15 Sep 2023


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County Commission seeking ‘final judgment’ in Ramirez’s Siesta hotel lawsuit, which would make appeal possible


Stultz, Adam Maio and LaCivita named to county Planning Commission seats


County Commission calls for negotiations with School Board to transfer Florida House to Manatee-Sarasota Building Industry Association


Malaria alert lifted for Sarasota and Manatee counties


$400,000 state grant to be used to help create first bifurcated segment of The Legacy Trail, from South Beneva Road to South Shade


Erosion observed on Siesta, Casey and Manasota keys as a result of Hurricane Idalia’s ‘onshore winds and rough surf,’ county staff reports


At Commissioner Smith’s request, county to seek longer state timeline for retaining homestead exemptions after voluntary demolition and rebuilding


Through July, county’s ‘bed tax’ revenue totals more than $45.5 million


County applying for $821,250 from FDEP to cover part of expenses for south Siesta Key beach projects


About 10,000 gallons of raw sewage spilled near intersection of Cowpen Lane and Fruitville Road


Siesta Adopt-A-Road team finds Ocean Boulevard cleaner than expected


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Sarasota Police Department investigating alleged armed robbery in Newtown, near Booker High


JFCS of Suncoast to host 12th Annual Stand Down event on Sept. 23


Sarasota and Manatee counties approved for individual and public federal assistance in wake of Hurricane Idalia


Wilderness First Aid and CPR training offered by Conservation Foundation


Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office announces successful completion of Operation Safe Kids


Visit Sarasota County wins prestigious state tourism award in recognition of direct mail campaign


Sarasota County Solid Waste Department named recycling Program of Year 


Kison of Bentley Goodrich Kison inducted as president of Sarasota County Bar Association