Siesta Key

Alex Mahadevan
July 2, 2014

Siesta property values outpace county

Sarasota County taxable values grew 6.7% this year, while property values in the Siesta Key Lighting District increased 7.5% to $4.5 billion.

Sarasota
News

Alex Mahadevan
July 2, 2014

Deputies make arrest after attempted robbery

Sarasota County Sheriff's Office charged Mario Smith, 33, with attempted robbery for the Sunday incident at Dollar General on the 4400 block of Bee Ridge Road.

Sarasota
News

Observer Staff
July 2, 2014

IN THE KITCHEN WITH: The Riverhouse Reef & Grill

This week we went in the kitchen with owner Peter Van Der Noord and chef Ezequiel Gramajo at the Riverhouse Reef and Grill for some Gulf seafood pasta. Get the full recipe and watch an instructional video in this week's In the Kitchen.

Longboat Key
News

Nick Friedman
July 2, 2014

The Good News: Katie Hood

Focusing on healthy brains, Katie Hood and the Alzheimer's Association provide support for Alzheimer's patients and their caregivers.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Alex Mahadevan
July 1, 2014

New Pass closed for Grand Prix

The inlet will be closed to public boat traffic from 10 a.m. to roughly 4 p.m. Sunday, for the Suncoast Super Boat Grand Prix.

Sarasota
News

Alex Mahadevan
July 1, 2014

UPDATE: First tropical storm of season forms in Atlantic

After a quiet start to the 2014 Hurricane Season, Tropical Storm Arthur has formed off of the east coast of Florida.

Siesta Key
News

David Conway
June 30, 2014

County endorses short-term Lido renourishment

At a workshop today, the Sarasota County Commission encouraged city staff to maximize the potential of a Lido Beach renourishment project scheduled for later this year.

Siesta Key
News

Jessica Salmond
June 30, 2014

Barbetta opposes Robarts spending

Sarasota County Commissioner Joe Barbetta during a budget workshop Monday, voiced opposition to improvements planned for Robarts Arena.

Sarasota
News

Alex Mahadevan
June 30, 2014

Deputy wrangles gator in north county

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office assisted in the removal of an alligator from Richardson Road Monday.

Siesta Key
News

By Alex Mahadevan
June 30, 2014

Sarasota among leaders in job growth

Sarasota County ranked fifth in employment growth last year, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data released this month.

Sarasota
News

Alex Mahadevan
June 30, 2014

Driver hits deputy's vehicle on I-75

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office was conducting an operation aimed at 'Move Over' violations Sunday, during which a 77-year-old Ellenton man struck a law enforcement SUV and left the scene.

Siesta Key
News

Alex Mahadevan
June 26, 2014

Benderson pitches Stickney project

Siesta Promenade would bring a hotel and 250,000 square feet of retail to the gateway to Siesta Key, causing worry among residents.

Siesta Key
News

Alex Mahadevan
June 25, 2014

Vehicle disrupts Siesta shorebird nests

Sarasota Audubon Society members and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission suspect an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) Monday, disturbed or destroyed Siesta Key shorebird nests - including those of nesting snowy plovers.

Siesta Key
News

Observer Staff
June 25, 2014

IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Anna Maria Oyster Bar

This week we went in the kitchen with owner John Horne, and chef Tim Swafford, of Anna Maria Oyster Bar, for mussels Provencal. Get the full recipe and watch an instructional video in this week's In the Kitchen.

Siesta Key
News

Nick Friedman
June 25, 2014

The Good News: Susie Chinn

For the last 25 years, nonprofit organization Sarasota in Defense of Animals has provided rescued animals with a permanent home.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

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