May 8: Daily Headlines Video
May 8, 2013
Today's Stories: Third suspect in violent Sarasota home invasion captured; Mills freezes all school spending; Properties have stake in new Mote turtle policy; Patron Saints: Mitchell McKnight
Servicewoman salute: Shirley Beachum
May 8, 2013
Shirley Beachum was serving in London with the Women's Army Corps (WAC) 68 years ago on V-E Day — one of a few good women who helped to win the war.
Town pressures the Colony
May 8, 2013
The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort Association’s election Tuesday kept seated three out of five board members, paving the way for a developer to continue negotiation settlements.
Longboat lost Chief Hogle one year ago
May 8, 2013
Police Chief Al Hogle's contributions live on one year after his sudden death in a motorcycle accident.
Police review FRS pension plan alternative
May 8, 2013
The Longboat Key Police Department Union will take a proposal the town offered to its union members for review.
News Briefs
May 8, 2013
Mar Vista's renovation receives commission approval; Boat and trailer committee to form after recommendation
Gulf of Mexico streetlights modified for turtle season
May 8, 2013
At the town's request, Florida Power & Light is making changes to 10 streetlights for sea-tutle nesting season.
Rehab or rebuild: FDOT seeks feedback on Cortez Bridge
May 8, 2013
State officials held a public kickoff meeting as part of a study that will last at least two years.
Business Briefs
May 8, 2013
Key Club named No. 12 resort by Tennis Resorts Online; Jack Brill to run Metz Culinary Management division; Stephania Feltz named SYC member relations director
May 7: Daily Headlines Video
May 8, 2013
Today's Stories: Sarasota County deputies investigate a death on Tamiami Trail; Two stabbed in robbery attempt at Lakewood Ranch apartment complex; Longboat Key Town Commission chooses new attorney; Commissioners approve North Trail Overlay
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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.
