Page 4 - Ron Cutsinger News Today

Sarasota County is trying to reduce littering and promote public health.

County commissioners voted 3-1 to direct staff to prepare an ordinance that is enforceable.

“I believe it’s important for the health of our children that we keep it out of parks and the beaches,” Commissioner Mark Smith said of smoking.

From the new administration building to park improvements, Sarasota County commissioners hear proposed capital projects funded by the penny sales tax.

Sarasota County Government officials are remembering Sarasota County Commission Vice Chair Nancy C. Detert.

Rising maintenance costs might deplete Sensitive Lands Protection Program in six years unless voters approve a referendum to extend it a second time.

Sarasota County commissioners were not persuaded by the Economic Development Corp.'s annual report that it merits a sustained level of county funding.

When a developer builds affordable housing units, they will get a reduction in a few of Sarasota Countys impact fees.

Florida’s Republican lawmakers hate the daily newspapers and for 25 years have sought to end laws requiring public notices in newspapers. Their answer: Let government control public notice. Ha!

After 15 years overseeing the Englewood CRA, Debbie Marks will retire Jan. 10, 2023. Her successor Marcie Castaneda is poised to take over.