A Visual Guide to the Different Law Enforcement Agencies How many of you knew that Sarasota County had seven different law enforcement agencies? To help you understand and identify the different agencies in Sarasota we have put together this visual guide. Sarasota Sheriff’s Office The most common agency people will see is the green and […]
Operation Green Light
Money Saving License Reinstatement Good news to all traffic violators in the bay area, thanks to what is being designated Operation Green Light. Operation Green Light will give its residents a financial break and a chance to pay any delinquent traffic tickets and any court fines or fees at a reduced cost. The reduced cost […]
10 Cars That Get the Most Tickets
If you are in the market for a new car, pay attention. Insurance.com recently did a study that listed the most frequently pulled over vehicles of 2014. You might be shocked to know what did and didn’t make the cut. Cars made by Lamborghini and Ferrari, which could have easily doubled the speed limit weren’t […]
No Degree Here’s a Gun?
Sarasota Police Department Lowering its Requirements An article was recently released by Channel 10 News that read “Sarasota Police no longer require college degree.” Why would the Police Department lower its requirements? Isn’t upholding the law one of the most important and critical jobs in our community? Well apparently, over the next 4 years the […]
Peek-A-Boo!! We See You
Isn’t it ironic that the iconic Red, White, and Blue that represents freedom in our country can mean the exact opposite when it is flashing behind you? I’m sure, like a lot of you, when I see those flashing lights behind me I immediately feel like I did something wrong and feel like I need […]
Florida Court of Appeals Red-Light Camera Ruling
Recent controversy has surrounded American Traffic Solutions Inc., a private company that has over 3,000 road safety cameras installed across the US and Canada. The issue itself began in 2011, when Eric Arem from Hollywood, FL received a subpoena from ATS when he decided to ignore the first citation he received for an alleged violation […]
Florida is preparing to take on possible cases of Ebola
Florida residents recently encountered their first Ebola scare when the media announced that a man in Sarasota had walked into the hospital with Ebola-like-symptoms and confirmed he had recently been in the area of West Africa. Fortunately, the doctors determined that it was unlikely the man was carrying the deadly virus and was removed from […]
Florida Marijuana Debate: John Morgan V. Sheriff Grady Judd
Florida voters will have the chance to vote “yes” or “no” on Amendment 2, which covers the issue the issue of medical marijuana, this November 4th. If passed, Florida will join 23 other states and the District of Columbia who have legalized the use of medical marijuana. The vastly divergent arguments which are swirling around […]
Your Guide to Partying Safely at the 2014 Gasparilla Pirate Fest
It’s time to party hearty at the upcoming annual Gasparilla Pirate Fest, and Tampa residents are gearing up for the excitement. The festivities take place on January 25th, 2014, beginning at 10:00 a.m. when the Gasparilla Pirate Fest Street Festival welcomes visitors and ending as the last weary pirate gives up the ghost around 10:00 […]
All You Need to Know Regarding Tickets, Parking, Docking and Fees for Gasparilla 2014
The 2014 annual Gasparilla Pirate Fest is fast-approaching; the Gasparilla Chidlren’s Parade and Piratechnic Extravaganza is this coming Saturday, January 18th. The next Saturday, January 25th, brings a return of all the Gasparilla events , beloved by residents and visitors alike. The Gasparilla Pirate Fest Street Festival and the Invasion Brunch both kick off at […]
