City of Sarasota negotiating with two hotel developers
December 1, 2011
Sarasota has two companies interested in placing a hotel on a vacant parcel next to the Palm Avenue parking garage.
Traffic signal upgrades producing problems
December 1, 2011
The county is upgrading several traffic signals within the city limits. In the meantime, those signals aren't synchronized.
Siesta Drive roundabout plans to affect SCAT stops by mall
December 1, 2011
With planning still in the design phase, the Sarasota City Commission Jan. 3 is scheduled to discuss an interlocal agreement with Sarasota County involving changes planned for Siesta Drive, including a roundabout.
County tourist tax revenue passes $11 million mark
November 23, 2011
Siesta Beach's No. 1 ranking gets considerable credit for the county's best tourist tax revenue total since the 2006 fiscal year.
Light Up the Village brings out families
November 23, 2011
The Village's biggest annual event kicks off the Siesta holiday season for children of all ages.
Merchants denounce Main Street project
November 23, 2011
Downtown business owners believe now is not the time for a Main Street streetscape project that will tear up the street and sidewalks.
Kiosks coming to the beach concession area
November 23, 2011
The new Siesta beach concessionaire soon will be installing movable kiosks and getting a break on its payments to the county.
News Briefs
November 23, 2011
County offices closed for Thanksgiving holiday; City changes garbage schedule for holiday; Collins named SMH Physician of Year
Commission takes no action after judge's ruling
November 23, 2011
The County Commission Tuesday made no effort to amend the ballot wording for a proposed charter amendment on term limits, which a judge Nov. 21 had ruled misleading.
Commissioner Patterson won't seek another term
November 23, 2011
County Commission Chairwoman Nora Patterson says she has no plans to seek a fifth term on the county board when her current term is up in 2014.
- 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
