Siesta Key

Nolan Peterson
April 2, 2014

Sarasota-Bradenton airport aces FAA inspection

For the ninth year in a row, the airport received zero discrepancies on a key annual FAA inspection.

Sarasota
News

Harriet Sokmensuer
April 2, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key Kiwanis Club Gala kickoff luncheon

Members of the Siesta Key Kiwanis Club met for its gala fundraising kickoff luncheon Wednesday, April 2, at Cafe Bacci. Members wore tropical themed attire to get in the spirit of the gala's theme 'tropical nights in paradise.' Members also enjoyed 'cheeseburgers in paradise' and margaritas for lunch while listening to Jimmy Buffet songs. The gala will be held at the Sarasota Yacht Club on Saturday, May 31.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Alex Mahadevan
April 2, 2014

County staff outline Shell Road parking options

Sarasota County staff recommend spending roughly $30,000 to create 17 parking spaces - and hopefully temper "acts of public indecency" - on the north Siesta Key road.

Siesta Key
News

Observer Staff
April 2, 2014

News Briefs

APRIL FOOLS' - BRU adjusts watering rates, schedule; Special piranhas to populate local ponds; SMR to open road at a cost to drivers

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Observer Staff
April 2, 2014

Love letter makes comeback

East County resident Kelly Pleasant was running along Lakewood Ranch Boulevard last week when she came across something special - a love letter dated May 14, 1992.

East County
Neighbors

Kelsey Grau
April 2, 2014

Local artists pay tribute to the everyday soldier

Bonnie Chisling's sculpture 'Tribute to the Everyday Soldier" was featured in the recent Community Juried Exhibition at the Longboat Key Center for the Arts, a Division of Ringling College of Art & Design.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Nick Friedman
April 2, 2014

The Good News: Meals on Wheels' Terry McGannon

When summer comes and snowbird volunteers head back up north, Meals on Wheels Executive Director Terry McGannon hopes to see more young volunteers taking their place.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Observer Staff
April 2, 2014

Longbeach Café opens April 2

Longbeach CafÃ© opens April 2 in the old Isabelleâ€™s Eatery location at 6836 Gulf of Mexico Drive in Whitney Beach Plaza.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Nolan Peterson
April 1, 2014

Siesta Key trolley service slated to start in July

The Siesta Key trolley and plans to amend the outdoor display ban both took steps forward at a Siesta Key Village Association meeting Tuesday.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Harriet Sokmensuer
April 1, 2014

All Faiths Food Bank launches 40-day challenge

'Campaign Against Summer Hunger' encourages local residents to empty their shelves and make cash donations to combat seasonal hunger.

Siesta Key
News

Nolan Peterson
March 31, 2014

Harmer reorganizes county government

The move is intended to increase efficiency without compromising the county's level of service.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Nolan Peterson
March 29, 2014

Bloomberg speaks in Sarasota, says he won't run for president

Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg spoke Friday at a lecture, moderated by former CBS anchor Sharyl Attkisson and organized by the Ringling College Library Association.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Nolan Peterson
March 28, 2014

K9 team certified in explosives detection

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office recently added the only certified bomb detection team in Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte, Hardee, DeSoto and Highlands counties, and the first at this agency since 2004.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Alex Mahadevan
March 27, 2014

Siesta vacant lot becomes nuisance to neighbors

Siesta Key residents report partying and the sale of parking spaces at 645 Beach Road.

Sarasota
News

Observer Staff
March 27, 2014

Picture perfect

Riverview High School Kiltie Band Highland dancer Mattie McKenna was featured in the March 18 issue of The New York Post.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

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