Concerns voiced about pedestrian safety at night
January 5, 2012
Siesta Key Village Association members plan to ask county officials to work on a means of illuminating Village crosswalks at night, to improve pedestrian safety.
Athlete of the Week: Tayler Brothers
January 5, 2012
Tayler Brothers, 20, of Osprey, got his first boogie board for his fifth birthday and has not been off his surfboard since.
PHOTO GALLERY: A booming good time
January 5, 2012
Although downtown Sarasota did not have its traditional New Year's Eve celebration, the 16-minute fireworks show on the bayfront, by Marina Jack, did mark a celebratory start for 2012. And although the crowd wasn't close to the size seen on July 4, people nonetheless were appreciative of the light show.
ISLAND BEAT: Oh, what a busy beach it was for the holidays
January 5, 2012
With temperatures hovering the 80s for much of the holiday period, it was no surprise that the No. 1 beach in the country was a popular spot.
Sarasota road construction resumes tomorrow
January 2, 2012
In observance of the holiday season, construction has been suspended through today, and will resume tomorrow, Jan. 3.
Supervisor of Elections to host several events this week
January 2, 2012
The Supervisor of Elections hosts several election-related events this week, including voter registration and education events, public meetings, and public appearances by Supervisor of Elections Kathy Dent and senior staff members.
YEAR IN PICTURES: December, 2011
January 2, 2012
Take a look back at photos from this year in The Pelican Press.
TOP STORY, DEC.: Straw poll shows opposition to pedestrian islands plan
January 2, 2012
The majority of Key residents attending a public meeting Tuesday indicated they preferred no action out of five options for improved pedestrian safety on Midnight Pass Road.
YEAR IN PICTURES: November, 2011
January 1, 2012
Take a look back at photos from this year in The Pelican Press.
TOP STORY, NOV.: Tourist tax revenue passes $11 million mark
January 1, 2012
Siesta Beach's No. 1 ranking gets considerable credit for the county's best tourist tax revenue total since the 2006 fiscal year.
- 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
