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Benderson seeking to construct hotel up to 85 feet tall in Siesta Village, if County Commission will eliminate residential density restrictions for ‘transient accommodations’
County attorney recommending County Commission refrain from appealing Circuit Court ruling for Siesta resident who fought first high-rise hotel planned on the barrier island
Majority of Sarasota city commissioners agree to direct city attorney to research lobbying registration ordinances and report findings
Resident of southern part of city of Sarasota infected with West Nile virus, health officials report
Rainford reports about $242,000 in campaign contributions in District 3 race, with Knight collecting more than $210,000
Connector from Legacy Trail’s termination at Payne Park to points west to be focus of Oct. 26 public meeting planned at Sarasota City Hall Annex
County’s Waste Management contract extended for 180 days to ensure smooth transition when new solid waste franchise agreement goes into effect in 2024
New Salvation Army contract for emergency shelter beds for homeless persons wins County Commission approval
Apparent murder-suicide at Clark Road business under investigation by Sheriff’s Office personnel
Shooting reported near Booker High in Sarasota on evening of Friday, Oct. 13, with second shooting hours later on Fourth Street
Water main break reported this week on north Siesta
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