Archive for the 'Sarasota Blog' Category
Arrests made in identity thefts
Two people who worked as office cleaners are in jail this morning this morning on charges of identity theft after police say they stole patient information from medical offices to obtain credit cards. via HeraldTribune.com Tags: singer island, theme parks, busch gardens, tampa bay, boynton beach, e…
Sarasota sea turtle team in documentary
“Normally that would be the natural glow of the gulf waters. Hatchlings that march toward condo lighting and urban skyglow are at the mercy of predators, vehicle traffic, dehydration and exhaustion.” SARASOTA — Members of Sarasota County’s Sea Turtle Protection Program have joined German filmmaker…
Man arrested after trying to run over Sarasota Officer
Late Sunday evening, in fear of serious injury, Sarasota Police Department Officer Ron Dixon was forced to fire his service weapon into the windshield of a vehicle that was attempting to run him over. via ABC Action News Tags: clearwater, delray beach, marco island, west palm beach, daytona beach, …
Two Cardinal Mooney grads charged in woman’s death after she attended their party
“This one just kind of fell into place” Reports say woman was at student party before her DUI death By KEVIN DALE kevin.dale@heraldtribune.com Troopers have charged two 2007 Cardinal Mooney High School graduates with hosting an August house party … via HeraldTribune.com Tags: cocunut grove, fishi…
Sarasota, St. Armands agree to install 21 marble statues by year’s end
“I hope this has a ripple effect for other neighborhoods.” Sarasota, St. Armands agree to install 21 marble statues by year’s end By STACEY EIDSON seidson@bradenton.com SARASOTA — Bacchus, the Roman god of wine, will soon have his own spot in St. via Bradenton Herald Tags: naples, miami heat, orla…
Man charged with trying to run down a policeman
Police have arrested a man they say tried to run down a police officer during a traffic stop Sunday night. via Tampabays10.com Tags: blog, fishing, boca raton, universal, disney, beach, tampa bay, gators, lake worth, walt disney world, jacksonville, jacksonville jaguars, busch gardens, miami, ft. m…
Two killed in 11 vehicle pile up on I-75 in Sarasota Co.
Reported by ABC7 News Posted on: Monday, October 01, 2007 SARASOTA COUNTY: An 11 vehicle pile-up early Monday killed two people and forced the closure of the northbound lanes of Interstate 75 near mile marker … via WZVN-TV Fort Myers Tags: islands of adventure, orlando magic, hotels, boca raton, …
Chavez says he hopes Bush may help in efforts to free hostages in Colombia
“I hope he is willing to help us” President Hugo Chavez said Tuesday that he hopes his archenemy, U.S. President George W. Bush, plays a helpful role as the Venezuelan leader seeks to broker a deal for Colombian rebels to free hostages, … via The China Post Tags: ft. lauderdale, vacation, lantana…
Sarasota school decision goes to city leaders
“I’m personally bothered by that” Westcoast Center’s adjustment requests: 1. Increase the 20-foot maximum front yard setback along Fifth Street and Gillespie Avenue to as much as 50 feet. via HeraldTribune.com Tags: delray beach, miami lakes, stuart, rivera beach, fishing, boca raton, miami, ft. my…
Bicycle rider hurt after being hit by car
A man was flown to a hospital Saturday after being hit by a car while riding his bicycle. via HeraldTribune.com Tags: vacation, captiva island, disney, tampa, palm beach gardens, boynton beach, walt disney world, ocala, real estate, clearwater, palm beach, islands of adventure, cruise, rivera beach…
Rotary seeks area ‘pioneers’ for picnic
“We are also trying to get the word out to the younger age group of pioneers who do not know about the picnic” IF YOU GO What: Rotary Club of Sarasota’s 29th Annual Pioneer Day Picnic. When: 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday. via HeraldTribune.com Tags: north palm beach, beach, daytona beach, south florida, del…
