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Florida AG letter undercuts Sarasota County in Live Local legal fight
The letter casts new doubt on the county’s long-running fight over the controversial law, giving ammunition to developers suing the county in six ongoing cases and potentially clearing a path for more than 7,500 housing units that have been put on pause.
WSLR+Fogartyville
Published September 25Going against recommendation, Sarasota County Commission grants Lakewood Ranch rezones
Previous decisions forced their hand, one county commissioner says.
WSLR+Fogartyville
Published September 25Resident drops suit challenging Manasota Beach Road extension
But Kelly Bauman suggests this may not be the end of opposition against the developer-initiated project.
Florida Weekly (Charlotte)
Published September 24No HOA, deed restrictions for well-maintained North Port home
Welcome home to this beautifully maintained, three-bedroom, two-bathroom home with a two-car garage at 2739 Atwater Drive, North Port (34288). Here, you’ll find 1,784 square feet of living space, ideally situated on city water for added convenience. Major updates include a 2023…
WSLR+Fogartyville
Published September 18‘Sea Spray’ threatens one of Sarasota Bay’s last stretches of natural shoreline
In a last-ditch effort against the massive development, conservationists seek help from Army Corps of Engineers.
WSLR+Fogartyville
Published September 16Sarasota African American Culture Center takes first permitting step
The proposed complex at the heart of Newtown would offer exhibition and event space, classrooms and more.
WMNF 88.5
Published September 14The Scoop: Mon. Sep. 14, 2026, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
Preliminary approval for the expansion of Palmer Ranch East was granted, amidst controversy over unconstrained growth.
WSLR+Fogartyville
Published September 11Sarasota County Commissioners approve 5,000-home project
Granting developer-requested zoning changes, they vote unanimously for - and gush over - Palmer Ranch East.
WSLR+Fogartyville
Published September 11City keeps Newtown brownfield redevelopment project alive
Sarasota City Commissioners move towards rezoning the Marian Anderson site, with a proffer.
WSLR+Fogartyville
Published September 09Fridge-sized rocks being placed to slow Bay Park flooding
They are part of a $10 million hardening project.
WSLR+Fogartyville
Published September 09Sarasota County weighs Gulf Gate golf course purchase
Residents want remediation for soil contamination, the county wants it for flood prevention. But price is an issue.
WSLR+Fogartyville
Published August 28Sarasota County invests $32 million in flood resilience
The commission tackles points of stormwater management failure exposed by the 2024 storm season.