Category Archives: From the Commodore

A Denial of our Application was issued on April 20th, 2012. As a matter of procedure we have requested an extension to the time period allowing us to put together an appeal. This was done to give us time as a group to determine our next steps. Continue reading →

The Sarasota Herald recently reported the increased diversity of our community is making this a much more interesting and vital place to live.
Apparently, it’s news people respond more positively to variety than homogeneity.
I am always bemused by these collective “a ha” moments but then I never spent much time in Sun City, either.… Read full article

The 2011 budget has been approved by the Board of Directors. It looks a lot like the 2010 budget which was pretty accurate. We came in about 8% short of projected income last year but were able to push expenses down accordingly and actually increased projected net revenue fivefold to $25,504.  … Read full article

URGENT.  WE NEED YOUR HELP!
NOVEMBER 1, 2010 MONDAY 6 PM.  City Commission meeting at City Hall Sarasota. … Read full article
If you are a member or friend of the Sarasota Sailing Squadron and want to see its lease renewed as ordered by the Mayor and a consensus of the City Commission, I am asking you to show your support and come out to the City Commission meeting Monday evening November 1 at 6 PM.

Commodore’s Last Article.  It’s a long one, but it’s the last one!
It is hard to believe it but this is my last  article as Commodore of the Sailing Squadron.   As Commodore for four of the past five years, this has been an interesting time not only for me but for the evolution of the Squadron.… Read full article

It is my sad duty to report to you that our manager Nancy Carolan has advised me she has taken another position and will be leaving her job as manager at the Sailing Squadron. This will take effect mid October. Nancy has an opportunity to work as the Assistant City Traffic Manager for the City of New York.… Read full article

As we enter the month of September I am aware that this is the number one month for the likelihood of a hurricane coming ashore in Florida.  By now, all of us at the Squadron will have done our part in making all of the boats on both shore and in the water safe and well prepared for the big blow. … Read full article

In the dog days of summer it is exceedingly difficult to get motivated to sail.  Temperatures are predicted to rise to 96 degrees today and the late afternoon rain pattern has for the most part returned.  But racing continues at the Squadron and summer sailing camp moves forward for the kids.… Read full article

It is with great sadness I must report to you of the passing of long time member and friend, Daniel Wiedenhoft.  Danny passed away early this morning, July 15, 2010.  He had been suffering from cancer and his loss will be greatly felt by his family and all his many friends.  … Read full article