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2021 Prime For Water Infrastructure Contracting Opportunities Industry leaders throughout America are sounding alarms about the dire state of water infrastructure in the U.S. A new report warns that too many public officials are ignoring repercussions that can be anticipated because of under-investing in drinking water resources and wastewater systems each year. That pattern has persisted far too long, and the result of inattention to a critical resource poses a significant risk and literally assures greatly increased future costs. Annual expenses in American households are already increasing...

That the Crocker Memorial Church still stands is a testament to a small army of volunteers who treasure the history of Sarasota County. Caretakers of the church built in 1901 are trying to raise $50,000 to supplement the $50,000 on hand so they can begin much-needed repairs on the wooden structure. Florida’s sun, wind, rain and humidity have taken their toll on the building, which has been moved three times to escape the wrecking ball that has claimed so many of Sarasota’s historic structures. Marsha Fottler, president of Historical Society of Sarasota County, said she and site manager Li...

Top 5 Things to Do this Weekend in Sarasota-Manatee: Dec. 25-27 Family-friendly events including outdoor activities this Christmas weekend. 1. Pinecraft Christmas Day Parade  One of Sarasota's most beloved events, the 25th annual Christmas Day parade is scheduled to roll through the Amish and Mennonite community of Pinecraft again this December 25th. The parade starts at 3 p.m., with participants meeting earlier at the Der Dutchman parking lot at 3713 Bahia Vista St., and then it winds through the neighborhood. Bringing a lawn chair for a sidewalk seat is recommended with folks usually lini...

SARASOTA COUNTY – Since voters overwhelmingly supported a 2018 effort to secure $65 million in funding to extend the Legacy Trail – which runs 12.5 miles south from Culverhouse Nature Park to Center Road in Venice – some south Sarasota County residents felt they were being left behind.  Residents of North Port watched as elected officials fast-tracked the construction of the northern extension. They watched a groundbreaking ceremony for those segments over the summer. They wondered if they would also get a paved trail.  The fear became so pronounced that it was a brief focal point d...