Sarasota finalizes contract for new administrator
December 22, 2011
County Commission Chairwoman Nora Patterson Dec. 15 signed the formal contract with Randall H. Reid of Gainesville, making him the new county administrator.
TOP STORY, JAN.: New water pipe being installed under Big Pass
December 22, 2011
Siesta Key residents inconvenienced by Shell Road work crews will have to be patient through the end of February, when a Sarasota city project to install a new water pipeline under Sarasota Bay to the south end of Lido Beach will be finished.
Reid's employment with county becomes official
December 15, 2011
About 4 p.m. Dec. 15, Sarasota County Commission Chairwoman Nora Patterson signed the contract with new County Administrator Randall H. Reid, officially making him the successor to former County Administrator Jim Ley.
Beach sign unanimously approved
December 15, 2011
The County Commission Wednesday unanimously approved a two-sided sign proclaiming Siesta Key Public Beach No. 1 in the United States.
Barrier island height restrictions back on track
December 15, 2011
The County Commission Tuesday started a process to impose maximum construction height restrictions once again on the barrier islands.
Chalk Fest seeks partnership
December 15, 2011
Sarasota Chalk Festival founder Denise Kowal has asked the County Commission to partner with her on an application for an arts grant.
Yard debris a violation on streets, in canals
December 15, 2011
Code enforcement said Sarasota staff can use photos of violations to cite offenders.
Wiki work mostly earns commission praise
December 15, 2011
The County Commission agreed for now to focus on state mandates in revising the county's ordinance on water-efficient landscaping.
Commission approves stricter metals ordinance
December 15, 2011
A 30-day holding period and restriction of cash payments to $100 are part of a new county ordinance for secondhand metals dealers.
Emergency Operations Center sites eliminated
December 15, 2011
The County Commission asked staff Wednesday to pursue a thorough vetting of two sites for the location of the new EOC.
- 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
