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Open waters of Sarasota Bay from Siesta Drive to Venice Inlet unsafe for water recreation, based on fecal bacteria counts, executive director of Sarasota Bay Estuary Program warns (free)
Having learned private transaction could save historic Colson Hotel, Sarasota City Commission directs staff to meet as soon as possible with developer and buyers’ representative to determine proposal’s viability
At request of Venice resident, Moran asks Sarasota County attorney to prepare resolution for board members to express opposition to Amendment 4 on November ballot
Following staff and consultant’s analysis of existing regulations, County Commission approves changes to parking space requirements
Siesta Condo Council and Siesta Key Association encouraging members to fight proposed county amendments that would allow voluntary demolition and rebuilding of condo complexes built before Jan. 1, 2000
Siesta businessman Holderness appointed to unexpired term on county’s Tourist Development Council
With only Smith voting ‘No,’ County Commission approves 3H Ranch plans for up to 6,576 homes in eastern part of county
Nearly 400,000 gallons of raw sewage flows from Englewood lift station into unused pond after heavy rains hit area
Deaths of two men at Lido Key rental property under investigation, Sarasota Police Department reports
About 4,500 gallons of raw sewage spills at intersection of Cocoanut Avenue and 10th Street in Sarasota
New 193-foot seawall at 39 Sandy Hook Road on Siesta Key wins unanimous commission approval
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