PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key Firefighters Visit St. Boniface Preschool
September 22, 2011
The Siesta Key Fire Department visited St. Boniface Preschool on Sept. 22.
COMMUNITY SPORTS TIPS: Staying Positive
September 22, 2011
This week, University Park Country Club Tennis Director Jared Grose shares tips for positive and stress free matches.
Pedestrian plan peeves public
September 22, 2011
Condominium association members and others say a Florida Department of Transportation plan to construct 10 pedestrian islands on a 1-mile stretch of Midnight Pass Road will create more problems instead of helping people cross the road more safely.
Work could start before 2015 on new library
September 22, 2011
The Sarasota County Commission has agreed to the replacement of the Gulf Gate Library on its current Curtiss Avenue site and has asked staff to look at ways the project can be started sooner than the fiscal year 2015 timetable for which it has been slated.
Condo residents unaware of fire code regulations
September 22, 2011
In most high-rise condominium buildings, when a fire alarm on one floor goes off, alarms also sound on just the two floors above it and the floor below it, according to the county’s chief Fire Prevention Division inspector.
School board gets news of $14 million hole in next budget year
September 22, 2011
After approving its fiscal year 2012 budget, the Sarasota County School Board Tuesday examined early projections for revenues and expenses in 2013, including a projected shortfall of $14.5 million.
Chair defends board’s actions
September 22, 2011
County Commissioner Nora Patterson told a Tiger Bay Club audience that although the commission could have paid more attention to signs of trouble with procurement before a scandal erupted, the board was constrained by the county charter.
More high school students seeking free, reduced-price meals
September 22, 2011
After the Sarasota County School District Food and Nutrition Services Department made it possible this school year for families to apply online for their children to receive free and reduced-price meals, more high school students have been approved for the aid.
News Briefs
September 22, 2011
Public meeting to be held on new scrap metal law; Henry promoted to Health Department administrator; Planning Board approves Siesta Drive store permit; County business taxes due by Sept. 30
Photo of the Day: Where am I?
September 22, 2011
Where can you find this statue on Siesta Key? Be the first to answer this trivia question and we'll give you a shout out on Facebook.
- 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
