Daily Briefing: Sarasota County may raise fees for garbage collection

The county’s 20-year partnership with its previous provider, Waste Management, will end. ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ Advertisement [eNewspaper]( | [Crosswords]( | [Horoscopes]( [Read in browser]( The Daily Briefing YOUR MORNING NEWS ROUNDUP Fri May 3 2024 [Sarasota County may raise fees for garbage collection]( [A Waste Pro truck is unloaded in Manatee County in 2010. Sarasota County has contracted Waste Pro to begin collection services in 2025.]( The county’s 20-year partnership with its previous provider, Waste Management, will end. [READ MORE]( [The FHP Traffic Homicide Division located and impounded the suspected hit-and-run car on March 24 from a home in Manatee County.]( [84-year-old Bradenton man arrested for hit-and-run that killed bicyclist]( A 28-year-old bicyclist was crossing the pedestrian crosswalk when he was thrown off his bike due to the impact of the collision. [READ MORE]( [Residents in the Willowbend development and surrounding neighborhoods are opposing the potential construction of a Take 5 oil change at the corner or Tamiami Trail and Habitat Boulevard. They've urged planning commissioners to downvote the proposal at a May 2 meeting.]( [Osprey residents rally against potential Take 5 oil change]( The Preserve Osprey advocacy group is rallying against a potential Take 5 oil change headed for the corner of Tamiami Trail and Habitat Boulevard. [READ MORE]( [Kyle Scott Battie]( [Attorney: Lawsuit possible in Sarasota commissioner defamation case]( A Sarasota judge will issue a written decision on whether to dismiss a lawsuit against City Commissioner Kyle Battie after court arguments Tuesday. [READ MORE]( [El Melvin in downtown Sarasota serves margaritas such as these pictured in this promo image.]( [5 best things to do in Sarasota area this weekend: May 3-5]( Cinco de Mayo parties and more fun things to do in Sarasota and Bradenton this weekend. [READ MORE]( Advertisement TRENDING STORIES 1 [What to know about massive 2,700-acre 3H Ranch development near Clark]( What we know about 3H Ranch: A development consisting of more than 6,500 homes and 370,000 square feet of ... [READ MORE]( 2 [Four large hotel projects have been submitted for Siesta Key]( An investigation into developer contacts with Sarasota County officials was sparked by records requests involving ... [READ MORE]( 3 [Parcels purchased by Sarasota County includes plan, wildlife habitat]( One parcel is a former home site that will provide some parking relief for Sleeping Turtles Preserve, the other is ... [READ MORE]( 4 [Sarasota is headed for an affordable housing fiasco]( Sarasota's leaders are supporting plans to build apartments across from City Hall. Why is the city getting in the ... [READ MORE]( 5 [Biggest movies hitting Florida screens this summer]( With fewer superhero movies than usual, here are the other franchises and original concepts on screens this summer, ... [READ MORE]( Advertisement Vote with Confidence This 7-day newsletter course will help you be an informed voter before Nov. 5. [SIGN UP NOW]( SUBSCRIBE TODAY Our Reporting. Your Stories. Full access to subscriber-only content on all devices. Share bonus subscription with a family member or friend. The universal eNewspaper, the digital version of our print paper, plus bonus monthly magazines and hundreds of local papers. Original reporting of our hometown teams, from high school sports to the pros. [Unlock news for $1]( [SUBSCRIBE TODAY]( [Newsletters]( | [eNewspaper]( | [Crosswords]( Follow Us Problem viewing email? [View in browser]( [Unsubscribe]( • [Manage Newsletters]( • [Terms of Service]( • [Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights]( • [Privacy Notice]( • [Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy]( • [Feedback](