News Briefs
October 6, 2011
County Commission to vote Oct. 25 on salaries; County beginning address verifications; Sarasota offers mobile health services
City of Sarasota spending $1.2 million for backflow devices
October 6, 2011
A state and federal mandate that requires municipal water systems to be protected with backflow prevention devices will cost the city of Sarasota $1.2 million.
Sarasota Animal Services sees increased adoption need
October 6, 2011
Sarasota County Animal Services won’t turn away any animals that are dropped off at its facility on Bee Ridge Road.
Dealers scrap over metals
October 6, 2011
Rare coin dealers protest as county officials try to develop a stricter ordinance regarding the sale and purchase of ferrous, non-ferrous and precious metals, including gold and copper.
Commission forgoes specific rules for park signs
October 6, 2011
Although wary of advertising in county parks, county commissioners declined to set guidelines for signage. The Friends of Sarasota County Parks Inc. will handle requests.
Island Beat: Season brings a number of fundraisers back to the Key
October 6, 2011
Benny Kimsey's bluegrass picnics are back.
County launches new energy-efficiency program
October 6, 2011
An online county initiative launched Monday has been designed to make it easier for residents to lower their utility bills.
Innovative Business: Acceleration Machine
October 6, 2011
The idea people behind a technology startup sometimes lack two key elements: cash and know-how. A trio of Gulf Coast business veterans is here to help.
PHOTO GALLERY: Pink Heals Tour hits Siesta Key Beach
October 5, 2011
The Pink Heals tour made a stop Tuesday, Oct. 4 out at the Siesta Key Public Beach. Three pink firetrucks along with volunteer firefighters who are participating in the tour came out to sell t-shirts and raise awareness about women and cancer, not specifically breast cancer.
Drowning victim off Siesta Key shore identified
September 30, 2011
The Sarasota Police Department recovered a drowning victim off the shores of Siesta Key Thursday.
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20 Braden River Soccer Club Pre-Tryout Camp
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm - May
22 Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance May Morning Express Networking Social - SCF "How SCF Supports Local Business"
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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
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