SCHOOL BOARD: Experience is key to race
July 29, 2010
Although the incumbent touts her years on the School Board, one opponent feels that's her greatest fault. The third candidate says his experience as a substitute teacher defines his run for office.
News Briefs 07.29.10
July 29, 2010
County commissioners approved this week an agreement with Palmer Ranch to contribute to its median and roadside maintenance.
New Gate merges with Montessori Foundation's Field School
July 28, 2010
The New Gate-Field School will offer Montessori classes for toddlers through high school students.
Replacement approved for demolished home
July 28, 2010
After the Gulf of Mexico swallowed her house, a Siesta Key property owner received the county's OK to rebuild.
Palmer Ranch retains roadway service
July 27, 2010
A three-year contract extension with Sarasota County will provide more than $189,000 per year to help pay for median and roadside maintenance.
Commission to approve park purchase
July 26, 2010
The county is set to buy an 8-acre site in the Indian Beach/Sapphire Shores neighborhood and turn it into a park.
Buchanan to hold town hall meeting
July 23, 2010
U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan will host his “America Speaking Out” town hall at 11 a.m., July 24, at the Sarasota County Administration Center.
City sets higher tax rate
July 23, 2010
The millage rate was increased for the first time in four years, but most taxpayers will still see a decrease in their actual tax bills.
Mayor, city manager spar
July 22, 2010
A rare public spat broke out between the mayor and city manager while the City Commission discussed the adoption of the Police Advisory Panel's recommendations.
Parking meters a near certainty
July 22, 2010
Because the city's parking department is on track to run out of money at the end of the next fiscal year, four commissioners want paid parking downtown soon.
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18 'Last Night Out' - Brides Against Breast Cancer Fundraiser
5:30 pm - 9:00 pm - Jun
19 Voice Aerobics with Mary Spremulli, MA, CCC-SLP
10:00 am - 11:00 am - Jun
19 Cancer Education Series at Doctors Hospital
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm - Jun
19 Anni Piper, Australia's First Lady Of Blues, On Tour
7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
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Charitable lesson
06/13/13
Temple Emanu–El Religious School donated its tzedakah — which means charity of righteousness in Hebrew — for the 2012-13 school year. -
Mind blowing
06/13/13
Sarasota Christian School sent four teams — the most in Florida — to the Odyssey of the Mind's World Finals May 23 to May 25, at Michigan State University. -
Top Truitt
06/06/13
The Board of Directors of Leadership Florida, the president of the Florida Chamber of Commerce and four Florida Leadership graduates nominated Sarasota's Pam Truitt, of Truitt Consulting, for a position on the board of directors.
