Jun 27, 2025 TOP STORIES: Confusion arises after Phillippi Creek residents learn county administrator said Army Corps of Engineers denied emergency permit for dredging Majority of Purple Ribbon Committee members stress focus on potential reuses of Van Wezel, in spite of concerns about its vulnerability to future storm damage July budget workshop materials for County Commission detail anticipated expenses of establishing standalone Stormwater Department With Benderson proposals for high-rise Siesta hotels still needing revisions, county staff review of new Kompothecras ‘South Bridge Area’ Comprehensive Plan amendment underway July 6 the last day of operations for Mote Aquarium on City Island as nonprofit begins transition to new Mote Science Education Aquarium next to Benderson Park Britell, Saunders elected co-chairs of Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation Hoback named new CEO of Sarasota Bradenton International Airport Sheriff’s Office detectives working to identify suspect in June 20 robbery of USF Credit Union on Clark Road County leases with not-for-profit entities typically entail low annual payments, with $10 a common amount, report shows About 54,000 gallons of raw sewage spills after ARV damaged in The Meadows community of Sarasota OTHER NEWS (free): League of Women Voters of Sarasota County to host Defend Democracy rally on July 5 Sarasota County tax collector’s and property appraiser’s offices to be closed July 3-4 for July Fourth holiday, in accord with governor’s announcement Humane Society of Sarasota County joining statewide effort to try to save 2,000 lives in one weekend Big Waters Land Trust announces plans for 3 prescribed burns On June 24, Sheriff’s Office makes 21 arrests in sweep focused on persons with outstanding warrants ‘Virtual Tour’ highlights conservation, landscaping, sustainability and more at Sarasota County Extension offices Carter, Knupp, Lieberman join Big Waters Land Trust board of trustees
