Police chief to learn fate
November 19, 2009
The city will reveal Friday whether Chief Peter Abbott and any other police or city employees are being reprimanded for their role in the kicking of a handcuffed suspect.
Losing bidder protests Orioles' stadium contract
November 19, 2009
Michigan-based Barton Malow was the only company to receive a perfect score on its bid to build the Orioles' spring-training stadium, but Halfacre Construction Co., a local company, received extra points — and the contract.
City wants to label parks for activities
November 19, 2009
After some games, such as golf and archery, were deemed dangerous to some park users, city officials moved to dictate what activities will be acceptable in the city's 48 parks.
City to test roundabouts
November 19, 2009
After Commissioner Terry Turner said he's seen research that suggests two roundabouts work better in tandem than one, the City Commission called for two test roundabouts on U.S. 41. — at 10th Street and 14th Street.
Manners matter
November 19, 2009
To reach a larger market, Patricia Persson, founder and president of Hobby Hall Etiquette, has expanded her etiquette classes to the Hyatt Regency Sarasota.
Siesta Beach to host Great American Smokeout
November 18, 2009
County health groups and the Sarasota Convention and Visitors Bureau will host a stop-smoking event at the beach pavilion.
Bird Key Park construction could begin in January
November 18, 2009
The Sarasota City Commission voted 4-1 Monday at its regular meeting to approve a two-phase plan for Bird Key Park.
Author Stephen King gets key to city
November 17, 2009
The part-time Casey Key resident was handed the key while on stage at the Van Wezel.
Police review panel's duties detailed
November 17, 2009
City commissioners assign duties to the board it appointed to examine the police department's policies and practices.
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22 Rhonda Riley: The Enchanted Life of Adam Hope
7:00 pm - May
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
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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.
