COUNTY 

WFTS Tampa Bay 

Hernando County leaders consider artificial beach at nature preserve 

HERNANDO BEACH, Fla. — Hernando County’s slate of natural gems gives the crown that is Florida’s Nature Coast much of its luster. There are crystal-clear springs, lush forests, and estuaries teaming with fish. 

 

Fox 4 

County-wide sidewalk project slated to start next month  

LEE CO., Fla. — Tuesday, Lee County Commissioners will be meeting at 9:30 a.m. to approve a number of contracts and projects, some of which are slated to begin as early as this month. 

 

WASTE MANAGEMENT 

Highlands News-Sun 

County to start designing for landfill expansion 

SEBRING — County commissioners will decide Tuesday on whether or not to go ahead with a contract to design the new landfill cell. 

 

AFFORDABLE HOUSING 

Your Observer  

County asks staff to tighten up workforce housing loopholes  

Sarasota County’s half dwelling unit density ordinance has yet to produce tangible results, so commissioners are directing staff to review and suggest refinements.