Sarasota Half Marathon & Relay - March 13   Planning Ahead - The 11th annual First Watch Sarasota Half Marathon & Relay will be held this Sunday, March 13.

The event will start at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall at 6:45

	Route for the 11th annual First Watch Sarasota Half Marathon & Relay.

a.m., head north to the Ringling Museum of Art, through the nearby  neighborhoods then south on U.S. 41, across the Ringling Bridge, around St. Armands Circle, then back to the Van Wezel for the finish line.  The event is scheduled to conclude by 10:30 a.m.  For a detailed list of temporary lane closures click here.

This is the longest running half marathon in Sarasota and once again it's sold out.  Organizers are debuting a partnership with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital this year which will give 100 individuals an opportunity to raise funds for this worthwhile charity and guarantee them race entry in the sold out event.  For details click here.

Good luck to all the runners!  And, remember: Daylight Saving Time starts Sunday morning...so, set your clocks one hour ahead to ensure you're on time for the race.

FDOT:  Coon Key Bridge Construction  We've been notified by the Florida Department of Transportation that a deck replacement project on the Coon Key bridge has been placed into the construction schedule sooner than expected.  Starting April 4, westbound S.R. 789 (John Ringling Blvd) will be reduced from two lanes to one while FDOT crews make necessary improvements to the bridge.

Two concrete panels on the bridge will be replaced, with the construction work taking place during daylight hours.  FDOT anticipates the project will be finished by mid-July.
Due to the acceleration of the project, the City now will delay two scheduled improvement projects in the vicinity until the bridge work is completed.  Once FDOT is finished, the City will begin median enhancements as well as construction of a sidewalk near Bird Key.

To see information provided by FDOT click here.

Bobby Jones Golf Club -  Men's Sr. City Tourney:  April 2 & 3    Registration is now open for men interested in competing in the 21st Annual Men's Senior City Championship at Bobby Jones Golf Club.

The tournament is open to any male golfer who will be at least 50 years young by the start of play.  A Super Senior division is also open for those 70 and up.

The event will be played over two days  -- Sat., April 2 and Sun., April 3 -- on the British Course.

The entry fee is $145 per player.  Registration with payment must be received by the end of business on Monday, March 28.  To download a registration form click here.