FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Bob and Eileen Parkinson
September 29, 2011
Enjoy this week's edition of five things, featuring Bob and Eileen Parkinson.
COMMUNITY SPORTS TIPS: Reducing belly fat
September 29, 2011
This week, Fitness Together-Lakewood Ranch owner and personal trainer Nicole Clark shares tips for losing that extra bit of belly fat.
Blackburn Point Park plans move forward
September 29, 2011
The County Commission approved a permit for construction and a water buffer variance. One more meeting is to be held to address remaining concerns.
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
- 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 - May
31 May YLA Breakfast "Legendary Leaders"
7:30 am - 9:00 am
