FEB. 29: Daily Headlines Video

TODAY'S STORIES

+City discusses budget cuts
A budget workshop led Sarasota City commissioners to debate whether major decisions need to be made to stop the financial bleeding, including getting rid of the city's police department.

+Colony Association drafts site plan
The Colony Beach & Tennis Association outlined a draft site plan in a letter to unit owners.

+City Hall seeks advisory board volunteers
The Sarasota City Commission needs several city citizens to serve on numerous city advisory boards.

+Election Q&A: Ray Rajewski
Ray Rajewski is seeking the District 3 Commission seat because he believes residents need an alternative.

+Election Q&A: David Brenner
Vice Mayor David Brenner believes Longboat Key is a residential community that needs a mix of tourism.

+Ranch alum tackles capital
As the University of South Florida's student body president, Lakewood Ranch High School graduate
Matt Diaz is serving as the voice for college students statewide.

+ Seven ODA students make baseball a lifelong love
Seven members of The-Out-of-Door Academy baseball team have been playing together since they were in Little League.