Siesta Key

Rachel Brown Hackney
November 14, 2011

Public comments sought on review of schools

A company undertaking a study of the efficiency of the Sarasota County School District will hold a community open house from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15, in the Laurel Nokomis School cafeteria to take public comment on the process.

Sarasota
News

Rachel S. OHara
November 12, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Benny Kimsey's Bluegrass Picnic

Benny Kimsey's Bluegrass Picnic brought hundreds of people out to Turtle Beach's pavilion Saturday afternoon. Kimsey also invited the local chapter of the Red Cross to come out and accept donations from the crowd.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Observer Staff
November 11, 2011

WEEKEND BEST BET:The Block That Roxx

Don't miss 'The Block That Roxx' this weekend. The event is held to celebrate the Siesta Key Crystal Classic master sandsculpting competition.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Eddie Kirsch
November 10, 2011

VIDEO: Siesta Key Crystal Classic dedicates opening ceremony to U.S. Veterans

Today marks the 236th anniversary of the U.S. Marines. To celebrate, the Siesta Key Crystal Classic kicked off this morning with an opening ceremony in front of an Iwo Jima sculpture.

Siesta Key
News

Rachel Brown Hackney
November 10, 2011

Crystal Classic returns to Siesta Key

From its Nov. 10 tribute to veterans to its Nov. 14 conclusion, the master sandsculpting competition could draw up to 100,000 people.

Siesta Key
News

Rachel Brown Hackney
November 10, 2011

Sarasota County Commission to backtrack on height vote

Commissioners will pursue a remedy after voting Oct. 12 on a zoning change that could allow Miami Beach-style skyscrapers on the county's barrier islands.

Siesta Key
News

Rachel Brown Hackney
November 10, 2011

An extension sought for SWFWMD grant

With construction of a beach stormwater project still delayed, county staff is worried about getting an extension of a grant to cover half the cost of the work.

Siesta Key
News

Rachel Brown Hackney
November 10, 2011

Radar signs expected in December on Key

New radar signs are expected to help traffic adhere to posted speeds on the island.

Siesta Key
News

Observer Staff
November 10, 2011

News Briefs

County staff looking into charging-station grants; County offices to close for Veterans Day; Virtual school enrollment under way

Siesta Key
News

Rachel Brown Hackney
November 10, 2011

FULL STORY: St. Denis misses cut for administrator

The list of finalists for Sarasota County administrator includes two Floridians and applicants from York County, S.C., and Augusta, Ga.

Siesta Key
News

Rachel Brown Hackney
November 10, 2011

Lawsuit challenges Sarasota County over term-limits action

The commission hired the same attorney who represented the county in a 2005 term limits lawsuit to represent it again in a new lawsuit over term-limits action.

Siesta Key
News

Kurt Schultheis
November 10, 2011

Patty's on Main closes, ending restaurant feud

A feud between two restaurants with similar names ended last month when Patty's on Main announced it was closing. A dueling piano bar is expected to open in its place.

Sarasota
News

Kurt Schultheis
November 10, 2011

Sarasota boaters denounce regulations

Sarasota boaters told city staff last week they don't want to be told when and how long they can anchor off the shores of Sarasota Bay.

Sarasota
News

Kurt Schultheis
November 10, 2011

Commission denies fast-track amendment

Two Sarasota city commissioners changed their minds, deciding they couldn't support a code amendment that sped up the permitting process for applicants.

Siesta Key
News

Kurt Schultheis
November 10, 2011

Panhandling draws fine line

The city of Sarasota has a much more lax ordinance for street panhandlers than those enforced by neighboring municipalities and counties.

Sarasota
News

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