Jun 6, 2025 TOP STORIES: Preliminary county, city property values mark smaller increases than in recent years County administrator directed to create standalone Stormwater Department HUD approves latest Resilient SRQ Action Plan to respond to unmet needs resulting from 2024 storm season EPA issues modified permit for ‘fish farm’ off Sarasota County coast Marina Jack partnering with Selby Gardens for 2025 July Fourth fireworks show at Sarasota bayfront Road closures to be necessary for South Osprey Avenue sewer line project underway in city of Sarasota Instead of approving 2024 annual report of county’s stormwater advisory committee as part of June 3 ‘Consent Agenda,’ commissioners ask for future presentation On unanimous vote, County Commission agrees to contribute $4.5 million to help sponsor three years of Senior PGA Championships at The Concession Siesta Beautification Alliance renews plea for County Commission funding support to bolster island in wake of 2024 hurricane season $1-million FDOT grant accepted for planned widening of Honore Avenue from Fruitville Road to 17th Street About 1,000 gallons of reclaimed water spills from county facility at intersection of McIntosh Road and Central Sarasota Parkway OTHER NEWS (free): Sarasota Memorial ranked among America’s best hospitals for specialized care Sarasota County Tax Collector’s Office announces new hours as of June 16 Resilient SRQ opens Housing Recovery Program for homeowners affected by Hurricanes Ian, Debby, Helene and/or Milton Readers of all ages invited to participate in county libraries’ 2025 Summer Learning Program Sarasota County to open voluntary self-service sandbag stations on three days, starting June 14 All Faiths Food Bank announces staffing updates with goal of enhancing operations Capt. Vajdik of Sheriff’s Office graduates from Florida Sheriffs Association’s Commanders Academy SRQCon, free pop culture convention, set for June 7 at Selby Library in downtown Sarasota
