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Sarasota News Leader January 3, 2014 The City Commission agrees on Jan. 7 to hear an appeal by the Alta Vista Neighborhood Association of a Planning Board vote to allow the construction of a Walmart in the Ringling Shopping Center complex. The commission also agrees to a request from Laurel Park residents to require two public workshops on any proposed development near their neighborhood before the city approves the plans. Page 9 hold a workshop as soon as possible with Sheriff Tom Knight and his command staff to discuss the department's long-term facilities needs. A 12th Judicial Circuit Court ruling on a City of Sarasota ordinance means Sarasota County no longer can enforce its no-smoking ordinance for beaches and parks. The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office has not been writThe Sarasota County Sheriff's Office has no ing citations since the judge's decision was covered area in which to store its vehicle handed down. inventory, worth more than $7 million — including specialized units such as the bomb truck fuel tanker and its command post — The Sarasota County Commission on Jan. 9 the County Commission learns on Jan. 8. By unanimously denies two requests for variunanimous vote, the commission agrees to ances to construct homes on Siesta Key lots A series of photos show some of the existing fleet facilities utilized by the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office. Photos courtesy of the Sheriff's Office