New iron fence design wins approval
October 13, 2011
Before Halloween, county officials plan to replace a damaged wooden fence along Ocean Boulevard by the Treasure Boat Way intersection.
News Briefs
October 13, 2011
2011 a banner year for two sea turtle species; Landfill closure, beach park work contracts OK'd
Tiger Bay panel debates value of term limits
October 13, 2011
One panelist said that the threat of a popular county commissioner being forced out of office would not be enough incentive for citizens to extend term limits.
Commission delays hearing on new metals ordinance
October 13, 2011
Expressing concerns about sufficient exemptions, the Sarasota County Commission Tuesday asked county staff to push back a public hearing until December.
Island Beat: Boat offshore raises lots of questions
October 13, 2011
About the same time that property owners on North Beach Road began engaging in a dispute over their rights early this month, other Key residents started spreading the word about a sailboat anchored approximately 200 yards off the beach near Access 7.
Sarasota BMX goes preschool
October 13, 2011
What seems to be chaos barreling down a BMX track is in reality carefully calculated moves, as two little racers jockey for position in a fierce fight for first place.
How the METI deal was done
October 13, 2011
The top executive for a $60 million Sarasota medical technology business took on a complicated mission: Find a buyer for the firm without sacrificing price. It was an exacting operation.
Gulf Gate students join national reading initiative
October 13, 2011
The approximately 750 students at Gulf Gate Elementary School joined forces with students all across the country Oct. 6 to "Read for the Record," which emphasizes the importance of reading to young children in families of all income levels.
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Gov. Rick Scott
October 12, 2011
Think you know Florida Gov. Rick Scott? Here are some things you may not have known about him.
FULL STORY: Gov. Scott says jobs will solve Florida's problems
October 12, 2011
Florida Gov. Rick Scott's visit to the Observer Group prompted discussion on economic growth, the importance of jobs and Scott's intention to reduce state taxes.
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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"
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