Peacocks causing trouble again
November 25, 2009
The famous Longbeach Village peacock flock has grown to more than 30 birds. It will be reduced to a dozen birds next month.
Town engineer finds roundabout flaws
November 24, 2009
The town manager received permission to spend $25,000 for a consultant to combat the city of Sarasota’s roundabout proposal earlier this year.
Turkeys with gratitude
November 24, 2009
For three hours Friday, Nov. 20, Plymouth Harbor CEO and President Harry Hobson and staff members Jose Rocha and Sonya Williams handed out turkeys to 200 staff members and those closely associated with the community's services. Dorothy Cleare, left, assistant occupational therapist at Plymouth Harbor, accepts the iconic bird of Thanksgiving before she leaves for the day.
Town works to restore beach
November 24, 2009
Public Works Director Juan Florensa said the loss of a beach near the North Shore Road beach access is now a threat to the road and town utilities.
Key resident gives thanks for gift of life
November 24, 2009
Gulfshore of Longboat Key resident Charlotte Jensen received a kidney transplant six months ago.
Save Our Seabirds helps bird, plane
November 24, 2009
The organization came to the rescue of a swan living on a closed runway of Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.
Sarasota Bay receives good report card
November 24, 2009
The Sarasota Bay Estuary Program reports about 4,040 acres of new seagrass habitat have been created.
Tiger Bay Club debates oil drilling
November 24, 2009
An oil drilling discussion at The Sarasota Tiger Bay Club's monthly meeting got heated when environmentalists debated with oil drilling supporters.
Firefighter disputes pension change
November 24, 2009
Firefighter paramedic Jeff Bullock told the firefighter pension board the town's pension liability should not be held against the firefighters as they try to broker a new contract.
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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.
