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News Briefs

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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