29 Sep 2023


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Funding approved this week for numerous human services agencies eliminated from County Commission lists on Sept. 12


Siesta Promenade redesign, with parallel parking spaces, wins County Commission approval on 4-1 vote


Developer of Siesta hotel approved for former Wells Fargo Bank site to seek Comprehensive Plan amendment allowing for higher residential density


City Development Services director denies one requested adjustment for proposed Obsidian complex on North Palm and says a second one must be heard by Planning Board


County ban on smoking on beaches and in parks to take effect Oct. 1


Siesta Chamber working on county Comprehensive Plan amendment regarding boutique hotels


County commissioners unanimously commit ‘minimum of $3 million’ in effort to try to win bid for 2031 PGA Championship at The Concession


Commercial center eliminated from Windward development in eastern part of county, at Neal’s request


Repairs to damaged section of Manasota Key Road expected to be completed near end of October


OPINION (free):

 


Cartoon of the Week


Guest Column: Florida’s enforcement crisis: Why a constitutional right to clean water is the only way


OTHER NEWS (free):

Sept. 29 celebration to mark 25th anniversary of Selby Public Library in downtown Sarasota


Sheriff’s Office receives funding to conduct High Visibility Enforcement initiative for pedestrian and bicycle safety


Bay Runner trolley achieves milestone: carrying 250,000th passenger


County’s Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Department receives two awards from state association


Sarasota County earns 33rd consecutive Distinguished Budget Presentation Award