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'It's not a matter of if, it's a matter of when'
SARASOTA — With already two named major storms and experts predicting an even worse hurricane season later this year, Sarasota County Schools district staff have focused their attention on upgrading their emergency response plans.
5 Sarasota restaurants, 2 rooftop bars featured in Southern Living city guide
Southern Living magazine features five Sarasota restaurants and two rooftop bars. Sarasota has so many outstanding restaurants — offering everything from locally sourced seafood served dockside to classic Cuban cuisine in a more upscale setting — that recommending a mere five dining spots seems like an impossible task.
Sarasota School Board posts NIL student-athlete policy, approves public comment changes
As Sarasota's school board grapples with politics in meetings, the board approved several new policies that revised public comment, began implementing student-athlete endorsement guidelines and reorganized a district department. The board voted unanimously to begin implementing a new Name, Image and Likeness policy, outlining how Sarasota County's student-athletes can profit off of their...
County Commission denies funding for three Sarasota Housing Authority affordable projects
The Sarasota Housing Authority this month held a grand opening for its latest affordable housing development called Cypress Square. The development at 1672 21st St. in Sarasota's Newtown area added 84 affordable units that will be rented to local residents making as little as 30% of the area median income up to 80%, or about $73,000 for a family of four.
Art Ovation lawsuit: Sarasota hotel sued for negligence after guest falls from hotel ramp
While the owners of a local arts luxury hotel are suing a former employee and his employer for defamation, Sarasota County court records indicate the hotel is facing its own civil lawsuit for negligence. The owners of Art Ovation Hotel filed a lawsuit in April against their former director of food and beverage Nicholas Perdue and his current employer, the Rose & Ivy restaurant, for defamation, trespassing and interfering with business operations after alleged continued harassment...
Q&A: Florida Cannabis Action Network President Jodi James reflects on Cathy Jordan's life
Loved ones and supporters gathered in Sarasota on Sunday to honor the late Cathy Jordan and the integral role she played in Florida's medical cannabis movement. Jordan died on July 4 in her home in Parrish. She is remembered as a pillar in the medical cannabis movement in Florida by fellow advocates, loved ones and many who met Jordan. Nearly 100 people gathered for her memorial on Sunday, and more than 30 others joined digitally.
Humphris Park closure in Venice
VENICE, Fla. (WWSB) - The west end of Humphris Park at the South Jetty is closed as the West Coast Inland Navigation District and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers prepare the area for material delivery and staging. Temporary jetty repairs are set to begin early next week.
Sarasota's News in 90: Arts funding, La Villa Mexican Grill and cannabis advocate's death
Support local journalism. Unlock unlimited digital access to heraldtribune.com Here are the stories included on today's News in 90 Seconds: Sarasota County Commission rejects arts funding for three popular organizations Following earlier...
Sarasota County's clueless politicians don't care about art's beauty, value
County rejects value of billboard exhibit I am deeply disappointed − no, I am shocked − that the Sarasota County Commission has rejected spending any tourist tax dollars to support the Embracing Our Differences exhibit at our Sarasota Bayfront Park. ...
Florida HOA Insists New Law Meant To Stop Its Truck Ban Doesn't Apply Because Reasons
Home Owners Associations suck but one Florida HOA is particularly bad, as it is still enforcing a rule to keep pickup trucks out of driveways despite a state law protecting truck owners from such HOA ove. Suggested Reading. America’s Appetite For Large Trucks Is Hurting its Fuel Economy. Residents...
Visit Sarasota County Inks Name, Image and License Deal with 2024 Olympic Swimmer Emma Weyant
Visit Sarasota County just announced that it's signed its first-ever name, image, and likeness (NIL) deal with Emma Weyant, a member of the 2024 USA Olympic swim team and a Sarasota native. After competing in the U.S. Olympic Swim Trials in June, Weyant was named to the 2024 U.S. Olympic...
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