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.
Council's guidelines clarified for arts grants applications
November 23, 2011
By unanimous vote Nov. 17, the Sarasota County Tourist Development Council approved changes in its grants policy guidelines, part of which were designed to eliminate any confusion over eligibility of applicants for funding.
Judge calls term limit ballot language 'deficient'
November 21, 2011
Senior Judge Jack Schoonover Monday, Nov. 21, declared 'very deficient' the language approved last week by the Sarasota County Commission for a proposed county charter amendment scheduled to go on the Jan. 31 ballot.
In the Public Eye: Randall 'Randy' Reid
November 18, 2011
After working first as an intern and seasonal employee in the city government of his hometown, Vandalia, Ohio, Randall 'Randy' Reid served as assistant city manager there, from 1976 to 1981.
Siesta Key's No. 1 beach signs nearly ready
November 17, 2011
County staff appears to be in the final stages of creating new signs proclaiming Siesta Key's beach as No. 1 in the nation.
FDOT focuses on safety with pedestrian islands proposal
November 17, 2011
Siesta organizations prefer a lower speed limit and crosswalks to a proposal for pedestrian islands on Midnight Pass Road.
Palmer Point Park restoration project remains stalled
November 17, 2011
Negotiations with the contractor and a state office have prevented completion of the Palmer Point Park restoration effort.
Officer working on noise complaints
November 17, 2011
With new deputies and new restaurant managers working in the Village, uncertainty over noise regulations has resulted in more resident complaints in recent weeks.
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18 'Last Night Out' - Brides Against Breast Cancer Fundraiser
5:30 pm - 9:00 pm - Jun
19 Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance June Executive Briefing - "Creating a Social Media policy at your place of business"
7:30 am - 9:00 am - Jun
20 Welcome Club of Sarasota/Manatee Luncheon
11:00 am - 2:00 pm - Jun
28 Regatta Pointe Marina River Regatta 2013
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
