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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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