Circle embraces historic statue
April 1, 2010
APRIL FOOLS — The city of Sarasota transported the 'Unconditional Surrender' statue from Sarasota's bayfront to its new home on St. Armands Circle.
Sarasota now officially 'Googlesota'
April 1, 2010
APRIL FOOLS — Earlier this week, Google named Sarasota to its list of test sites, prompting Sarasota commissioners to vote 3-2 Monday, March 29, in favor of permanently changing the city's name to 'Googlesota.'
High-speed streetcar coming to Main Street
April 1, 2010
APRIL FOOLS — The only way to get federal funding for the streetcar was to ensure it maintained an average speed of 50 mph. One drawback — it can't make a complete stop.
Police panel takes over department
April 1, 2010
APRIL FOOLS — The Police Advisory Panel will become the board of directors of the Sarasota Police Department. Police Panel Chairwoman Susan Chapman is named co-chief of police.
News Briefs 04.01.10
April 1, 2010
APRIL FOOLS - Sarasota just hired a consultant-hiring consultant to instruct city staff on more effective ways to hire consultants.
New Osprey library under consideration
April 1, 2010
The new library model calls for a smaller location than normal stand-alone libraries. Sarasota County is considering a classroom at Historic Spanish Point.
Referendum leads to GOP infighting
April 1, 2010
Upset that the Republican Party of Sarasota County did not oppose the school-tax extension, one prominent member accused the party of supporting big government and higher taxes.
Referendum to offer business-tax exemption
April 1, 2010
The Aug. 24 referendum vote is aimed at attracting new businesses to Sarasota County by offering up to a 100% exemption on property taxes.
Signs to point the way
April 1, 2010
The city plans to erect 6-foot signs at road closures to indicate the businesses that are still open during upcoming downtown improvement projects.
New airline targets SRQ
March 31, 2010
German-based Condor Airlines is considering non-stop flights between Sarasota and Frankfurt, Germany.
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23 [New Scholars] New College
8:00 am - 4:00 pm - May
23 Ageless Grace with Mary Masi
10:00 am - 11:00 am - May
23 Fun Fitness for Parkinsons
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm - May
23 Simply Relax! with Kathi Sims
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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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.
