On Tuesday, the Sarasota County Commission will discuss recent flooding and stormwater management, and what to do with the last volunteer firefighter district. Also on Tuesday, the Sarasota City Commission will discuss a developer’s offer to transfer land off the North Trail for a small public park.
Monday (01/20)
Martin Luther King Day
Tuesday (01/21)
City of Sarasota Commission regular meeting (agenda)
Highlights: Public hearing about changes to noise ordinance; public hearing on the Transfer of Development Rights Program for historic preservation; discussion of accepting a developer’s offer to buy the former site of Joey D’s on the North Trail for use as a public park.
9:00 AM
City Hall chambers, 1565 First Street, Sarasota
Sarasota County Commission stormwater workshop (agenda)
Highlights: Public comment, presentation by Steve Suau, discussion of potential stormwater regulatory and operational changes.
9:00 AM
Sarasota County Administration Building, 3rd floor Think Tank, 1660 Ringling Blvd., Sarasota
Sarasota County Commission public hearing on Fire and Rescue District (agenda)
Highlights: Public comment, discussion of proposal to expand the boundaries of the Sarasota County Fire and Rescue District to include parts of the Nokomis volunteer district.
1:00 PM
Sarasota County Administration Building, commission chambers, 1660 Ringling Blvd., Sarasota
Manatee County School Board regular meeting (agenda)
Highlights: Report on graduation rates and initiatives; financial report for 2023-24; naming of Barbara A. Harvey school’s K-8 campus; placing an employee on unpaid administrative leave; legislative priorities. Prior to the regular meeting, there will be a special meeting to discuss the school district’s lawsuit against D. Gray.
5:30 PM
School Support Center, 215 Manatee Ave W, Bradenton
Wednesday (01/22)
City of Bradenton Council regular meeting (agenda)
Highlights: Emergency procurement report; school zone speed camera report.
8:30 AM
City Hall Council Chambers, 101 Old Main St, Bradenton
Thursday (01/23)
None
Friday (01/24)
None