Deputies: Drunk thief wanted to redecorate
February 26, 2010
While drunk, a man spotted some patio furniture he "thought would be cool" for his friend's Siesta Key apartment.
Sparks fly as city hires new auditor and clerk
February 25, 2010
Pamela Nadalini was named the first black city auditor and clerk and first female charter official in Sarasota's history, but not before a bit of testiness arose from the City Commission and the audience.
Buchanan to address City Commission
February 25, 2010
Rep. Vern Buchanan will appear at a Sarasota City Commission meeting for the first time ever to discuss how the federal government can help the city.
Projects to impact downtown
February 25, 2010
The city is squeezing five major construction and improvement projects, which take place within two blocks of each other, into eight months.
Permanent police panel considered
February 25, 2010
At its next meeting, the Police Advisory Panel will discuss recommending a permanent version of the panel that would examine complaints against the police department.
Photo leads to election inquiry
February 25, 2010
Opponents of the school-tax referendum were sent a photo they say shows a school employee handing out pro-referendum material. But when they tried to file a formal complaint, they got the runaround.
News Briefs 02.25.10
February 25, 2010
The creator of the Osprey Beautification Association and its only president is stepping down after 10 years.
Downtown Sarasota farmers market eyes new changes
February 25, 2010
From a street covering to keep customers cool, to Saturday morning jazz concerts, the Downtown Sarasota Farmers Market is instituting improvements it hopes will draw more people.
New Gate student clearly has a way with words
February 25, 2010
Tenth-grader Savannah Hillebrand will compete in the Poetry Out Loud state competition next month in Tallahassee.
SSAS launches Web site for Haiti relief effort
February 25, 2010
Starting this week, David Carr, art director for Sarasota School of Arts and Sciences, will announce to students a fundraising Web site to help Haiti’s earthquake victims.
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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 - Jun
20 Ageless Grace with Mary Masi
10:00 am - 11:00 am
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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.
