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Issued at 500 AM EDT FRI SEP 03 2010

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On Monday St. Petersburg City Council Chairperson Leslie Curran was hospitalized after a bicycling accident. At a regular council meeting today, Council member Herb Polson said he will be acting chair until Curran returns

Being green hasn’t been easy for those living in St. Petersburg, where most residents have to sort, then lug their recyclables to a recycling center. Today, that changed. The city will soon offer curbside recycling – for a fee.It was a unanimous decision, which St.

Good afternoon, welcome to Radioactivity. I’m Rob Lorei. Coming up today we’ll hear about Hometown Democracy—it’s on the ballot this November and it’s backers say it’s a way for Floridians to curb the sprawling development that’s spoiled much of Florida’s natural beauty.This November Florida voters will decide on proposed Amendment Four to Florida’s Constitution.

Reminder from: SarasotaVoices Yahoo! Group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SarasotaVoices/cal McCurdy's Comedy Theatre Thursday September 2, 2010 7:30 pm - 9:00

There’s something metaphorical about a neighborhood organic garden and an organic community of neighbors, isn’t there? Synthetic fertilizers effectively increase the yield of a garden initially, long term use will destroy the microbial life in the soil.  The motto of the organic farmer is, “Feed the soil and let the soil feed the plant.”  So [...]

Well, here we are, the last day of the 'month'.  I thought it would never get here.  As is my tradition, I like to share New Years songs with you on the last day of the month, so that's what you get tonight.  I'm sure you'll enjoy them all just as much as all the Christmas stuff I've already doled out.  Well, maybe not this first track.  It's a radio commercial by Henry Morgan called New Year's Resolution from the LP The Best Of Henry Morgan 1946-47 (Command Performance Records LP-2, Mono).  I had hoped it would be a little funny skit, but it's just a slightly humorous ad for some brand of razor.  Oh, well, live and learn.  Next up, and infinitely more interesting is Let Us All Sing Auld Lang Syne by Fred Waring And His Pennsylvanians from Alma Mater Memories (Capitol ST1949, Stereo, 1963).  Nice little song here.  And lastly, I've got four different versions of Auld Lang Syne, which pales in comparison to the sixteen (!) versions I gave you back in 2008, but it's still not too shabby.  Version one is by The Ferko String Band Under The Direction Of Capt. Joseph A. Ferko from the LP The Ferko String Band Volume No. 3 (Regent MG 6085, Mono).  Version two is performed on a Swiss Coffin Music Box, from an album I've shared from earlier this year, The Story Of The Music Box (Book Records 10" Collector's Series #1011, Mono, 1952).  Version three is a short one from Irving Fields And His Trio and their album Year Round Party Fun (Oceanic OCP 511, Mono).  I think we've heard from Irving Fields already this year (and last!).  Version four is by the great Pete King Orchestra And Chorale, the album is Songs To Celebrate (Kapp KS-3284, Stereo, 1962).  This is a great companion to their Christmas LP.  And there you have it, six tracks to help you ring in the new year.  Here's the download link, don't party too hard at midnight tonight.

The Charter Review Committee will hold a meeting Tuesday, September 14, 2010 at 6 p.m. in the Commission Chambers at City Hall, 1565 First Street. The Committee will discuss the following Articles of the Charter: Article V.

CHARTER REVIEW COMMITTEE HOLDS MEETING Sarasota, FL: The Charter Review Committee will hold a meeting Tuesday, September 14, 2010 at 6 p.m. in the Commission

Are you all aware of a local community radio show called Local Matters? It runs on Thursday evenings from 6-7 pm, WSLR 96.5 LPFM, with live broadcasting on the Internet, as well.Tonight, the program’s host, Joe Hendricks, is interviewing Democratic State Attorney General candidate Dan Gelber, who will share his views on the state [...]

Neighbor came back from her cruise last weekend. We didn't see her or talk to her until today, when she came over with a nice bottle of Stolichnaya as a "thank you" for taking care of her cat.Cat is healthy and happy that neighbor is home.

Beach Conditions for Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte Counties:Gulf temperature: 83°FHeat index: 90°FSurf conditions: Smooth with 0-1 foot surf/ Light seaweed along some beachesTanning index: 9Tides in Sarasota: Low 3:32 p.m.

"I agree with you," she said. "If it's that close, do the recount." Kathy Dent Where was that sentiment election day? Dent cast the deciding vote to deny

A report will be presented to the ManaSota League of Cities next week about the Sarasota Youth Advisory Board’s recent trip to Hollywood, FL to attend the Youth Council Program of the Florida League of Cities.

When the work whistle blows at the end of the day Friday, stop laboring and start celebrating the long Labor Day Holiday Weekend!~ Find more events, attractions and hot spots on YourSarasota.com. ~Here’s a list our team has assembled of events taking place all around Your Sarasota September 3 – 6, 2010:Friday 9

Opened by Charlotte Hickey, the business offers supervision for dogs.Arrangements may be made for early drop off or late pick up.Hickey is a breeder of AKC champions and is an owner/breeder/handler. She is a Registered AKC Canine Good Citizenship Award evaluator.Mutt Management Inc., 24-Hour Doggie Daycare, 3925 Brown Ave., Sarasota.

"...Justice is the one thing you should always find You got to saddle up your boys You got to draw a hard line When the gun smoke settles well sing a victory tune Well all meet back at the...

I think this tune from Devo's new album, "Something For Everybody" (currently sitting on my desk) is very consistent with Devo's traditional bouncy, danceable grooves, overlaid with Devo's traditional cynicism. An excellent tune, I think.

Obama Speech on Iraq, Rewritten by WOTN Editor Obama's new speech on Iraq, as written by me. My future as a speechwriter starts here. I like to capture the true essence of the one's positions and personal beliefs in

MSNBC’s Chris Matthews is starting to get frustrated by Obama’s constant use of the teleprompter. Matthews said, “I really support the President on a lot of his views, in fact all of them almost, but I got to tell

Supposedly, if we lower taxes on our rich people, our economy will jump up and dance, and there will be good jobs available for every American who needs to work for a living. But tax rates, especially on our richest citizens, are already at the lowest rate since Truman was President, and our economy is [

I lucked into the beginnings of a sale at L. Boutique in Burns Court (556 Pineapple Ave., Sarasota) this afternoon. The sale officially starts tomorrow, and it is not to be missed! All of my favorite labels Trina Turk, Nanette Lepore, Milly, Three Dots… all marked down! We’re talking racks full of $39 and $69 [...]

Bottle corks from Sarasota Trading Co. A great place for decorators and photographers