May 24, 2024


HOLIDAY DOUBLE ISSUE
TOP STORIES:

 

County Transit staff exploring extension of Siesta trolley route to downtown Sarasota


Rainford calls for reducing county’s overall millage rate in 2025 fiscal year


Commissioner Smith fails to win colleagues’ support for motion directing county staff to work toward potential implementation of short-term vacation rental registration program


Implementation of Diverging Diamond Interchange involving I-75 and Clark Road to begin on June 1


On 4-1 vote, Sarasota City commissioners approve $36.9-million contract with architect to design new performing arts hall


28-year-old Sarasota man charged in shooting that resulted in one death and injuries to 4 others


Port Charlotte man arrested in connection with North Jetty Park shootings on May 19


Passing boater spots body of swimmer who had been missing off Turtle Beach (free)


Chief of EPA’s Safe Drinking Water Branch appointed to Sarasota County’s Environmentally Sensitive Lands Oversight Committee


Passenger traffic continues to climb at SRQ Airport


Two teens arrested in connection with May 16 shooting near Booker High School in Sarasota


Sarasota County Fleet Services recognized among 100 Best Fleets in the Americas


Reported house fire on north Siesta Key proves to be no emergency after all


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OTHER NEWS (free):

Sheriff’s Office warning the public about ‘uptick in the frequency of warrant and juror scams’


June 5 evening reception to feature naming of Best in Show honoree in Conservation Foundation’s Community Art Show


City and county offices and facilities to be closed for Memorial Day, May 27


Sarasota Police Department completes latest High Visibility Enforcement (HVE) program


Kids’ Summer Beach Runs to be held again in June and July at Siesta and Brohard beaches