Nov 15, 2024 TOP STORIES: Given crowd anticipated at Nov. 21 hearing on proposed 170-home development next to Celery Fields, county staff working to facilitate public engagement 2-unit residential structure proposed 229 feet seaward of county’s Gulf Beach Setback Line to be focus of Nov. 19 County Commission hearing With Midnight Pass having remained open, Sarasota County administrator advises FDEP that county intends to keep it that way Alpert wins another term as mayor of Sarasota, with Trice to serve as vice mayor Once again, judge rules for Sarasota City Commissioner Battie in Franklin’s defamation litigation On Nov. 18, Siesta Key Association to host FWC representative in discussion about coyotes on the barrier island With significant erosion documented at Siesta Key Beach Access 2, some residents believe county’s restoration of Beach Road is not within same boundaries Health Department issues alert regarding red tide’s effects along most of county’s shoreline (free) More than 1 million cubic yards of storm debris already collected in unincorporated areas of Sarasota County Out-of-Door Academy students’ artwork to be used on Siesta Key storm drains in effort to improve water quality Total ‘bed tax’ revenue for 2024 fiscal year down about 4.7%, compared to figure for 2023 fiscal year 3 juveniles and 18-year-old arrested on charges of aggravated battery of 67-year-old Sarasota man Updated charge filed against Sarasota man in connection with late October crash that resulted in two deaths OTHER NEWS (free): Acclaimed author Ann Patchett to headline 13th Annual ‘Love Our Libraries’ Luncheon held by Library Foundation Route 77 Siesta Islander trolley a new option for mainland residents to head to Crystal Class International Sand Sculpting Festival, county staff reminding the public Sarasota Memorial Nursing & Rehabilitation Center ranked among nation’s Best Nursing Homes by ‘U.S. News’ 48th annual Sandy Claws Beach Run set for Dec. 14 Gulf Coast Community Foundation announces 2024 Fall Board Institute graduates
