Mar 21, 2025 TOP STORIES: City Commission decision on whether to allow planning to proceed for new performing arts center delayed until potentially early May Revenue projections for trust fund to be used in paying for proposed City of Sarasota Performing Arts Center vary widely Overall crime drops 21.8% in city of Sarasota in 2024 Federal judge finds Army Corps of Engineers’ Nationwide Permit 56 for ‘fish farms’ to be unlawful Gov. DeSantis’ help suggested as best means of dealing with county’s coyote problems FDOT allocates funds to county for redesign of 2,400-foot section of Manasota Key Road damaged by 2024 hurricanes Visit Sarasota County launches spring campaign highlighting local Keys Sheriff’s Office investigating stabbing in area of Royal Palms Mobile Home Park in Sarasota Ted Sperling Park reopens on South Lido OTHER NEWS (free): 2024 Sarasota County property taxes due March 31 ‘Wave of kindness’ weeklong campaign announced by Gulf Coast Community Foundation Sarasota Memorial earns Gallup’s Exceptional Workplace Award for 2025 Goodwill aiming for digital equity through new collaboration with Sarasota Technology Users Group On April 2, county leaders to celebrate historic Keith Farmhouse restoration with ribbon cutting Crime Scene Unit of Sheriff’s Office receives accreditation from American Association for Laboratory Accreditation Big Waters’ rebranding reveal wins Silver ADDY and Public Service Amy Award FWC first U.S. agency to receive accreditation from North American Wildlife Law Enforcement Accreditation Program
