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.
World Trade Center beam to be dedicated Sept. 11
September 1, 2011
The morning of Sept. 11, the city of Sarasota welcomes the public to a dedication of a World Trade Center beam that has been erected in front of the police department.
SMA reports homeless feedings progress
September 1, 2011
The Sarasota Ministerial Association is identifying organizations that feed the homeless in Selby Five Points Park so they can be involved in discussions on how best to resolve concerns.
PHOTO SPECIAL: Labor Intensive
September 1, 2011
In honor of the upcoming Labor Day holiday, we asked local laborers from Sarasota and Siesta Key to share what they love most about their jobs.
Island Beat: Human visitors declining, but avian ones increasing
September 1, 2011
With the start of the Sarasota County school year last week, the crowds finally are thinning at Siesta Public Beach.
Sarasota County Sheriff's Office maps out crime
August 31, 2011
The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office's website offers a mapping tool that lays out crime in Sarasota.
Roadwork updates for week of Aug. 28
August 29, 2011
Construction work will take place this week on Interstate 75, U.S. 301, U.S. 41, state Route 758 and state Route 72.
- 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
