SEBASTIAN – Billboards touting the City of Sebastian, a big python found slithering just outside the city limits, disputes over parking, noise and a bar’s ownership have marked the last five months in Sebastian.
Looking back at these stories since VeroNews.com launched in mid-July, we can tell which articles and topics were of the most import. And we’d like to share those with you in our half-2009 Year in Review.
New owner unsure if Paradise Tiki Bar and Marina will ever open, posted Nov. 13
A dispute between the old owner and new of the Paradise Tiki Bar and Marina has led to the property being shut down. Its fate is still unclear after the former owner cleared out what he claimed to be his own possessions. The new owner, however, thought the items belong with the bar and marina.
UPDATE: Sharp eyes in Vero Lake Estates leads to python’s capture, posted Oct. 28
By the River senior facility celebrates official opening, posted Dec. 14
Sebastian City Council approves $20,000 for “Feather Wars” film, posted Aug. 14
Billboards to draw visitors sparks controversy
READ the full story: Sebastian billboards are up promoting city, posted Aug. 10
Paid parking during Fourth of July prompts city to work out own parking deal
READ the full story: Sebastian council approves event parking agreement, posted Aug. 27
Complaints regarding noise from businesses prompts new residential noise rules
READ the full story: Businesses exempt from new Sebastian noise ordinance, posted Aug. 27