Jul 18, 2025 TOP STORIES: New city, county regulations planned for Lido beaches and Ted Sperling Park to try to protect public from reckless jet ski users Florida DOGE Team makes formal requests for detailed information from Sarasota city, county leaders Former assistant county attorney who worked on stormwater issues tells County Commission that 2001 ordinance was meant for navigational work in waterways, not stormwater maintenance Adagio project team asked to submit revised application to Development Services staff of City of Sarasota As with April, ‘bed tax’ revenue rises month-over-month for May With no controversies arising this year, County Commission approves $2.1 million in grants to arts organizations for programming in 2026 fiscal year On Sept. 9, consultant’s report on keeping Midnight Pass open on Siesta Key to be presented to County Commission Schoettle-Gumm reappointed to county’s Stormwater Environmental Utility Advisory Committee as Ayech wins seat, too Medical marijuana dispensary on Stickney Point Road wins unanimous County Commission approval Fate of stormwater management interlocal agreement between City and County of Sarasota put on hold for at least a year About 2,000 gallons of raw sewage spills from manhole in Palmer Ranch after ‘surcharge’ OTHER NEWS (free): On Saturday, July 19, three county locations to offer self-serve sandbag supplies, to help residents prepare for storm season All Faiths Food Bank preparing for hurricane season July 21 FDOT ceremony to mark formal opening of Legacy Trail overpasses at Clark and Bee Ridge roads in Sarasota County Health Department lifts water quality advisory for North Lido Beach July 24 Sarasota County Government job fair to focus on hiring veterans Arroyo, Gilmore, McCurdy join Community Foundation board of directors Capt. Lane of Sheriff’s Office graduates from Florida Sheriffs Association Commanders Academy
