Islandside tennis courts debated
August 12, 2009
Icard Merrill attorney Robert Lincoln, who represents the Islandside Property Owners Coalition, weighs in on the Islandside tennis courts. issue.
Merchants make seat bid
August 12, 2009
Two business owners asked for a private meeting with Michael Connolly, deputy city attorney, to receive a re-interpretation of the state law governing the BID board.
St. Armands fire station to open in September
August 12, 2009
The 9,100-square-foot building, which will house four firefighters, will be the first green fire station in Sarasota. County.
Harbour Square renovations near completion
August 12, 2009
The updates have taken more than two years and include landscaping updates and a 350-foot-deep well.
Sarasota Yacht Club raises roof structure
August 12, 2009
The Sarasota Yacht Club’s clubhouse construction project is well under way.
Aerobic Grandma: Kayaking combines exercise and recreation
August 12, 2009
If there were one activity you could pursue that would improve your cardiovascular condition and build muscle strength and stamina all while enjoying a peaceful, back-to-nature experience with little — if any — risk to your joints, would you try it? If so, learn to kayak.
Calm before the storm
August 12, 2009
Five years ago, Hurricane Charley set its sights on Longboat Key. The island was spared of a direct hit four times in 2004.
Designated smoking area signs installed on Lido Beach
August 6, 2009
Twenty-one ashtrays will be installed on Lido Beach and North Lido Beach by Friday, Aug. 7, and four signs indicating the designated smoking areas will be posted at each entrance to the beach near the parking lots.
In Brief
August 5, 2009
According to researchers at Mote Marine Laboratory, as of July 28, 1,937 sea-turtle hatchlings have lost their way, or have become disoriented, during hatchings on local beaches this year.
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Hat's off to Dee Pelton, volunteers
05/15/13
Dee Pelton held a luncheon that will be tough to top. -
Youth sailors descend on City Island
05/15/13
Approximately 250 people hit the water Saturday, April 20 through Sunday, April 21, for Sailfest. The regatta, Sarasota Youth Sailing's biggest fundraiser of the year, included four classes of competition — Optimus, 420, Laser and Multi-hull — and a barbecue feast. -
Book club sunsets for the season
05/15/13
The Sunset Beach Book Club, in its 10th year, ended this season with a luncheon and discussion of the book “Gone Girl,” by Gillian Flynn, April 18, at Lazy Lobster. Discussion moderator was Ricki Carroll. Together, the group read five books this season.
