Investigation focuses on audit
August 19, 2010
As they ready their appeal, the groups suing the county over its baseball negotiations believe an internal audit did not go far enough.
Is a private park the answer?
August 19, 2010
Former Vice Mayor Ken Shelin is proposing a private corporation take control of Selby Five Points Park. He thinks the move could revitalize the city park.
COUNTY COMMISSION: Candidates clash over business, experience
August 19, 2010
County Commission hopeful Mark Smith alleges the county is not business-friendly and criticizes Commissioner Nora Patterson's time in office. Patterson says Smith is exaggerating.
Palm Avenue parking garage behind schedule
August 19, 2010
Scheduling conflicts with Florida Power & Light put the Palm Avenue parking garage project two weeks behind schedule.
Police panel concerns remain unresolved
August 19, 2010
A meeting between Police Advisory Panel members, police department commanders and City Hall leaders did not resolve the city's objections to some of the panel's recommendations.
Rick Scott rouses supporters at Sarasota Yacht Club
August 18, 2010
Rick Scott, Republican contender for governor, was the keynote speaker Wednesday, at the Republican Club's monthly dinner. Also speaking were Maryann Boehm and Tracy Lee, Sarasota County candidates for county judge.
Locals gather for coffee with McCollum
August 18, 2010
Sarasota residents started their Wednesday morning off with free coffee and donuts, at O'Leary's, to cheer on Bill McCollum, republican candidate for governor.
CAMP SPOTLIGHT: Church of the Redeemer
August 18, 2010
The Church of the Redeemer Vacation Bible School offers attendees more than a religious education. Not only does the church offer educational lessons that teach obedience, joy, listening and baptism, but, following the lessons, children also engage in activities such as outreach projects for Haiti, puppet shows, tie-dye making, water play and even creating nativity scenes out of clay.
Burglar hits same house four times
August 18, 2010
An illegal immigrant was arrested for allegedly stealing from a homeowner who hired him to paint his house.
ODA youngsters get to know each other
August 17, 2010
In less than one week, the boys and girls who attended Out-Of-Door Academy’s Kindergarten Play Date will be meeting for class at the lower school campus. The event, organized by Lesley France and Liz Bentley, helps to prepare the little ones for their first day of school.
- May
21 Live It Up! with Parkinsons
10:00 am - 2:00 pm - May
21 Humanity Working to End Genocide meeting
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm - May
21 Cat Depot: Volunteer Orientation and Cat Socialization Level 1 Training
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm - May
22 Voice Aerobics with Mary Spremulli, MA, CCC-SLP
10:00 am - 11:00 am
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Culinary roots
05/16/13
Trevor Kunk is the chef de cuisine at Blue Hill in New York City’s Greenwich Village, which the James Beard Foundation just named "most outstanding restaurant." -
Bright lights
05/16/13
Sarasota native and resident Bri Oliva made her TV debut May 7, on the "Rachael Ray Show." Oliva was selected to participate in a segment called "Hidden Dangers on the Playground." -
Key to the city
05/02/13
More than 100 community members and leaders, friends and family surprised Paul Thorpe, one of the founding members of the Downtown Association of Sarasota, April 25, at The Gator Club, to show their appreciation and celebrate the strides he’s made for Sarasota over the past four decades.
