Siesta Key

Observer Staff
November 1, 2012

Jinkees!

Jim Laughlin surprised guests at Sunday's Fur and Feathers fundraiser at the Local Bean, when he pulled up in a decked-out 1966 Chevy Van that he transformed into the Mystery Machine from the "Scooby-Doo" cartoon series.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Alex Mahadevan
November 1, 2012

County taps Derr for roadway repair

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection stalled plans to repair a portion of Beach Road that buckled early this week from erosion.

Siesta Key
News

Alex Mahadevan
November 1, 2012

County seeks bids on drainage project

Staff expects the $2.8 million stormwater upgrade project on Beach Road to improve water quality in the Gulf of Mexico.

Siesta Key
News

Alex Mahadevan
November 1, 2012

Election contenders emerge

A case of identity theft has a Siesta Key resident contemplating running for the District 4 seat on the Sarasota County Commission.

Siesta Key
News

Alex Mahadevan
November 1, 2012

County installs speed-limit sign

Siesta Key residents' call for more speed-limit signage on Midnight Pass Road was answered with a solar-powered radar sign.

Siesta Key
News

Observer Staff
November 1, 2012

News Briefs

Crystal Classic tries cross-promotion; Commission chambers to get A/V upgrade

Siesta Key
News

Roger Drouin
November 1, 2012

DID considers Main Street proposal

The board wants to know exact cost estimates to brick over lower Main Street and add infrastructure to close the street to traffic.

Sarasota
News

Nick Friedman
November 1, 2012

McIntosh Middle and SMA to honor veterans

McIntosh Middle strives to teach youth the importance of Veterans Day with ceremony.

Sarasota
News

Roger Drouin
November 1, 2012

Southgate renovation is nearly complete

After 100 days of construction work, Southgate Village Shop's renovation is nearly complete.

Sarasota
News

Nick Friedman
November 1, 2012

Swimming championships make a splash

As five swimmers from Team Florida gracefully pierce the still water of the Evalyn Sadlier Jones YMCA pool, the boisterous sound of swing-era horns quickly sets the mood.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Nick Friedman
November 1, 2012

Life of Riley Foundation revs up for car show and fundraiser

The car-show fundraiser returns with the addition of a kick-off party.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Nick Friedman
November 1, 2012

Making Waves: Sarasota Crew

Under the leadership of men's coach Liza Dickson, Sarasota Crew is shedding its underdog status and earning a national reputation.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
November 1, 2012

Athlete of the Week: Angelina Grebe

Pine View sophomore Angelina Grebe joined the Sarasota High School cross-country team this year, and she is already proving to be a key competitor for the Lady Sailors. Grebe won the Sarasota Cross Country Championships Oct. 24, with a time of 19:16.12.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
November 1, 2012

JUST THE STATS

6 - The number of seniors on this year's Out-of-Door Academy volleyball team, which advanced to the regional quarterfinals for the first time since 2007.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Adam Hughes
November 1, 2012

Two homes in Siesta Properties sell for $9.99 million

Two homes in Siesta Properties top all transactions in this week's real estate. Barbara Brunckhorst, of Sarasota, sold two homes at 7960 Sanderling Road and 8000 Sanderling Road to Frank Brunckhorst III, trustee, of Sarasota, for $4,995,000, both totaling $9.99 million.

Sarasota
Real Estate

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