FEB. 16: Daily Headlines Video
February 16, 2012
Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota, and Siesta Key.
SKA dogged about pooch ban
February 16, 2012
The Siesta Key Association is working with county officials to spread the word that taking dogs on the public beach and not picking up dog waste are both illegal acts.
Crosswalks coming to Midnight Pass Road
February 16, 2012
In May, the Florida Department of Transportation expects to start the process of hiring a contractor to build four crosswalks.
Randall Reid meets with residents
February 16, 2012
During a neighborhood association meeting Monday, Sarasota County Administrator Randall Reid heard complaints that the county needs to engage the public better in major undertakings.
New site eyed for charging stations
February 16, 2012
A grass right of way in the northern part of the Village has been proposed for electric-vehicle charging stations.
Fee dispute to delay spoil islands project
February 16, 2012
The effort to restore part of Palmer Point Park, on the north end of Casey Key, has been put on hold because of a fee dispute with the contractor.
Crosswalk options to get review
February 16, 2012
The county is scheduled to get an update Feb. 21 on options for improving the visibility of pedestrians in Village crosswalks.
Labels up in the air
February 16, 2012
Five Sarasota County interim department directors are awaiting decisions on their status, while their performance and their departments are evaluated.
News Briefs
February 16, 2012
Hub two weeks away from re-opening; Public comments sought on new Gulf Gate Library; County libraries seeking feedback from customers
Season of Sharing total reaches $1.6 million
February 16, 2012
With community contributors giving more than $1.1 million to the 2011-2012 Season of Sharing, the initiative has won a gift of $500,000 from The Patterson Foundation, for a total of $1.6 million, as of Feb. 9, the Community Foundation of Sarasota County announced.
- May
20 Braden River Soccer Club Pre-Tryout Camp
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm - 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
