September 12, 2025 Edition TOP STORIES: With consultant having reviewed county stormwater finances and finding sufficient operating funds for next fiscal year, County Commission agrees to back away from higher assessments Replacement of sections of aging primary City of Sarasota water pipeline along North Tamiami Trail to begin Sept. 15 In October, County Commission to discuss proposed new regulations to deal with jet ski use and other safety issues at Ted Sperling Park Consultant provides scenarios in which County Commission could issue emergency order, if needed to keep Midnight Pass open Expressing enthusiasm about the proposed project, county commissioners approve boundary and scope of work for Gulf Gate Critical Area Plan Tax Collector’s Office budget for current fiscal year rises nearly $2 million, with County Commission having to approve decision of state Department of Revenue Months after interactive Sarasota County stormwater map proposed, new department director indicates launch to come soon Two men arrested on charges related to illegal gambling, Sheriff’s Office reports County bonds to be issued to pay most of estimated $210-million expense of upgrading Venice Gardens Water Reclamation Facility to Advanced Wastewater Treatment status and to increase capacity Application window open through Oct. 17 for public entities in county to apply for Resilient SRQ project funding related to infrastructure, public facilities and dredging of major waterways (free) OTHER NEWS (free): Sarasota Memorial named to ‘Newsweek’ list of ‘World’s Best Smart Hospitals’ Harvest Sarasota inviting community residents to paint rainbow crosswalk on Sept. 14 on church campus Wawa Foundation grant supports All Faiths Food Bank’s school pantries Project Pride SRQ to present Gulfcoast Pride Festival on Oct. 25 Art Center Sarasota celebrating centennial season Third class graduates Sheriff’s Office’s Corrections Training Academy
