Siesta Key

Alex Mahadevan
May 21, 2014

Sarasota County honors retiring fire chief

Sarasota County commissioners honored Fire Chief Mike Tobias for his 35 years of public service during a meeting Wednesday.

Siesta Key
News

Alex Mahadevan
May 21, 2014

PHOTO OF THE DAY: Garbage Men rock Commission Chambers

Sarasota County commissioners honored the Garbage-Men Band, a local group known for their recycled instruments, during a meeting Wednesday.

Siesta Key
News

Alex Mahadevan
May 21, 2014

Real estate sales sizzle in April

Sarasota County recorded the second greatest number of property sales in its history last month, with more than 1,100 closed transactions.

Sarasota
News

Observer Staff
May 21, 2014

IN THE KITCHEN WITH: The Broken Egg

This week we went in the kitchen at The Broken Egg with owner Dawn Hair and chef Marco Estrada while he prepares Don's Fiesta Skillet, a Mexican-inspired breakfast medley with chorizo and peppers, served over a bed of the restaurant's Cheesy Potato Casserole.

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News

Nick Friedman
May 21, 2014

The Good News: Dedra Reed

Booker Elementary students share life goals and celebrate the importance of dreaming big with the school's first anthology.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

David Conway
May 19, 2014

St. Armands residents take stand on renourishment

The St. Armands Residents Association has circulated a petition in an attempt to show support for the proposed renourishment of Lido Beach.

Siesta Key
News

Alex Mahadevan
May 19, 2014

Commission to consider 100K incentive grant

Sarasota County commissioners will discuss a proposal to use economic incentives help an unnamed firm expand in the region during a regular meeting Tuesday.

Sarasota
News

Alex Mahadevan
May 16, 2014

Democrat enters County Commission race

If 56-year-old Ray Porter qualifies in the race for the District 4 seat, it would mean a closed primary for Sarasota County voters.

Siesta Key
News

Observer Staff
May 16, 2014

Don't forget to take the Observer along on your summer travels!

Is your family getting ready to head out on a summer vacation? Make sure you pack a copy of your Observer!

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Neighbors

David Conway
May 16, 2014

County discusses future facility costs

As Sarasota County considers constructing more than $221 million in new facilities, commissioners discussed possible funding sources - including a referendum.

Siesta Key
News

Alex Mahadevan
May 16, 2014

Save Our Siesta Sands 2 retains attorney

An attorney representing the Siesta Key group sent a letter May 16 to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers citing concerns about the Lido Key Beach Renourishment Project.

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News

Alex Mahadevan
May 16, 2014

Visit Sarasota County to end lease for Visitors Center

Citing frustrations with the city and location, Visit Sarasota County will terminate its $20,000 lease for the Chidsey Building Dec. 12, to find a new home for the Official Visitors Center.

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News

David Conway
May 15, 2014

Sarasota mayor to resign, run for County Commission

Mayor Shannon Snyder has announced his intention to resign in November and filed as a candidate for the 2014 County Commission election.

Siesta Key
News

Alex Mahadevan
May 15, 2014

County Commission to discuss major spending topics

Sarasota County commissioners during a budget workshop tomorrow will consider an update on plans to relocate the downtown SCAT transfer station, and the possibility of a referendum to fund capital spending.

Siesta Key
News

David Conway
May 14, 2014

Casey Key residents tackle trespassing issues

At this month's Casey Key Association meeting, residents bemoaned a lack of assistance from the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office in dealing with a recurring problem.

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