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.
Blackburn Point Park plans move forward
September 29, 2011
The County Commission approved a permit for construction and a water buffer variance. One more meeting is to be held to address remaining concerns.
New beach sign in the works
September 29, 2011
At the County Commission’s direction, county staff is assembling a group of representatives from the Key and interested members of the public to create new signage about the Siesta Public Beach being No. 1 in the United States.
Village maintenance vendor bid almost ready
September 29, 2011
A request for proposals for a new vendor to handle the upkeep in Siesta Village is awaiting final county approval before it is released. At the latest, a new vendor should be on board by early 2012. In the meantime, the county will continue the upkeep.
- 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
