Public comments sought on review of schools
November 14, 2011
A company undertaking a study of the efficiency of the Sarasota County School District will hold a community open house from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15, in the Laurel Nokomis School cafeteria to take public comment on the process.
VIDEO: Siesta Key Crystal Classic dedicates opening ceremony to U.S. Veterans
November 10, 2011
Today marks the 236th anniversary of the U.S. Marines. To celebrate, the Siesta Key Crystal Classic kicked off this morning with an opening ceremony in front of an Iwo Jima sculpture.
Crystal Classic returns to Siesta Key
November 10, 2011
From its Nov. 10 tribute to veterans to its Nov. 14 conclusion, the master sandsculpting competition could draw up to 100,000 people.
Sarasota County Commission to backtrack on height vote
November 10, 2011
Commissioners will pursue a remedy after voting Oct. 12 on a zoning change that could allow Miami Beach-style skyscrapers on the county’s barrier islands.
An extension sought for SWFWMD grant
November 10, 2011
With construction of a beach stormwater project still delayed, county staff is worried about getting an extension of a grant to cover half the cost of the work.
Radar signs expected in December on Key
November 10, 2011
New radar signs are expected to help traffic adhere to posted speeds on the island.
News Briefs
November 10, 2011
County staff looking into charging-station grants; County offices to close for Veterans Day; Virtual school enrollment under way
FULL STORY: St. Denis misses cut for administrator
November 10, 2011
The list of finalists for Sarasota County administrator includes two Floridians and applicants from York County, S.C., and Augusta, Ga.
Lawsuit challenges Sarasota County over term-limits action
November 10, 2011
The commission hired the same attorney who represented the county in a 2005 term limits lawsuit to represent it again in a new lawsuit over term-limits action.
Patty's on Main closes, ending restaurant feud
November 10, 2011
A feud between two restaurants with similar names ended last month when Patty's on Main announced it was closing. A dueling piano bar is expected to open in its place.
- 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
