Daily Archives: June 1, 2012

County releases request for proposals for Siesta Village upkeep

Posted on June 1, 2012 by Rachel Brown Hackney

The request for proposals for a new maintenance vendor in Siesta Key Village went out just after midnight on May 31, Sarasota County officials have announced. The Village has been without a vendor since Aug. 15, 2011, when the contract … Continue reading →

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Raking reported to have ceased in Siesta conservation easement area

Posted on June 1, 2012 by Rachel Brown Hackney

Sarasota County staff reported to the County Commission this week that it appeared raking and grooming had ceased in the area of a conservation easement involving property at 610-612 Beach Road on Siesta Key. Howard J. Berna, an environmental supervisor … Continue reading →

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Mowing contract concerns prove to have been valid

Posted on June 1, 2012 by Rachel Brown Hackney

On Jan. 10, the majority of the Sarasota County commissioners raised questions about a recommendation from the Procurement Department regarding the awarding of the county’s annual roadside mowing bid. The low bidder for each of the county’s three mowing zones … Continue reading →

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Another new Walmart coming to Sarasota

Posted on June 1, 2012 by Stan Zimmerman

The old Ringling Publix Shopping Center is on the verge of demolition and a total makeover into a Walmart store. A preliminary site plan was presented to the city’s planning department on May 30, said planner Courtney Mendez. The redevelopment … Continue reading →

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Property and purchasing make up City Commission agenda for June 4

Posted on June 1, 2012 by Stan Zimmerman

One of the great joys of civic leadership is perusing and then approving civic improvements. As the years go by, leaders can point with pride to a building or highway they OK’d. Monday, June 4, the opportunity will come again, … Continue reading →

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City officials’ bonds flew under charter radar

Posted on June 1, 2012 by Stan Zimmerman

In 2010, when Pam Nadalini was approved as the Sarasota city auditor and clerk, a problem arose. Human Resources Director Kurt Hoverter told City Attorney Bob Fournier that Nadalini could not obtain the bond required to serve in the office. … Continue reading →

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One Book One Community voting begins today

Posted on June 1, 2012 by Cooper Levey-Baker

2012 was already shaping up as an epic election year — now, thanks to the library system, you’ve got one more decision to make. Starting today, June 1, the Sarasota County Library System is asking county residents to vote for … Continue reading →

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