Beach outdoor shower prompts complaints
August 25, 2011
A resident recently alerted commissioners to dangers of standing water in the Siesta Public Beach parking lot.
County receives mostly positive marks for Village maintenance
August 25, 2011
During the first eight days Sarasota County workers have handled the upkeep of Siesta Village, they have won positive marks.
County extends wiki deadline
August 25, 2011
The extension comes after requests from the public for more time to participate.
City proposes $844,000 in cuts, millage-rate hike
August 25, 2011
City Manager Bob Bartolotta said the increased millage rate would help pay for the Lido Pool and Taylor center. He also reduced the amount needed from the rainy-day fund.
Committee spars with police lieutenant
August 25, 2011
The city’s Police Complaints Committee debated with Lt. John LeBlanc over what kinds of reports are necessary for the committee to review.
News Briefs
August 25, 2011
Siesta, Venice chambers hosting networking session; City providing budget details on its website; Community orientation program kicks off Sept. 1
Siesta Key on track again to top tourist tax collections
August 25, 2011
Based on figures through June, Siesta Key brought in $32,000 more in tourist tax collections than the city of Sarasota.
New school year sees few problems on first day
August 25, 2011
Except for the minor glitches expected on any opening day of the new school year, the Sarasota County School District reported a generally smooth start Monday.
Detained bicyclists linked to vehicle burglaries
August 25, 2011
Last week on the Key, Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office deputies thought it was more than a little suspicious when they spied two young men on bicycles with no lights heading eastbound over the north Siesta bridge in the early-morning hours.
Irene shifts path away from Key
August 23, 2011
The storm is now projected to move up the coast of the eastern United States.
- 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
