‘Doctor Idol’ competition prescribes fun-filled night

October 22, 2009

Twelve bands fronted by local doctors will find their rhythm for a fundraising competition organized by the Ear Research Foundation.

Miss Florida visit kicks off Southside jog-a-thon

October 22, 2009

Southside Elementary School students looked up to Miss Florida — not only because she towered over them but also because of her passion for encouraging kindness wherever she goes.

ODA fifth-graders embark on underwater exploration

October 22, 2009

It was both a fun day and a learning experience when The Out-of-Door Academy fifth-graders took a field trip Oct. 16 to Mote Marine Laboratory.

Business Observer

October 21, 2009

LLSA Chamber and SK Chamber joint mixer

October 20, 2009

The Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key Chamber of Commerce hosts a joint mixer with the Siesta Key Chamber at Flemings.

Police department consultant nixed

October 19, 2009

The city manager planned to hire a consultant to conduct a review of the police department’s practices, but city commissioners voted to have citizen volunteers do that job.

Mote announces new trustee and advisory council chairman

October 16, 2009

Penelope Kingman joined Mote’s board of trustees, and Rande Ridenour is the new chairman of Mote’s Advisory Council.

Sarasota Republican Club

October 15, 2009

The Sarasota Republican Club welcomed speaker Marco Rubio, candidate for the U.S. Senate and former speaker for the Florida House of Representatives.

Police beating investigation nears end

October 15, 2009

The city details the process in which the report will be released on the June videotaped kicking of a handcuffed suspect.

Lightning risk may zap holiday lights

October 15, 2009

A city official recommended against a proposal intended to bring shoppers downtown after saying holiday lights at Five Points Park would increase the likelihood of lightning strikes.