Apr 11, 2025 TOP STORIES: Neunder calls for third county stormwater workshop with primary focus on staff actions to try to prevent repeat of unexpected neighborhood flooding last year Majority of County Commission agrees to Hi Hat Ranch deal regarding widening of segment of Bee Ridge Road and construction of access road to development area County’s Public Works director springs news on City Commission that county plans to return stormwater responsibilities to city staff On split vote, County Commission agrees to put hold on any action related to potential sale of 261 S. Orange Ave. property for 18 months Bay Plaza residents and supporters hold press conference to stress reasons Sarasota City Commission should deny plans for 327-foot-tall condo complex on South Palm Avenue Sarasota Bay achieves 19% increase in seagrass between 2022 and 2024 As approved by County Commission, two-year project to repair heavily damaged sections of North Casey Key Road could cost up to $46 million ‘Rules of Procedure’ revised for Sarasota City Commission OTHER NEWS (free): May 8 public event to focus on hurricane preparedness From April 22 through May 6, Sarasota County Public Utilities staff to modify drinking water process as part of routine maintenance Big Waters Land Trust accepting submissions for second annual Community Art Show On April 19, Sarasota County to mark 20th anniversary of Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library Big Truck Day set for April 26 at CoolToday Park Selby Gardens announces plans for Virginia B. Toulmin Leadership Scholarship for 2025-26 academic year $75,000 Forest Service grant enables removal of invasive plants at Ted Sperling and North Jetty parks
