TODAY'S STORIES
+Plane crash leaves pilot unscathed
The plane lost power at about 1,000 feet; the pilot walked away from the crash.
+Main Street building under contract
The sale would encompass two buildings for a total of 200 feet of storefront space on Main Street. It would be the third major downtown investment for entrepreneur Jesse Biter in two years.
+Petition opposes event location
Some residents say they want the upcoming Thunder by the Bay event moved to another location.
+Hunters kill 39 hogs in pilot hunt
The Southwest Florida Water Management District permitted hunt was aimed at removing the destructive invasive species.
WHAT'S THE DEALIO?
Visit the deal-o.com for last minute holiday shopping!
Currently 0 Responses
-
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.
