Colonel John Cozy presented an honorary Kentucky colonel commission to Chair Joe Justice during the meeting; Justice accepted and members offered farewell remarks to departing board members.

Sarasota County — Oct 21, 2026

Board rejects motion to treat county commission's June veto as merely procedural

Oct 21, 2026

Traffic Calming

Board approves Shade Avenue–Riverwood traffic‑calming plan after neighborhood support

Oct 15, 2026

Beach Renourishment

Board approves $11.8M South Siesta Key beach renourishment package; Manson Construction wins $9.39M contract

Oct 15, 2026

Budget Millage

Board directs staff to revise millage proposal, moves to certify proposed millage at 3.6939

Oct 15, 2026

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What stands out in Sarasota County

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In 2018, Sarasota County was more favorable than communities in Florida on voter registration rate.

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Oct 21CRB-RegularBoard directed counsel/staff to prepare materials for legal review and AG submission.Oct 15PC-Regular 10/15/2026Approve Shade Avenue–Riverwood plan (unanimous).Sep 18Joint Meeting with the City of Sarasota (Copy) 09/18/2026Bay Runner ridership was reported as 123,000 last year and about 147,000 year‑to‑date; FDOT grant support for the route is scheduled to end after state fiscal '27, increasing competition for funding.Sep 17PC-Regular 09/17/2026Planning Commission recommended approval of DOCC amendment #1 and Rezone 25‑12 (Village 1) with stipulations, 5–1.

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Sep 18, 2026

City, county officials warn of multi‑year budget shortfalls if Amendment 3 passes

Sep 18, 2026

Sarasota County

Chair Joe Justice receives Kentucky colonel commission during meeting

Public commenter urges CRB to simplify bylaws, offers AI-aided comparison

Motion to hold November swearing-in fails; board confirms January schedule

Residents press CRB to seek Attorney General opinion on vote tabulation law

Board rejects motion to treat county commission's June veto as merely procedural

Board approves Shade Avenue–Riverwood traffic‑calming plan after neighborhood support

Board approves $11.8M South Siesta Key beach renourishment package; Manson Construction wins $9.39M contract

Board directs staff to revise millage proposal, moves to certify proposed millage at 3.6939

What stands out in Sarasota County

Recent meetings

More coverage

Board grants Verizon Florida a 15‑year cable franchise for unincorporated county, adds Siesta Key wire center

Commissioners approve Siesta Drive traffic‑calming plan calling for 19 speed tables

City studies parks district as county and city discuss transfers of Ted Sperling, Nora Patterson parks

City, county officials warn of multi‑year budget shortfalls if Amendment 3 passes

Chair Joe Justice receives Kentucky colonel commission during meeting

Public commenter urges CRB to simplify bylaws, offers AI-aided comparison

Motion to hold November swearing-in fails; board confirms January schedule

Residents press CRB to seek Attorney General opinion on vote tabulation law

Board rejects motion to treat county commission's June veto as merely procedural

Board approves Shade Avenue–Riverwood traffic‑calming plan after neighborhood support

Board approves $11.8M South Siesta Key beach renourishment package; Manson Construction wins $9.39M contract

Board directs staff to revise millage proposal, moves to certify proposed millage at 3.6939

Recent meetings

More coverage

Board grants Verizon Florida a 15‑year cable franchise for unincorporated county, adds Siesta Key wire center

Commissioners approve Siesta Drive traffic‑calming plan calling for 19 speed tables

City studies parks district as county and city discuss transfers of Ted Sperling, Nora Patterson parks

City, county officials warn of multi‑year budget shortfalls if Amendment 3 passes