Jul 5, 2024


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In amended defamation complaint against Battie, Franklin links her criticism of Corona Cigar Co. to Jan. 16 City Commission presentation


With Clerk of Court Rushing emphasizing need for new Records Center or more employees to help with records destruction in short term, County Commission indicates support for extra workers


Property values rise again in reports released to meet state’s July 1 deadline


Two more shootings occur this week in Newtown


City commissioners agree to pay balance of Battie’s legal expenses in defamation case


On July 8, repairs to Tuttle Avenue damage caused by ‘Invest 90L’ to get underway, with 30 days of work anticipated (free)


Karins Engineering awarded $292,000 City of Sarasota contract to undertake comprehensive analysis of conditions of Van Wezel


15-year-old juvenile arrested after he was found to be armed at City of Sarasota Juneteenth event


Siesta Key organization fighting proposed amendment to county land-use and zoning regulations to allow combinations or re-combinations of ‘nonconforming’ lots on barrier islands


Venice High teacher charged with engaging in sexual conduct with one of his students


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Winners announced for Conservation Foundation’s Summer Photo Contest


Southface Institute works with other nonprofits to open Resilience Incubator in Sarasota


Selby Gardens becomes world’s first net-positive-energy botanical garden complex


Sarasota County Commissioner Smith honored by Florida Association of Counties


‘Early bird’ tickets on sale for Conservation Foundation’s Party in Paradise


Gulf Coast Community Foundation announces new philanthropic leadership team