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Sarasota County Completes ‘Road Swap’ with FDOT

Wednesday, October 9

Sarasota County commissioners this week approved an agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation to turn North River Road from U.S. 41 to Interstate 75 into a state road next year. It’s a road... Read More.

Sarasota County, North Port Inch Closer on Legacy Trail Connector

Thursday, October 3

Both Sarasota County and North Port city commissioners met yesterday to discuss two major projects that both commissions are working on. Nothing was approved, but the two sides took one step closer to seeing... Read More.

Thousands Turn Out at Sarasota Nat’l Cemetery for Vet’s Funeral

Wednesday, October 2

More than 2,000 people gathered Tuesday at Sarasota National Cemetery to pay respects to veteran Edward Pearson. Many had no idea who Pearson even was. Pearson, a resident of Naples, died Aug. 31. His... Read More.

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Sarasota County Crews Go Natural to Protect Osprey Park from Erosion

Thursday, September 26

Sarasota County parks officials have come with a solution they hope will solve -or at least slow down- erosion issues at Blackburn Point Park in Osprey. Crews put in biodegradable coir logs along part... Read More.

Man Charged in Fatal Sarasota Co. Hit-and-Run Was Police Informant

Thursday, September 12

A driver involved in a hit-and-run crash Sunday in Sarasota County that killed a 70-year-old woman and critically injured an infant was out on bond for two drug-related felonies. As part of his release,... Read More.

New Sarasota Co. Redistricting Maps Unveiled

Wednesday, September 11

People got their first look at maps drawn by a consultant hired to guide the Sarasota County Commission redistricting process along. The new maps don’t drastically change the boundaries, but just had some minor... Read More.

Sarasota County Hosting 9-11 Remembrance Ceremony

Tuesday, September 10

Sarasota County is hosting a ‘9-11 Remembrance Ceremony’ this week to honor those who died September 11, 2001. It’s happening tomorrow at 9:45 a.m. at Fire Station 16 in Sarasota. There will also be... Read More.

Sarasota Co. to Unveil Proposed New Commission District Maps

Monday, September 9

The consultant that was hired to help with Sarasota County’s redistricting effort will be presenting the County Commission with a series of maps this week showing alternative boundary lines for commission districts. The commission voted... Read More.

Two Arrested in Sarasota Co. on Meth Trafficking Charges

Friday, September 6

Two people have been arrested by the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office on meth trafficking charges. 40-year-old Gilbert Langford and 57-year-old Tamara Poole each face charges after police found more than 450 grams of meth.... Read More.

Sarasota leaders decriminalize small amounts of marijuana

Thursday, September 5

The Sarasota City Commission this week voted to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana. The Commission voted unanimously to change what happens if you’re caught with less than 20 grams of cannabis.... Read More.