8 Sep 2023


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Pilon drops out of County Commission District 1 race


City commissioners unanimously approve measures crafted to foster construction of attainable housing units in downtown Sarasota


South Siesta property owners seeking approval to fill in about 2,000 square feet of mangrove swamp for seawall construction


Hurricane Idalia damage in unincorporated parts of Sarasota County estimated at close to $2.7 million


All Sarasota city commissioners cite secondary sources of income for 2022


Venice Police Department investigating numerous brush fires that appeared to have been intentionally set near beach parks


Habitat for Humanity to construct affordable homes on 10 Newtown parcels that City of Sarasota will transfer to it at no cost


About 1,000 gallons of raw sewage spills from Siesta Key Master Lift Station as a result of Hurricane Idalia’s effects


Crew accidentally drills into natural gas line at Siesta Towers condominium complex


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OTHER NEWS (free):

Take a Child Outside Week to be observed in Sarasota County Sept. 24-30, with numerous events planned


Sarasota Police Department to host Citizens Academy for residents to learn about inner workings of agency


Children First recognized as top employer in Sarasota-Manatee area for fifth consecutive year


Embracing Our Differences receives $2,000 grant from Sarasota Kiwanis Foundation


Selby Gardens announces winners of 43rd Annual Juried Photo Exhibition


The Ringling recruiting new volunteer guides, with open house set for Sept. 9 to provide details


Sarasota Police chief swears in largest recruiting class in department history