s Office provides for ‘tactical paramedics’ from Fire Department to be present during high-risk law enforcement events


About 6,500 gallons of raw sewage spills into Newtown excavation site where replacement of county pipelines has been underway


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OTHER NEWS (free):

Sarasota Memorial again named among ‘World’s Best Hospitals’


2023 Operation Green Light to help persons save on fees as they reinstate driver’s licenses


‘Tiller truck’ makes its debut after purchase by Sarasota County Fire Department


Foundation raises $386,100 to benefit Sarasota County public libraries


Rothenbach Park has reopened following its use as county hurricane debris management site


Sarasota County UF/IFAS Extension program offering variety of tips through ‘Ways to Save’ initiative