6 Oct 2023


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TOP STORIES:

 

‘Population growth and development’ again cited in Citizen Opinion Survey as top issue facing county


Fruitville Road Diverging Diamond project expected to get underway in fall of 2024, FDOT says


City commissioners vote to fight Harris Act claims over diminution of value of three ‘hotel houses’ on Lido Key


First $2-billion budget approved for Sarasota County, for 2024 fiscal year


‘Zebras’ coming to downtown Sarasota


Canadian wildfires prompt ‘Unhealthy’ air quality advisory for Sarasota County for Oct. 3-4


County Commission salary to rise to $105,541


South Siesta project involving mangrove habitat wins County Commission approval on 4-1 vote


Venice had highest storm surge level in county as result of Hurricane Idalia’s effects, National Weather Service reports in Sept. 22 update


Ground formally broken for construction of new Sarasota County Administration Center next to Celery Fields


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OTHER NEWS (free):

‘Crucial warning’ issued by Sarasota Police Department regarding tech support scams


Supervisor of elections announces 2024 ‘I Voted’ sticker design competition for high school and middle school students


17th Annual Master Gardener Volunteer Plant Sale and EdFest to be held Oct. 14


Howl-O-Ween Movie Night Spooktacular set for Saturday, Oct. 28, at Ed Smith Stadium


Sarasota Memorial’s Jellison Cancer Institute named among nation’s 100 Great Oncology Programs


Conservation Foundation celebrating 20th anniversary


Two more members of Sheriff’s Office graduate from Command Officer Management Program


Sarasota Memorial opens south Venice urgent care center near U.S. 41/Jacaranda Boulevard intersection


Sarasota County named ‘Gold’ community for sustainability and resilience