26 May 2023


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Gov. DeSantis and Cabinet ‘take under advisement’ Siesta Key resident’s challenge of county ordinance regarding high-rise hotel


Inflation hampering road resurfacing projects in Sarasota County


County receives $201.5-million federal grant to address unmet needs in aftermath of Hurricane Ian’s strike


July 20 the date for county Planning Commission hearing on revised Siesta Promenade plans


More county permit records expected to be broken by Sept. 30 end of this fiscal year


Northern portion of South Siesta Beach Repair Project completed this week, with work moving to the south


At midpoint of this fiscal year, county’s major revenue funds up nearly 28%, compared to what staff had anticipated collecting


Sarasota County one of first agencies in the U.S. to implement new technology to improve 911 call routing and processing


SRQ Airport sets another passenger record in April


County receives $14.5-million grant for Alligator Creek Stream Restoration project


Up to $28 million in bonds to be issued to pay for new county Emergency Services Administration Building and new Mosquito Management Facility


More Siesta Beach accesses realigned


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OTHER NEWS (free):

Bay Runner trolley service changes take effect June 1


City and county administrative offices and other facilities to be closed for Memorial Day observance


On June 1, Sarasota County Public Utilities Department to host job fair at Robarts Arena in Sarasota


Sarasota County supervisor of elections to lead statewide elections association as of May 24


Manasota ASALH sponsoring African American history photo exhibit as follow-up to educational project


Captain serving with Sheriff’s Office’s Emergency Operations Bureau graduates from Florida Sheriffs Association’s Commanders Academy


Conservation Foundation inviting public to enjoy family-friendly trivia, food trucks and other types of fun starting June 9


CEO of Children First in Sarasota honored by National Head Start Association


2023 Gulf Coast Leadership Institute Class announced


New iPads donated to 100 students in North Orange Mobile Home Park in Sarasota