PHOTO GALLERY : CaliFlorida Longboarda Cruza Palooza
April 8, 2013
CaliFlorida Surf - Skate Shop hosted Longboarda Cruza Palooza Sunday, April 7 to get long board skaters out and just to have fun. More than 100 skaters registered for the 13.2, 2.6 and 4.4-mile races. Children raced the 2.6-mile race and both amateurs and pros raced the 13.2 and 4.4-mile race. Racers ages eight to 55 participated in races around the island. “This is what we do,” said owner Blake Parsons.
April 8: Daily Headlines Video
April 8, 2013
Today's Stories: Sarasota County Commission tackles tourist taxes; Aging Bird Key water main to be replaced next year; Village streets repavement planned this year; Westcoast Black Theater Troupe buys permanent home
PHOTO GALLERY : Run for the Turtles
April 7, 2013
Nearly 1,000 runners hit the beach Saturday, April 6 to help endangered turtles at Mote Marine Aquariums Run for the Turtles on Siesta Key Beach. The 5K sanctioned by the Manasota Track club and the 1-mile fun-run/walk provided major support for Mote Marine Laboratory’s Sea Turtle Conservation and Research Program
April 5: Daily Headlines Video
April 5, 2013
Today's Stories: Manatee Schools to create new positions, eliminate assistant superintendents; Vandalism reported at Colony; Hymn for Her turn up the heat with new album; Weekend Best Bets
April 4: Daily Headlines Video
April 4, 2013
Today's Stories: Homeless man arrested for murder; Semitruck overturns into river in East County; City plans Lido renourishment; Gullett students help plant garden at White House
April 3: Daily Headlines Video
April 3, 2013
Today's Stories: Deputies arrest parent for child neglect, find baby near drugs; Private push or public interest?; Vandals leave anti-Wal-Mart graffiti at shopping center; Steakburger chain makes state debut; Patron Saints: Dr. Phillip Nelson
April 2: Daily Headlines Video
April 2, 2013
Today's Stories: Commissioners approve North Trail overlay; Commissioners deny St. Denis' retirement request; Siesta Key public beach No. 2 in the country; Rosalyne Holdings purchases 6.5 acres in the Rosemary District
Siesta Key beach listed No. 2 on Tripadvisor for 2013
April 2, 2013
Siesta Key public beach was listed as No. 2 on the top 25 beaches in the United States right after Ka'anapali Beach in Lahaina, Hawai, on tripadvisor's 'Best of 2013.'
April 1: Daily Headlines Video
April 1, 2013
Today's stories: Professional mime group proclaims 'silence is golden'; SMR adds 'green' to its portfolio; Colony to be demolished; Swan, peacock hybrid ruffles residents' feathers; Adult bookstore has city turning pages
Sequestration affects Sarasota County tourist taxes
April 1, 2013
The automatic federal spending cuts will require nearly $40,000 of additional spending from bed tax revenues to replace bond subsidies.
- 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
