Mar 22, 2024


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Benderson revises proposed Comprehensive Plan amendments crafted to permit high-rise hotels on Siesta


Culverhouse offers to contribute funding to United Way Suncoast for two years to continue 211 helpline


County Commission agrees to pay Ramirez $170,000 and second set of litigants $101,278.20 to wrap up hotel lawsuits filed in 2021


Commissioner Rainford suggests reduction in county millage rate for 2025 fiscal year, given high cost of living


Members of public plead for county to purchase Smith Properties next to Celery Fields, but county’s Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources director says pending development deal forbids any intervention at this point


County leaders awaiting DeSantis’ action on appropriations Legislature approved for three projects, including reopening of Midnight Pass site


March 28 forum to feature candidates for Sarasota City Commission district seats (free)


April 2 City of Sarasota Main Street ‘visioning workshop’ planned at Selby Library


City Commission takes another step with plans for construction of Alderman Multi-Use Recreational Trail connector to Legacy Trail


Suspects sought in March 14 shooting in Newtown that left one person dead


Thanks to City Commission vote this week, three small water mains to be replaced later this year


Trump takes 76.11% of votes cast in Sarasota County Republican Presidential Primary, with Haley in 2nd place


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Cartoon of the Week


OTHER NEWS (free):

2023 property taxes due by March 31


With $40 million in federal funding, county launching Resilient SRQ Multifamily Affordable Housing program


Sarasota Memorial named one of ‘America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women’


April 6 Wild About Nature free event to be hosted by Conservation Foundation at its Bay Preserve headquarters in Osprey


Three individuals associated with Children First recognized by Region IV Head Start Association


Registration open for Conservation Foundation’s Eco Explorers Summer Camp


Conservation Foundation connecting protected lands for people and nature


County’s Public Works Department unveils all-electric landscaping initiative