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Sarasota County breaks ground on development services building

The county's campus in the Fruitville Commons area continues its growth with the start of One Stop Shop for development services.

Sarasota County to stop posting some public notices in newspapers

The Florida Legislature passed a bill last spring allowing local governments to publish notices on government websites instead of in local newspapers.

Sarasota receives six offers above $20 million for downtown property

Sarasota County code enforcement officer is target of complaints

Sarasota code enforcement officer Harvey Ayers has received almost a dozen complaints ranging from stalking to bullying. He s yet to be reprimanded.

Sarasota building official resigns amid turmoil over medieval fair

Records also show that Croteau routinely performed work duties associated with the massive land clearing and construction project at 29641 State Road 70. She reportedly used her county-issued vehicle to travel to and from the project while on the clock, which is against county policy.  Croteau did not respond to phone calls requesting comment. A county spokeswoman declined to make Osterhoudt available for an interview or respond to questions about the resignation.  “Sarasota County does not comment on employees  personal matters,” said spokeswoman Brianne Grant.  Croteau replaced Greg Yantorno in 2011 after the Herald-Tribune revealed that he illegally waived fees that cost the government at least $7.4 million in uncollected revenue. She earned $111,800 annually. Guy McCauley, the deputy building inspector, will lead the department on an interim basis.