Siesta Key

Nick Friedman
February 21, 2012

In the public eye: Pat Orlando

The vast selection books available at Used Book Heaven might be overwhelming to the average person, but for owner Pat Orlando, keeping track of the store's 40,000-book inventory is second nature.

Siesta Key
News

Eddie Kirsch
February 20, 2012

FEB. 20: Daily Headlines Video

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Longboat Key
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Nick Friedman
February 19, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce business card exchange

Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce members met Thursday, Feb. 16, at CB's Saltwater Outfitters for their monthly business card exchange. Members take turns hosting the after-hours event, where food is provided and attendees have a chance to win various raffle prizes donated by chamber members.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Nick Friedman
February 19, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key Association and Siesta Key Village Association trash removal

Members of the Siesta Key Association and the Siesta Key Village Association met Saturday, Feb. 18 for a morning of breakfast and trash removal. Members met at Siesta Key Village Cafe, where co owner Kay Kouvatsos provided a complimentary breakfast before participants headed out to clean Siesta Key roads. The group removed trash from Ocean Boulevard, Higel and Siesta Drive for the Adopt A Road program.

Siesta Key
News

Eddie Kirsch
February 17, 2012

FEB. 17: Daily Headlines Video

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Siesta Key
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Rachel Brown Hackney
February 17, 2012

One lane closed on U.S. 41 between Bee Ridge and Siesta Drive

Drainage improvements on U.S. 41 between Versailles Street and Bee Ridge Road are necessitating a lane closure as of Friday, Feb. 17, the Florida Department of Transportation has announced.

Sarasota
News

Eddie Kirsch
February 16, 2012

FEB. 16: Daily Headlines Video

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Siesta Key
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Observer Staff
February 16, 2012

Visitor praises Good Samaritan

A few weeks ago, Brenda Burke was vacationing on the Key from Massachusetts when she inadvertently left her wallet on a table outside Siesta Key Tropical Wines, in Davidson Plaza on Ocean Boulevard.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Observer Staff
February 16, 2012

Village banners sporting fresh look

The banners hanging throughout the Village on Ocean Boulevard are looking a lot cleaner, thanks to the Siesta Key Village Association.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Rachel Brown Hackney
February 16, 2012

SKA dogged about pooch ban

The Siesta Key Association is working with county officials to spread the word that taking dogs on the public beach and not picking up dog waste are both illegal acts.

Siesta Key
News

Rachel Brown Hackney
February 16, 2012

Crosswalks coming to Midnight Pass Road

In May, the Florida Department of Transportation expects to start the process of hiring a contractor to build four crosswalks.

Siesta Key
News

Kurt Schultheis
February 16, 2012

Randall Reid meets with residents

During a neighborhood association meeting Monday, Sarasota County Administrator Randall Reid heard complaints that the county needs to engage the public better in major undertakings.