Gulf Gate Library project could be moved up
September 6, 2011
In response to concerns voiced Tuesday by Sarasota County Commission Chairwoman Nora Patterson, county staff will examine ways to accelerate the construction of the new Gulf Gate Library. The project is set to start in Fiscal Year 2015.
PHOTO GALLERY: YES enjoys luncheon at Clayton's
September 6, 2011
The Young Entrepreneurs of Sarasota met for their weekly luncheon Tuesday, Sept. 6 at Clayton's Siesta Grille on Siesta Key.
Kidnapping attempted on Siesta Key
September 6, 2011
Police report an attempted kidnapping at 6703 Midnight Pass Road.
Beach Access 12 re-opens on Siesta Key
September 2, 2011
Beach Access 12 on the south end of Siesta Key re-opened Friday afternoon in time for Labor Day.
Siesta sees population decline over past decade
September 1, 2011
U.S. Census data for the barrier island in 2010 reported 6,565 residents, a drop of slightly more than 8%, with almost 52% of them age 62 or older.
City mulls interactive wayfinding system
September 1, 2011
A Delray Beach-based mobile media company is proposing to install a free downtown Wi-Fi system in exchange for its purchase of new interactive wayfinding signs or kiosks.
Chicks flock to beaches
September 1, 2011
Six snowy plover chicks made it to the flight stage this year on county beaches, but more than 80 black skimmer chicks achieved viability.
News Briefs
September 1, 2011
Sarasota offices to close for Labor Day; Sarasota County to hold focus groups; Sarasota alliance seeks grant panelists
Lewis enjoys interim post
September 1, 2011
Interim Sarasota County Administrator Terry Lewis says he doesn’t have the breadth of knowledge to handle the job full-time, but he’s feeling good about the challenges he’s been able to meet, including boosting morale.
Student enrollment higher than expected
September 1, 2011
Sarasota County School District administrators last week were pleased to see their first official enrollment count higher than projected, unlike the 2009-2010 school year, when the district lost state funding because of lower enrollment.
- 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
