New beach sign in the works
September 29, 2011
At the County Commission’s direction, county staff is assembling a group of representatives from the Key and interested members of the public to create new signage about the Siesta Public Beach being No. 1 in the United States.
Village maintenance vendor bid almost ready
September 29, 2011
A request for proposals for a new vendor to handle the upkeep in Siesta Village is awaiting final county approval before it is released. At the latest, a new vendor should be on board by early 2012. In the meantime, the county will continue the upkeep.
Siesta still leading the way
September 29, 2011
It seems Siesta Beach’s No. 1 beach ranking is paying off.
Docks approved on Avenida del Norte
September 29, 2011
The Sarasota County Commission Tuesday not only approved license agreements for single-family docks on a street adjacent to the Grand Canal but also told staff it did not need to discuss future requests.
Sarasota homeless issue stretches to Selby Library
September 29, 2011
Downtown Sarasota radio host Phil Grande says the city and Sarasota County need to work together to solve problems involving the homeless at both Selby Five Points Park and the Selby Public Library.
Sarasota Main Street renovations proposed
September 29, 2011
The city of Sarasota will host two public meetings to ask downtown residents and business owners what major renovation they would like to see on Main Street.
News Briefs
September 29, 2011
New regulations proposed for scrap metal; County to dedicate historical marker
Sarasota County firefighters recognized during presentation
September 29, 2011
Sarasota resident Norman Schimmel, a native New Yorker, Tuesday presented to the Sarasota County Fire Department a framed photograph of the wall at the Tribute WTC Museum in New York City that is a memorial to the 343 firefighters who lost their lives on 9/11.
Neighbors: Classic Commitment
September 29, 2011
As chairs of the Siesta Key Crystal Classic Master Sandsculpting Competition’s organizing committee, Eileen and Bob Parkinson relish the opportunity to contribute to their adopted community.
Island Beat: Volunteers sought for the Key’s second Crystal Classic
September 29, 2011
Mote is seeking hundreds of volunteers interested in helping out with the second Siesta Key Crystal Classic Master Sandsculpting Competition, which will be held Nov. 11-14.
- 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
