Siesta Key

Alex Mahadevan
July 6, 2012

Thaxton takes on Dent's transparency

Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections Kathy Dent took questions from Sarasota Tiger Bay Club members during a luncheon yesterday along with her challenger in the August primary election Sarasota County Commissioner Jon Thaxton.

Sarasota
News

Rachel S. OHara
July 5, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: SKOB supports the troops

SKOB served up hot dogs, BBQ chicken drumsticks and sausage and peppers as part of a fundraiser for the troops, Wednesday, July 4.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
July 5, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key 4th of July Fireworks

Thousands of people made their way out to Siesta Key and onto the beach to enjoy the fireworks, Wednesday, July 4.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Eddie Kirsch
July 5, 2012

July 5: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

Longboat Key
News

Alex Mahadevan
July 4, 2012

Debby ravages shores of south Siesta

The tropical storm eroded nearly 30 feet of Turtle Beach, leaving 50% of sediment placed in 2008 during a $10 million nourishment project. Siesta Key public beach was spared.

Siesta Key
News

Alex Mahadevan
July 4, 2012

Private beaches post security guards

The battle between owners of beachfront property and public-use advocates is on the brink of reigniting. Parties hope to throw water on the debate before it heats up.

Siesta Key
News

Alex Mahadevan
July 4, 2012

Sarasota County wants to shed land

Commissioner Joe Barbetta has made consolidating government services a goal since he was elected. Now he wants the free space created in private hands.

Sarasota
News

Alex Mahadevan
July 4, 2012

Commissioners split on new meter readers

Environmental Services says it needs to put 45,000 new water meters in the ground as soon as possible.

Siesta Key
News

Rachel S. OHara
July 4, 2012

Neighbors: Judilee Sterne

Siesta Key resident Judilee Sterne went on a pilgrimage to Israel with members of her congregation, her children and grandchildren.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Kurt Schultheis
July 4, 2012

Search for new city leader continues

Search consultant Colin Baenziger suggests the city manager salary maximum be raised from $180,000 to $215,000 for the position to attract a wider range of candidates.

Sarasota
News

Nick Friedman
July 4, 2012

SPARCC finds families temporary homes at Sun-N-Fun Resort

After an extermination left SPARCC without housing, Sun-N-Fun offered free private room and board.

Sarasota
News

Observer Staff
July 4, 2012

News Briefs

Siesta Sheriff facility extends lease; Siesta water facility back on track; Siesta Key flooding traps residents; Say what, Siesta?

Siesta Key
News

Eddie Kirsch
July 4, 2012

July 3: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

Longboat Key
News

Adam Hughes
July 4, 2012

Tortoise Estates home sells for $900,000

A home in Tortoise Estates tops all transactions in this week's real estate. George and Karen Flynn, of Sarasota, sold their home at 1159 Horizon View Drive to Kathleen Brown, of Cincinnati, for $900,000.

Sarasota
Real Estate

Observer Staff
July 4, 2012

Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Christine McCrenzi submitted this sunset photo, taken on Siesta Key.

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