Sarasota County News

Tax collections have dropped so far and so fast that the county is changing its plan to balance its annual budget from cash reserves built up during the housing boom.

Published: Friday, November 13, 2009 at 1:00 a.m. Last Modified: Thursday, November 12, 2009 at 8:02 p.m. SARASOTA COUNTY - Like a military man with a top secret security clearance, Art Jackman keeps personal information close to the vest.

The robbery happened around 9:30 Wednesday night as employees were closing the store for the night.

Director of the Department of Public Health Public Health and Health Officer for Los Angeles County, Dr.

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Published: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at 1:00 a.m. Last Modified: Tuesday, November 17, 2009 at 6:32 p.m. In one swift move, IberiaBank has become the fifth-largest bank in Sarasota and Manatee counties.

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office is searching for the man who robbed a Landmark Bank branch this morning.

Sarasota County has twice the number of prescription-drug overdose deaths than the state average.

Since last November's election, Sheriff Tom Knight has been dogged by allegations that he accepted illegal campaign contributions.

With three playgrounds, outdoor fitness equipment, picnic pavilions, a boardwalk, a lookout tower and more than two miles of trails, it did not take long for the county's newest park to become a hit with area residents.

Some middle and high school students will be able to get swine flu vaccinations during school hours starting next week.

Cathy Antunes, center, heads the group Citizens for Responsible Government, which is suing the county over missing public records.

The Sarasota County Health Department, in partnership with school districts, will provide H1N1 vaccinations to children on Friday, November 13th at various schools throughout Sarasota..., but not just children who students.

Armed with a $500,000 federal grant, Sheriff Tom Knight is announcing a major drive Thursday to combat prescription-drug abuse.

All Sarasota children will be able to get a swine flu vaccine this week, with the Health Department opening clinics up for the first time to middle and high school students.

All Sarasota County Government offices, including libraries and recreation centers, will be closed Wednesday, Nov.

Crews doused a house fire in the 3000 block of Dunbar Road late Saturday night. One man was taken to the Venice Regional Medical Center and placed in the intensive care unit with burns on his head, hands and throat, according to the Sarasota County Fire Department.

Published: Sunday, November 8, 2009 at 1:00 a.m. Last Modified: Saturday, November 7, 2009 at 10:09 p.m. Trees that are likely candidates to become tall, canopied centerpieces of a property would get a new level of protection from being cut down under a proposed county law.

Sarasota High School Sailors marched in last year's Veterans Day Parade. Sarasota Military Academy color guard, drum line and pipers will salute veterans in a special ceremony at 11:30 a.m. Sunday, Nov.

We may not have a drag queen parade or a Hemingway look-alike contest, but for the next few days Sarasota County will have more liberal public drinking laws than Key West.