Sep 13, 2024


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County commissioners agree to seek change in state law in effort to re-establish inlet between Little Sarasota Bay and Gulf


On 4-1 vote, County Commission approves resolution opposing Amendment 4 on Nov. 5 ballot


With concerns about potential effects, County Commission declines to act on proposed amendments involving voluntary demolition and reconstruction of Siesta condo complexes


New school zone safety program wins Sarasota City Commission approval


From early November through December, Sarasota County garbage customers to be asked to choose size of new garbage carts (free)


‘Bed tax’ revenue down again in July, mirroring situation for all but three months so far this fiscal year


In spite of Sarasota Audubon concerns, County Commission designates section of Raymond Road as right of way, next to Celery Fields


Total of about 31,100 gallons of raw sewage spills during four separate incidents in county on Aug. 19


On Sept. 13, City of Sarasota to celebrate Mermaid Fountain’s inclusion in Smithsonian Institution’s inventory of American sculpture


656-acre section of Longino Ranch in eastern Sarasota County placed under conservation easement


Damaged air release valve results in about 7,500 gallons of raw sewage spilling along Jacaranda Boulevard in Venice


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FDOT lane closures related to Clark Road diverging diamond interchange with I-75 delayed until Sept. 18 and Sept. 19


Sarasota Police Department implementing High Visibility Enforcement program through May 2025, with focus on eight road segments


Supervisor of Elections Turner starting 3-week tour of local high schools to offer voter registration to students


National Public Lands Day to be celebrated on Sept. 28 with county event at Phillippi Estate Park


Tickets on sale for Sept. 21 Sarasota Opera Food and Wine Festival