Siesta Key

Rachel Brown Hackney
December 15, 2011

Island Beat: Siesta lifeguards earn recognition for public service

During the Nov. 15 County Commission meeting, Chairwoman Nora Patterson remarked on a letter she had received from Robert R. Maycan, a resident of Park Ridge, Ill., regarding Siesta lifeguard Robert Martini.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Rachel Brown Hackney
December 15, 2011

County calendar features 13 elementary students' art

The Sarasota County Commission Dec. 7, recognized 13 elementary students whose artwork appears on the 'Food - Keep it Local' calendar for 2012.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Rachel Brown Hackney
December 15, 2011

Thaxton receives birthday serenade

Sarasota County commissioners Dec. 7 had just recognized all the youngsters whose artwork was chosen this year for the Neighborhood Environmental Stewardship Team's annual calendar when Commissioner Christine Robinson asked them for a favor.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Observer Staff
December 15, 2011

Weekly Weather: Bright Horizon

Hermann and Andrea Kaendler shared this photo of a December sunset on Siesta Key Beach.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Adam Hughes
December 15, 2011

Two-home deal tops week's sales at $3.015M

A two-home sale in Revised Siesta top all transactions in this week's real estate. Kevin and Antoinette Cogan, of Louisville, Ky., sold two homes, at 4079 Shell Road and 4083 Shell Road, to Neil and Sandra DeFeo, of Westport, Conn., for $3.015 million.

Sarasota
Real Estate

Rachel S. OHara
December 13, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Sand sculpting demonstration at ODA

Brian Wigelsworth did a special sand sculpting demonstration, Monday, Dec. 12, at Out-of-Door Academy's lower school campus.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
December 12, 2011

PHOTO OF THE DAY: Out-of-Sand

Brian Wigelsworth created a sand sculpture of Out-of-Door Academy's logo, Monday, Dec. 12, on Out-of-Door Academy's lower school campus.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
December 12, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Cookies and Carols at St. Boniface

St. Boniface held its 5th annual Cookies and Carols event, Sunday, Dec. 11, inside St. Boniface's Parish Hall.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
December 11, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: 35th annual Sandy Claws run

Hundreds of people participated in the 35th annual Sandy Claws 1-mile fun run and 5K, Saturday, Dec. 10, on Siesta Key Beach. It is the oldest, local, continuous run. Many people running dressed up for the occasion in hats, shirts and funky socks for the holiday themed run.

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Neighbors

Rachel Brown Hackney
December 9, 2011

Legoman ranks No. 2 in Time's 'Odd-ball News Stories'

Siesta Key's Legoman has made Time magazine's list for Top 10 Oddball-News Stories of 2011.

Siesta Key
News

Rachel Brown Hackney
December 8, 2011

Poll shows opposition to pedestrian islands plan

The majority of Key residents attending a public meeting Tuesday indicated they preferred no action out of five options for improved pedestrian safety on Midnight Pass Road.