Commissioners confident about candidate timeline
October 20, 2011
The majority of the Sarasota County commissioners believe they are allowing ample time to receive applications for a new county administrator. If they do not find the applicant pool adequate, they will extend the process.
Bartolotta denies allegations of computer scrubbing
October 20, 2011
The city manager emphatically called the charge of computer scrubbing 'completely unfounded.'
School board to consider other district advertising policies
October 20, 2011
The Sarasota County School Board will wait six months to see how other Florida districts develop advertising policies before deciding on action.
FULL STORY: Police pensions safe for now
October 20, 2011
The Sarasota City Commission Monday agreed night to table a proposal to force police officers into a 401(k) plan.
News Briefs
October 20, 2011
Citizens Academy enrollment open; Ford-Coates honored for finance operations; School district to host 2011 Fall College Night; Sheriff's Office receives forensics grant
Gifted program levels steady in Sarasota County schools
October 20, 2011
For the foreseeable future, the Sarasota County Public Schools should be at no risk of having to implement a lottery system to control the number of students in its gifted student programs.
Island Beat: Tushes slowly make progress on service station plans
October 20, 2011
The Tush family, owners of CB’s Saltwater Outfitters on Stickney Point Road, slowly are making progress on their plans for the former BP station just to the west of their store.
Neighbors: A focus on faith and fun
October 20, 2011
When the Rev. Dean Taylor arrived this month at St. Boniface Episcopal Church, he told the staff, 'This is your year to do bold and adventurous experiments, because the stakes are so low.'
'Mighty' Kiwanians recognize outstanding club members
October 20, 2011
The 'Mighty' Siesta Key Kiwanis Club has named Carolyn Kofler its Kiwanian of the Year 'for unwavering support and dedication' to the club and the community.
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Pink Ladies
October 17, 2011
Lemonade stands are always a great way for kids to get involved in a fundraiser. These girls made pink lemonade as part of the breast cancer walk, Sunday, Oct. 16 out on Siesta Key.
- Jun
18 'Last Night Out' - Brides Against Breast Cancer Fundraiser
5:30 pm - 9:00 pm - Jun
19 Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance June Executive Briefing - "Creating a Social Media policy at your place of business"
7:30 am - 9:00 am - Jun
20 Welcome Club of Sarasota/Manatee Luncheon
11:00 am - 2:00 pm - Jun
28 Regatta Pointe Marina River Regatta 2013
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
