Jun 7, 2024


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Construction of 4-lane Lorraine Road from Clark Road to Knights Trail Road their top priority, county commissioners tell staff


Army Corps of Engineers working on second renourishment of South Lido Key Beach, with sand to come from New Pass


Having heard multitude of complaints about Nokomis and Lido Key parks, County Commission calls for staff report on county ‘hot spots’ for illegal activities


County staff facing tight timeline to get new, expedited residential permitting regulations implemented to meet state deadline


Article on relationship between red tide blooms and nitrogen loads in watersheds, co-authored by director of Sarasota Bay Estuary Program, to be published in peer-reviewed journal


Sarasota County land acquisition programs to be focus of new outreach and education plan


Moran puts hold on another appointment of psychologist to county’s Behavioral Health Advisory Council


Two Sarasota residents found dead by gunfire at Stickney Point Road condominium complex


Meeting time start for County Commission meetings to remain 9 a.m.


Air quality alert on May 30 just the second one for Sarasota County in seven months


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Sheriff’s Office expanding services at South County facility in Venice


City of Sarasota recognized with state award for attainable housing efforts


Turtle Beach Campground wins recognition as Small Park of the Year from Florida and Alabama RV Park and Campground Association


Sarasota County maintains AA+ bond ratings from Fitch Ratings, S&P Global Ratings, with new bond assignments


June 14 open house to showcase new amenities at Payne Park Tennis Center in downtown Sarasota


County’s Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Department honored with National Association of County Parks and Recreation Officials award