Bird nests shut down Siesta beach access
May 20, 2010
Although they were roped off, someone intentionally crossed a barrier and destroyed two snowy plover nests at Siesta Key beach access No. 7, which was then closed.
Market senses unsustainable deficits, debt
May 20, 2010
If the government were a family, the family would be broke. Expect interest rates to keep rising.
Underwater robots sent to search for oil
May 18, 2010
On Monday, Mote Marine Laboratory scientists launched an underwater robot offshore of southwest Florida to patrol the Gulf of Mexico for oil.
Sarasota Police Chief Peter Abbott resigns
May 18, 2010
City Manager Bob Bartolotta said the police chief was not instituting enough changes to the department.
Paid parking on hold again
May 18, 2010
City commissioners decided not to decide whether to impose paid parking downtown. The issue will be brought up again in about two months.
Commission to review paid parking today
May 17, 2010
City commissioners could make a decision today whether to fund the city's parking operations with meters or with tax dollars.
Downtown to feature new sculptures
May 14, 2010
The Public Art Committee this week selected 12 sculptures out of 21 entries to be featured in various places downtown.
Unconditional Surrender agreement signed
May 13, 2010
Compromises from the sculpture's owner and its prospective buyer now are being reviewed by the city attorney's office.
Twist of fate saves neighbor's home
May 13, 2010
After a Palmer Ranch man took a course on fire-extinguisher use, his neighbor’s home caught on fire after a candle holder exploded.
Panel prepares final recommendations
May 13, 2010
With just one scheduled meeting left, the Police Advisory Panel is compiling its recommendations for the Sarasota Police Department. One of the most debated items is profiling in North Sarasota.
- Jun
20 Ageless Grace with Mary Masi
10:00 am - 11:00 am - Jun
20 Fun Fitness for Parkinsons
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm - Jun
20 Simply Relax! with Kathi Sims
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm - Jun
20 Ladies' Night at Darwin's on 4th
9:00 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.
