'Legoman' linked to Chalk Festival artist
October 28, 2011
The mysterious 8-foot-tall 'Legoman' appears to be linked to a Dutch artist participating in the 2011 Chalk Festival.
Intersection focus of new complaints
October 27, 2011
Residents complaining about visibility issues at the intersection of Treasure Boat Way and Ocean Boulevard have won county staff’s vows to alleviate those concerns.
County administrator candidates revealed
October 27, 2011
The Sarasota deputy city manager, the former town manager of Longboat Key and the Longboat Key police chief are among the 45 candidates from across the U.S. seeking Jim Ley's old job.
Another Turtle Beach renourishment in the works
October 27, 2011
Just as property owners along Turtle Beach finish paying assessments for a 2006-07 renourishment project, the county is expected to start another initiative to add sand to Turtle Beach.
Lower Beach Road speed limit approved
October 27, 2011
The County Commission Tuesday accepted a staff recommendation to lower the speed limit from 35 mph to 30 mph on part of the road.
New program emerges to help the homeless
October 27, 2011
The City Commission Monday voiced support for a program called Street Teams, in which groups of homeless people would undertake Public Works Department jobs downtown.
Commission approves design changes at Benderson Park
October 27, 2011
The incorporation of a 'return canal' will enable the aquatic park to host every level of national and international rowing competition.
News Briefs
October 27, 2011
Fence replacement delayed at Treasure Boat; Siesta beach discussion delayed until Nov. 9
Island Beat: Rare 'witch' shows up on north end of the Key
October 27, 2011
Just in time for Halloween, my favorite wildlife watchers on the Key have reported another coup.
Giant Legoman washes ashore on Siesta Key
October 25, 2011
Residents on the north end of the Key and people who regularly walk the Siesta Key beach in the mornings had a big surprise awaiting them today: a large Legoman, about 8 feet tall, had washed ashore from the Gulf of Mexico.
- 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
