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The City Commission has made an exciting and important decision about the future of Bobby Jones Golf Club and how it will operate once its renovation is complete.
The commission has approved an agreement with Indigo Sports LLC to manage our historic golf course. Indigo is a reputable company with expertise in managing more than 140 municipal courses like ours across the United States.
Indigo’s responsibilities will include overseeing the installation and maintenance of new grass and the reconstruction and restoration of the historic 18-hole, Donald Ross-designed course. Once the course opens, they will manage all golf operations at Bobby Jones, including hiring employees, marketing the course, providing food and beverage service and more.
This is a fiscally responsible decision by the commission, which will still retain oversight of the Bobby Jones budget each year. Indigo will be paid with revenues collected from users of the course. We expect the new and improved course to be a popular destination for residents and visitors alike, and we anticipate that Indigo will be able to deliver excellent customer service and a great golf experience for our patrons.
In the meantime, as seen in the image below, significant work is underway and the restoration project at Bobby Jones is expected to be completed in spring 2023. Look for progress updates at www.BobbyJonesGolfClub.com
Earlier this year, the City Commission approved a new alternate position for the Board of Adjustment. This position is designed to serve on a case-by-case basis when a sitting board member is unable to participate due to a conflict of interest or unavailable because of illness or an excused absence. The alternate member will serve a 3-year term appointed by the City Commission. Candidates must be a City of Sarasota resident and cannot hold any other position with the city. It’s preferred the alternate member have prior experience serving on the Board of Adjustment.
Interested? Or have a friend or neighbor who meets the qualifications? An online application is available at SarasotaFL.gov While visiting the Advisory Board webpage, check out the City’s many advisory boards and opportunities to serve.
Thank you for considering investing your time and expertise as a volunteer advisory board member and please share this information with others to help attract a sizeable, diverse pool of qualified candidates.
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Fresh Fridays returns next week as we usher in the first Friday of the month in downtown!
This month’s theme is JAZZ ON PALM, featuring jazz ensemble Hot Tonic Orchestra, and the venue will be indoor/outdoor on N. Palm Avenue next to Art Ovation. The hotel will join the fun, opening the lobby for a unique, live painting exhibition by jazz-inspired artist Dan Houston.
Set a calendar reminder for Friday, Aug. 5 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. for music, art, dancing and more in downtown Sarasota!
Plan to arrive in downtown early and join the Palm Ave. Gallery Walk 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Hope to see you there!
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Another Friday Fest concert is coming up! Join Big Night Out at the Van Wezel on Friday, Aug. 12. Big Night Out is a variety dance band, which performs Latin, R&B and island dance music. A powerful horn section and grooving conga add to the commanding vocals of Joni Adno. Big Night Out, over the past 17 years, has become one of Southwest Florida’s most in demand dance bands. The band’s lineup includes the area’s top musicians. Big Night Out has performed at large and small venues, weddings, house parties, galas and conventions, neighborhood block parties, concerts and anywhere there’s a need for lively party music!
 And just announced is Three Dog Night coming to the Van Wezel on Friday, Dec. 9! The legendary band, now in its fifth decade, claims some of the most astonishing statistics in popular music. In the years 1969 through 1974, no other group achieved more top 10 hits, moved more records or sold more concert tickets than Three Dog Night. Their hits weave through the fabric of pop culture today, whether on the radio, in TV commercials or in major motion pictures. Tickets are on sale today!
To see the full lineup of shows coming to the Van Wezel or to purchase tickets, visit VanWezel.org
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