Bridge malfunctions stuck in minds
April 10, 2013
Next time you're annoyed about being stuck in traffic, remember the motorists who endured four Ringling Bridge malfunctions in a single week during April 2000.
April 9: Daily Headlines Video
April 9, 2013
Today's Stories: Twelve former Sarasota mayors endorse Susan Chapman; Cuban defector Edward Gonzalez joins Sarasota Ballet; Colony workshop scheduled at Town Hall; Sarasota County Commission approves more Grand Prix funding
Burglary reported at Colony
April 9, 2013
Police don't know who entered at least three units at the shuttered resort.
Colony workshop scheduled at Town Hall
April 9, 2013
Commissioner Jack Duncan requested a special workshop to discuss issues with the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort.
April 8: Daily Headlines Video
April 8, 2013
Today's Stories: Sarasota County Commission tackles tourist taxes; Aging Bird Key water main to be replaced next year; Village streets repavement planned this year; Westcoast Black Theater Troupe buys permanent home
Village streets repavement planned for this year
April 8, 2013
Repavement of several streets in the Longbeach Village will begin in late summer or early fall, according to Longbeach Village Association President Michael Drake, who updated residents about plans at the association's meeting last week.
Police Department names new captains
April 5, 2013
A new organizational structure at the Longboat Key Police Department has made four officers sergeants.
April 5: Daily Headlines Video
April 5, 2013
Today's Stories: Manatee Schools to create new positions, eliminate assistant superintendents; Vandalism reported at Colony; Hymn for Her turn up the heat with new album; Weekend Best Bets
WEEKEND BEST BET: Save Our Seabirds Soiree
April 5, 2013
Event will feature food from the Longboat Key Club & Resort and string musicians.
April 4: Daily Headlines Video
April 4, 2013
Today's Stories: Homeless man arrested for murder; Semitruck overturns into river in East County; City plans Lido renourishment; Gullett students help plant garden at White House
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1 Floridafitfest and 5K Treasure Run
9:00 am - 4:00 pm - Jun
8 World Oceans Day Family Festival
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
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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.
