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STAFF REPORT SARASOTA – The Sarasota County Health Department has temporarily closed its main immunizations clinic at 2200 Ringling Blvd., Sarasota after a positive exposure to COVID-19 was identified in the clinic ...
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SARASOTA COUNTY –– While they’re not about to raise the millage rate, Sarasota County commissioners do find themselves dealing with a ravaged economy as they engage in their annual budget ...
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SARASOTA COUNTY –– Commissioners Nancy Detert and Mike Moran easily qualified by noon Friday to seek a second term on the county commission. But unlike years past, when an incumbent ...
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SARASOTA COUNTY –– On June 5, Sarasota Memorial Hospital eased restrictions on visitors to the hospital that were put into place in response to the COVID-19 virus. According to hospital ...
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SARASOTA COUNTY –– Imagine a perfect beach day: sunshine, blue sky, warm sand and oil rigs rising in the distance. According to a report from Politico on June 10, the ...
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SARASOTA COUNTY –– The 2020 election for local political offices somewhat officially kicks off this week with one important event for candidates. Qualifying. From today, June 8, until Friday, June ...
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SARASOTA COUNTY –– Sarasota County commissioners are more than ready to leave their digs in the old GTE building on Ringling Boulevard, and a county-owned property on Cattlemen Road could ...
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SARASOTA COUNTY –– For people who love libraries, this was welcome news. After being closed for almost three months, Sarasota County libraries will reopen on June 15 with limited hours ...
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STAFF REPORT SARASOTA –– As part of their consent agenda Wednesday, Sarasota County commissioners unanimously extended funding for the University of Florida Innovation Station Sarasota County (UFIS-SC) through 2027. The ...
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STAFF REPORT VENICE –– Chalk up another victim to the COVID-19 pandemic, or perhaps, seizing an opportunity. Drinkwear manufacturer Tervis Tumbler is making plans to sell its headquarters and manufacturing ...
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SARASOTA COUNTY –– During the budget workshop county commissioners conducted on May 21, Commissioner Alan Maio predicted that the preliminary tax values would increase between 5-6 percent. He was a ...
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STAFF REPORT SARASOTA COUNTY - As Florida enters hurricane season today, June 1, residents are encouraged to take precautions for hazardous weather while keeping COVID-19 precautions in mind. Ensure disaster supply ...
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SARASOTA COUNTY –– The 2020 hurricane season begins tomorrow, June 1, and with an ongoing pandemic and an active season predicted, residents could face a difficult choice if a storm ...
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STAFF REPORT SARASOTA COUNTY – Not only does hurricane season begin Monday, but it’s that time of year when restrictions kick in on the use of fertilizer. County officials remind residents in ...
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SARASOTA COUNTY –– Despite allegations of pandering to developers, Sarasota County commissioners unanimously approved a realignment of Lorraine Road as depicted on the county’s future thoroughfare map. The action was ...
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STAFF REPORT SARASOTA COUNTY –– Karen Rushing, Clerk of the Circuit Court and County Comptroller, recently announced that tax deed sales will now be conducted online through a secure tax deed ...
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STAFF REPORT SARASOTA –– Streets in downtown Sarasota will close again to help local merchants trying to survive the economic downturn from the COVID-19 pandemic. City Manager Tom Barwin made ...
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STAFF REPORT SARASOTA COUNTY –– Thanks to a collaborative effort within the community, Sarasota County retained a Class 5 rating with the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), qualifying residents to receive ...
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SARASOTA COUNTY –– It’s a little-known project that’s been taking place for a decade in South County that akin to the Celery Fields in North County. To Commissioner Charles Hines, ...
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SARASOTA COUNTY –– It might not feel the same as prior years but for families with restive children, summer camps will take place in Sarasota County after June. Nicole Rissler, ...
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SARASOTA COUNTY –– With just under a week left, the Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast met its fundraising goal to bring the Orange Hammock Ranch into public ownership. The ...
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SARASOTA COUNTY –– Eight months into the fiscal year 2020 budget, and county officials don’t expect to make any drastic changes at present. Even with the wrecked economy due to ...
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SARASOTA –– June 1 could be a date many Sarasota County residents are waiting for. That’s especially true for the residents who participate in Yoga with Elin at Venice Beach, ...
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STAFF REPORT BARTOW –– The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), District One, is asking residents to participate in an online survey to provide input regarding the future of SR 780/Fruitville ...
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