City scraps plans for mask ordinance
An executive order from Gov. Ron DeSantis rendered consideration of a mask mandate moot, the city attorney said.
An executive order from Gov. Ron DeSantis rendered consideration of a mask mandate moot, the city attorney said.
The change would allow 10-story buildings near the Sarasota Modern hotel, which some neighbors are unhappy about.
As part of a continuing emphasis on tree preservation, officials heard a presentation on a strategy for more formally documenting and managing the city’s canopy.
Neighbors have voiced opposition to the prospect of additional residential space, but the developer said the changes would reduce the intensity of the project.
Despite a mediated resolution earlier this year, a late tax payment is prolonging tensions between the botanical garden and the property appraiser.
The Tony Saprito Fishing Pier closed in November to facilitate renovations designed to extend the lifespan of the structure.
Despite some concerns about potential issues with brick-and-mortar restaurants, the city offered an initial endorsement for mobile food businesses.
