County more pessimistic than state on property values
September 15, 2011
Sarasota County staff projects taxable property values will drop 4% in fiscal year 2013, while the state is projecting a 2.7% increase. Moody’s is even more pessimistic than the county.
Neighbors: Siesta Olympian
September 15, 2011
Sgt. Scott Osborne, leader of the community policing station on the Key, has been winning medals since 2002 in the Florida Police & Fire Games.
Island Beat: Manatees spark light-hearted comments
September 15, 2011
The subject matter was serious, but both Siesta Key Association directors and audience members injected more than a little levity into the Sept. 1 discussion about protecting the manatees in the Grand Canal.
Quidditch sweeps through campuses
September 15, 2011
You don’t have to be Harry Potter to play the magical wizarding game of Quidditch. Although you may not able to zoom through the air on a broomstick, the earthbound version — Muggle Quidditch — still has its perks.
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Dog Days of Summer
September 14, 2011
When there is low tide by the Siesta Key bridge, many people and their pets head out for fun and dirty walks in the surf and mud of the Sarasota Bay.
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Serve's Up!
September 13, 2011
Siesta Key Public Beach offers more than just water and sand activities. The public tennis courts out by the beach are a great place to enjoy a game of tennis with friends or to get in a tennis lesson.
Season of Sculpture to unveil sixth season
September 12, 2011
Ten new large-scale sculptures will be installed at Sarasota’s Bayfront Park this November.
County Commission to hold public hearing on budget
September 12, 2011
The Sarasota County Commission will hold public hearings Monday, Sept. 12, on tax assessments and the fiscal year 2012 budget during a special meeting from 7 to 9 p.m. in the commission chamber at the Sarasota County Administration Center, 1660 Ringling Blvd.
Roadwork updates for week of Sept. 11
September 12, 2011
Construction work will take place this week on Interstate 75, U.S. 301, U.S. 41, state Route 789, state Route 758 and state Route 72.
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Coffee Break
September 12, 2011
Mike and Janice Quinn enjoy a cup of coffee at LeLu Coffee Lounge before enjoying a day on the Key.
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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
