Sarasota News Leader
January 10, 2014
Page 64
PUTNAM TO BE KEYNOTE SPEAKER AT REPUBLICAN CLUB MEETING
Adam Putnam, Florida's commissioner of
agriculture, will be the keynote speaker at the
Sarasota Republican Club's dinner meeting at
6 p.m. on Jan. 16 at Marina Jack, the club has
announced.
Marina Jack is located at 2 Marina Plaza off
U.S. 41 in downtown Sarasota.
Reservations are required at www.sarasotarepublicanclub.com; by sending $30 per member
and $35 per guest to Sarasota Republican
Club, PO Box 51953, Sarasota, FL 34232; or
by calling 888-325-3212.
Adam Putnam is the Florida commissioner
of agriculture. Image courtesy www.
freshfromflorida.com
BIRD KEY PARK GETTING PARKING UPGRADES
Work on upgrades to the drivable grass park- with access allowed to parking areas that are
ing areas in Bird Key Park began this week, not the focus of the work, the release points out.
the City of Sarasota announced.
The replacement process started on the west
Because of the volume of parking and exces- side of the park, the release continues; work
sive wear, the drivable grass parking areas on the east side will begin in approximately
will be replaced with sustainable pavers, two weeks.
which are expected to be more durable, a The project is expected to be finished within
news release says. Bird Key Park will be open one month at a cost of $75,467, the release
to the public during the construction period, adds.
Bird Key Park is a popular spot for tourists and county residents. Photo by Norman Schimmel
