Sarasota County
Recent News About Sarasota County
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Court Panel to Take a Hard Look at Problem-solving Courts With an Emphasis on Mental Illness and Substance Disorders
The Supreme Court has charged the Steering Committee on Problem-Solving Courts with the ongoing responsibility of addressing the needs of individuals engaged with the court system due to mental illness and substance use disorders. -
United States Attorney Announces Results Of Project Safe Neighborhoods Strategy
United States Attorney Announces Results Of Project Safe Neighborhoods Strategy. -
Environmentalists, city of Bradenton seek to avert federal lawsuit over sewage spills
The city of Bradenton is negotiating with environmental groups that have vowed to file a federal lawsuit against the city in January unless the city takes steps to avert repeated sewage spills into surrounding waterways. -
Wastewater pollution lawsuit targets city of Largo
In a lawsuit that mirrors complaints against other Florida cities, environmental groups have filed suit against the city of Largo, alleging that it has violated the Clean Water Act by regularly discharging wastewater containing chemicals and other pollutants. -
Florida appeals panel sends coin collector's case against NGC back to Miami-Dade court
MIAMI — A Miami collector's lawsuit against a Florida-based coin certification service is on its way back to a Miami-Dade court after a state appeals panel ruled that a venue clause in the certification service's online guarantee does require the dispute be litigated in Sarasota County. -
Judge rules Sarasota Memorial case exhibits will remain unsealed despite parties' agreement
TAMPA — Exhibits in a large Sarasota County medical center's lawsuit against a New York-based health care payers' cost management company will not be sealed, despite both parties agreeing they should be, a federal judge ruled last month. -
Punta Gorda attorney permanently disbarred following 'ill-fated drug informant scheme'
Imprisoned Punta Gorda attorney Steven Paul Burch has been permanently disbarred after a heroin trafficking conviction in what the U.S. Department of Justice called an "ill-fated drug informant scheme," according to a recent announcement by the Florida Bar. -
Musician alleges promoter's negligence caused fall into orchestra pit
CLEARWATER — A Sarasota County band member is suing a promoter and the city of Largo, alleging negligence caused his fall an the orchestra pit. -
Florida Court Dismisses Appeal in Adoption Case
The Florida Supreme Court, in ruling against Gift of Life Adoptions, has denied a request for summary judgment in a case involving an incarcerated father. -
Tourist blames Seaworld for leg injuries
ORLANDO — A Sarasota County man is suing Seaworld, alleging negligence led to a serious leg injury for the plaintiff. -
Policy holder alleges State Farm fails to fully cover car crash injuries
CLEARWATER — A Pinellas County woman is suing State Farm, alleging breach of contract. -
Atlanta attorney publicly reprimanded, placed on probation after two DUI convictions
Atlanta attorney Nishit Virendra Patel has been publicly reprimanded by publication in the Southern Reporter following an Aug. 24 Florida Supreme Court ruling after being convicted of DUI twice in two years. -
Venice attorney disbarred following arrest on fraud charges
Venice attorney Adam Russell Miller has been disbarred following an Aug. 10 Florida Supreme Court order over allegations he misappropriated client funds for which he was arrested earlier this summer, according to a recent Florida State Bar announcement. -
Consumer claims Midland Funding wrongfully filed claim
TAMPA – A Sarasota County consumer alleges a debt collector wrongfully filed a complaint against her. -
Man alleges negligence caused injuries at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts US property
ORLANDO – A Sarasota County man alleges he was injured because of a sandbag at Hollywood Studios. -
Federal government alleges it is owed more than $11,000 for loan
TAMPA – A Sarasota County resident is alleged to owe more than $11,000 for a loan. -
Dispatcher alleges Sam's Automotive Services owes for overtime work
TAMPA – A dispatcher for a Sarasota County business alleges she worked more than 30 hours of overtime per week for a time and was not adequately compensated. -
EdFinancial Services LLC accused of harassing consumer with frequency of calls
TAMPA – A Sarasota County man claims a debt collector continues to call him to collect fees he alleges were refunded. -
Weather prompts rescheduling of arguments in indigent care reimbursement case
TALLAHASSEE -- Oral arguments will not resume until Feb. 8 in the constitutional battle over a 2003 state law requiring Sarasota County to reimburse private hospitals for providing indigent care, due to the weather. -
Punta Gorda attorney still practicing law, despite facing heroin trafficking charges
PUNTA GORDA - Criminal defense attorney Steven Burch continues to practice law despite facing federal charges for trafficking heroin.