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May 24 public hearing to be conducted on proposed 15% increase in Sarasota County fire assessments
Application for Tommy’s Express Carwash on North Tamiami Trail withdrawn per May 3 letter to city staff
Only 20 accidents — none fatal — recorded at intersection of Beach Road and Midnight Pass Road on Siesta Key between 2017 and 2022
Indian Beach-Sapphire Shores becomes first neighborhood association in Sarasota to endorse proposed clean water amendment to Florida Constitution
Moye’s contract as next county attorney wins commission approval on unanimous vote
‘Bed tax’ revenue hits a new record in March
Proposal for Siesta Key Village public restrooms expected to be on County Commission’s May 23 budget workshop agenda
Settlement of Holderness lawsuit against county could result in commercial parking lot near Beach Road/Columbus Boulevard intersection on Siesta Key
Contractor making steady progress with South Siesta Beach Repair Project, as June 30 deadline looms
County’s COVID positivity rate falls to 8.01%
Contractor working on Cattlemen Road project strikes sewer force main, spilling 4,800 gallons of raw sewage
About 2,000 gallons of raw sewage spill at lift station site near Heritage Oaks Golf and Country Club
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