Noise problems on the decline
December 1, 2011
In spite of loud festivities during the pre-Thanksgiving Turkey Trot in the Village, fewer noise violations have been recorded recently.
Majority of condos opposed to FDOT plan
December 1, 2011
Eight days before a meeting on a pedestrian island proposal for Midnight Pass Road, 27 of 34 condominium complexes had affirmed opposition to the plan.
US Airways Magazine generates Sarasota buzz
December 1, 2011
Although she wasn't expecting 'hard numbers' until November ended, Virginia Haley, president of the Sarasota Convention and Visitors Bureau, said this week that she has been hearing lots of positive responses to a US Airways in-flight magazine advertising section about Sarasota.
City tops the Key in tourist tax collections
December 1, 2011
The City of Sarasota appears to have beaten Siesta Key by seven-tenths of a percent in total tourist tax collections for the fiscal year that ended Sept. 30.
News Briefs
December 1, 2011
Osprey Avenue closure not to start until Jan. 16; Teen Driver Challenge offered for two weekends
City of Sarasota negotiating with two hotel developers
December 1, 2011
Sarasota has two companies interested in placing a hotel on a vacant parcel next to the Palm Avenue parking garage.
Traffic signal upgrades producing problems
December 1, 2011
The county is upgrading several traffic signals within the city limits. In the meantime, those signals aren't synchronized.
Siesta Drive roundabout plans to affect SCAT stops by mall
December 1, 2011
With planning still in the design phase, the Sarasota City Commission Jan. 3 is scheduled to discuss an interlocal agreement with Sarasota County involving changes planned for Siesta Drive, including a roundabout.
Osprey Library opens at Spanish Point
December 1, 2011
The Osprey Library at Historic Spanish Point will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, and 10 a.m. to noon Saturdays.
Southside kindergartners make colorful mosaics
December 1, 2011
Southside Elementary kindergartners held a dedication for their stepping-stone project Wednesday, Nov. 30, in the school’s courtyard.
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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 - May
31 May YLA Breakfast "Legendary Leaders"
7:30 am - 9:00 am
