Residents oppose park proposal
February 9, 2012
Residents of an adjacent condo complex are fighting a proposal for an open Ocean Boulevard lot, with a view of the Gulf of Mexico, to be turned into a pocket park.
Siesta Beach alcohol ban sought
February 9, 2012
Relatives of a Siesta runner who was killed by an allegedly drunk driver reportedly are planning to seek a county ban of alcohol consumption on the Siesta Public Beach.
Traffic-safety measures urged for Midnight Pass Road
February 9, 2012
Residents along a northern stretch of Midnight Pass say new measures should be taken to slow speeders and prevent accidents.
Village upkeep under budget for fiscal year
February 9, 2012
Records show the county is on track to spend less than half of the $207,407 budgeted this year for upkeep of Siesta Village.
Energy Economic Zone program parameters set
February 9, 2012
The Sarasota County Commission once again has held off on making a formal decision on an Economic Energy Zone program.
News Briefs
February 9, 2012
Talman offers 'not guilty' plea in Donna Chen case; Comp plan amendment workshop focuss on retail; County offers property owners notification system
U.S. 41 roundabouts to be unveiled in May
February 9, 2012
Once built, two roundabouts planned for U.S. 41 at 10th and 14th streets are intended to slow traffic to 35 mph.
Dog washes no longer welcome at park
February 9, 2012
Dog owners are complaining about the county asking a mobile dog-washing business to stop coming to the 17th Street Paw Park in Sarasota.
Police complaints committee feud grows
February 9, 2012
Members of the city's Police Complaints Committee have refused to accept a suggestion that briefer reports cannot be produced for their review, and they are questioning whether investigations into police misconduct are wasting taxpayer dollars.
Patterson Foundation focuses on partnerships
February 9, 2012
During the first of seven scheduled sessions, Patterson Foundation Executive Director Debra Jacobs outlined Tuesday the specific partnerships and projects of the organization, with an emphasis on its guiding philosophy.
- May
22 Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance May Morning Express Networking Social - SCF "How SCF Supports Local Business"
7:30 am - 9:00 am - May
26 Tribute to Heroes Parade - Main St LWR
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm - May
28 Braden River Soccer Club Try-outs
6:00 pm - May
29 LWRBA May Membership Lunch
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
