It will cost about $1 million more for Sarasota County residents to use their county parks in the coming year. ...more

November 24, 2007

Water, once everywhere, but now nary a drop What? Are you guys nuts? We buy you books and buy you books, and you still won't learn how to read! ...more

November 22, 2007

GO FISHING is a daily look at the area fishing scene through the eyes of local charter boat captains and fishing guides. Today: Mark Cook. ...more

November 19, 2007

Boaters may lose again if the county follows through on a suggested land swap plan. The plan being talked about is the possible swap of the boat ramp located on Little Lake Bonnet for a piece of private property located next to the Lake Denton boat ramp. The purpose for acquiring this additional property is to provide a venue for scuba divers. The boat ramp at Little Lake Bonnet was described by Commissioner Don Bates as "seldom used." This has not been my experience. About four years ago, I finally found my way to the Little Lake Bonnet ramp where I found it covered with broken beer bottles, and looking like a trash dump. Later that day, I returned with a broom and a couple of garbage cans, and proceeded to clean it up, so that it could be made usable. Months later I noticed evidence of further clean-up activity. ...more

October 23, 2007

An ad hoc committee has been appointed by our county commission to make recommendations regarding the Lake Denton boat ramp fiasco. The committee makeup includes two Lake Denton residents, one retired scuba diver instructor and four concerned citizens. None of which appear to directly represent the interests of boaters for which the boat ramp is designed to serve. ...more

September 7, 2007