Bayfront roundabouts to number 17 in total
April 1, 2010
APRIL FOOLS — Citing a more effective project, the city plans to increase the number of U.S. 41 roundabouts from six to 17. That includes two in a figure-eight at Gulfstream Avenue.
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.
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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.
