Centennial website features another journal entry

Author: John Morton

Sarasota County continues to celebrate its 100th year. It started on July 1, 1921, when it split away from Manatee County.

But, did you know a hurricane made life difficult for its new leaders right out of the gate? Dr. Frank Cassell shares more history in the September/October volume of his ongoing journal about all things centennial.

To view this journal and previous ones, visit sarasotacountycentennial.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Centennial-Journal-vol8-12pgs-.pdf

Author: John Morton

Tags: Dr. Frank Cassell, Sarasota County

January 21, 2023

Turtle Beach renourishment webinar is Jan. 24

A Sarasota County-hosted webinar that will address the planned renourishment of the south end of Siesta Key at Turtle Beach is open to the public. It begins at 5:10 p.m. Jan. 24 and will have a question-and-answer session following the presentation. To participate in the Zoom meeting, register at: https://scgov.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_wf4uqoaXQ9We3GfBS_2IlQ If you’d like to email […]

January 21, 2023

Siesta Village Dentistry hosting Feb. 10 party

Siesta Village Dentistry, 5136 Ocean Blvd. in Davidson’s Plaza, is holding a Valentine’s Love and Appreciation Party from 3 to 6 p.m. Feb. 10.Enjoy live music, food and champagne, and a tour of the business’ high-tech office.RSVP by Feb. 3 by emailing siestavdentistry@gmail.com or by calling (941) 505-1200.

January 21, 2023

Commissioners to vote on Gilligan’s request for extended live music hours

The Sarasota Board of County Commissioners will be voting on a request for a special exception by Gilligan’s Island Bar & Grill to extend its hours for live music until as late as 2 a.m. The meeting is at 9 a.m. Jan. 31 in the board’s chambers at 1660 Ringling Blvd. in downtown Sarasota. The […]

January 21, 2023

Vows renewal event set for Siesta Beach

The annual Say “I Do” Again event is set for Feb. 14 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Siesta Beach, 948 Beach Rd.At 5 p.m., light refreshments will be served and live music will be performed. Photo opportunities will also be available.At 6 p.m., a non-denominational service will be at held.Cost is $15 per couple […]

January 18, 2023

Weekly sunrise beach walks return Feb. 1

Beginning Feb. 1 and going through March 29, Sarasota County is sponsoring a free Wednesday morning Siesta Beach Sunrise Walk along Siesta Key. It begins at the public beach’s main pavilion, 948 Beach Rd., and goes from 8 to 9:30 a.m. No registration is required.