The Meadows News

Shortly after 10 a.m. this morning, The Giving Partner's website reports that the 36-Hour Giving Challenge has brought in approximately 5,100 gifts, totaling $1.78 million.

CodeRED issues an automated phone call to alert registered property owners and occupants in the event of an incident that could impact their daily activities Sarasota County is encouraging property owners, both year-round and seasonal, to sign up for its free CodeRED alert notification system.

The women of The Meadows Country Club's golf, tennis and fitness communities recently raised nearly $11,000 to assist uninsured and underinsured patients at Sarasota Memorial Health Care System's Breast Health Center.

The Knights of the Eagle chapter of the International Widows Sons Masonic Riders motorcycle group recently raised $7,500 for the Southeastern Guide Dogs' Paws for Patriots program by selling raffle tickets for a customized golf cart.

The Sarasota County Commission unanimously approved a multitude of contract and phasing changes for Nathan Benderson Park Wednesday, while reaffirming the county would not provide any more money for the project than the $20 million in tourist-tax revenue it already has pledged.