Sarasota homeless issue stretches to Selby Library
September 29, 2011
Downtown Sarasota radio host Phil Grande says the city and Sarasota County need to work together to solve problems involving the homeless at both Selby Five Points Park and the Selby Public Library.
Sarasota Main Street renovations proposed
September 29, 2011
The city of Sarasota will host two public meetings to ask downtown residents and business owners what major renovation they would like to see on Main Street.
News Briefs
September 29, 2011
New regulations proposed for scrap metal; County to dedicate historical marker
Island Beat: Volunteers sought for the Key’s second Crystal Classic
September 29, 2011
Mote is seeking hundreds of volunteers interested in helping out with the second Siesta Key Crystal Classic Master Sandsculpting Competition, which will be held Nov. 11-14.
Sarasota County considers closing pistol and rifle range temporarily
September 28, 2011
County Parks and Recreation may temporarily stop operations Oct. 1 at the Knight Trail Park Pistol and Rifle Range.
Commissioners approve temporary banners for special events
September 27, 2011
Sarasota County Commission Chair Nora Patterson Tuesday joined her fellow commissioners in giving the county zoning staff permission to grant temporary use permits to small businesses wishing to display banners.
County Commission to take final budget vote
September 26, 2011
The Sarasota County Commission will take its final vote on the 2012 fiscal year budget and millage rates after public hearings Sept. 26 at the Administration Center in Venice.
Sarasota County considers retail uses in major employment center areas
September 26, 2011
Sarasota County Planning Services will host a public workshop to discuss changes in zoning code, allowing for retail uses in major employment center areas.
Roadwork updates for week of Sept. 25
September 26, 2011
Construction and maintenance projects continue on Interstate 75, U.S. 301, U.S. 41, state Route 789, state Route 758, state Route 72 and state Route 681.
Pedestrian plan peeves public
September 22, 2011
Condominium association members and others say a Florida Department of Transportation plan to construct 10 pedestrian islands on a 1-mile stretch of Midnight Pass Road will create more problems instead of helping people cross the road more safely.
- 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
