Apr 5, 2024


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Siesta businessman files suit against county over staff refusal to process Site Development Plan for 112-room hotel on former Wells Fargo Bank property


Advocates for saving historic Colson Hotel in Sarasota urging city’s Historic Preservation Board to deny demolition application


Battie’s attorney in Franklin defamation case asks judge to halt taking of ‘non-party’ depositions until ruling on validity of complaint


Siesta Key Association demands that County Commission rescind waivers that allowed developers to resubmit Siesta high-rise hotel applications


County Commission offers full support for Peace River Authority surface water initiative to expand extra drinking water capacity in coming years


City of Sarasota’s efforts to help the homeless considered among best practices in nation, City Commission hears


Knight, Rainford both qualify for County Commission District 3 race by submitting voter-signed petitions


SRQ airport records 9% uptick in passenger count for February


Ross named new CEO of Suncoast Partnership to End Homelessness


March 26 incident that resulted in injuries to 2 persons in Newtown under investigation by Sarasota Police


March 22 power outage on north Siesta Key still under investigation, FPL reports


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Health Department in Sarasota County encouraging residents to complete first Community Health Well-being Survey since 2019


SMH-Venice’s new patient care tower opens


SWFWMD offering tips for Water Conservation Month


Conservation Foundation accepting submissions for Community Art Show at Bay Preserve


Chief Kiesel of Sheriff’s Office graduates from Florida Sheriffs Association Commanders Academy