Island Beat: SKA applauds county's Parks and Recreation staff
December 22, 2011
As befitting their last meeting before the holidays, the members of the Siesta Key Association this month took the opportunity to thank county employees who play major roles in the upkeep of the Key's beaches and the protection of its wildlife.
Pelikids: Holiday Special
December 22, 2011
Pelikids is a monthly feature highlighting the work of Sarasota County students. This month's offerings are from students at Lakeview Elementary and Pine View schools.
TOP STORY, JAN.: New water pipe being installed under Big Pass
December 22, 2011
Siesta Key residents inconvenienced by Shell Road work crews will have to be patient through the end of February, when a Sarasota city project to install a new water pipeline under Sarasota Bay to the south end of Lido Beach will be finished.
AUDIO-SLIDESHOW: Girls Inc. stops by The Observer
December 19, 2011
This afternoon the Girls Inc. of Sarasota County stopped by the Observer Group office for a visit and spread some Christmas cheer.
VIDEO: Sand sculpture explodes on Siesta Key Beach
December 16, 2011
Watch our video of The Travel Channel show's 'Sand Wars' sand sculpture on Siesta Key Beach explode.
Reid's employment with county becomes official
December 15, 2011
About 4 p.m. Dec. 15, Sarasota County Commission Chairwoman Nora Patterson signed the contract with new County Administrator Randall H. Reid, officially making him the successor to former County Administrator Jim Ley.
2011 Light up the Key
December 15, 2011
Driving around Siesta Key Out to find the brightest spot Palm fronds lit so delicately Taking pictures as we stop ...
Beach sign unanimously approved
December 15, 2011
The County Commission Wednesday unanimously approved a two-sided sign proclaiming Siesta Key Public Beach No. 1 in the United States.
Barrier island height restrictions back on track
December 15, 2011
The County Commission Tuesday started a process to impose maximum construction height restrictions once again on the barrier islands.
Chalk Fest seeks partnership
December 15, 2011
Sarasota Chalk Festival founder Denise Kowal has asked the County Commission to partner with her on an application for an arts grant.
- May
20 Braden River Soccer Club Pre-Tryout Camp
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm - May
22 Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance May Morning Express Networking Social - SCF "How SCF Supports Local Business"
7:30 am - 9:00 am - May
26 Tribute to Heroes Parade - Main St LWR
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm - May
28 Braden River Soccer Club Try-outs
6:00 pm
