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Crews with Gerdes Construction Inc. recently demolished these two beachfront properties on Ocean Boulevard.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 17, 2012
Pardon our dust: Key construction is back

As tourists leave Siesta Key for their permanent homes, island residents are seeing what the recession effectively blurred: new construction.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 17, 2012
FULL STORY: School Board squashes ad talks

The fiscal health of the Sarasota County schools and the physical health of school employees dominated discussions at the School Board work session.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The decorative waterfall near the entrance to Terrace East is a vulnerable target for vandals while older residents sleep.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 17, 2012
Village vandalism highlights problems

A report of vandalism to the concrete wall separating Terrace East and Ocean Boulevard has some residents worried about vengeance sought over noise complaints.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Mayor Suzanne Atwell, right, and Vice Mayor Willie Shaw were voted into their positions by Sarasota city commissioners May 11, at City Hall. Photo courtesy of Cliff Roles.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 17, 2012
Suzanne Atwell proves mayoral worth

City commissioners gave Suzanne Atwell another year in the mayor's seat. The hope is that she will be a calming force during a time of volatile budget issues that may be discussed this summer.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • May 17, 2012
Neighbors: Garry Faber

Garry Faber is a downtown Sarasota postal worker who has devoted his life to serving others in any way he can.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Read this week's Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 17, 2012
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • May 17, 2012
In Memoriam: Loved ones broadcast Nelson's pioneering spirit

Robert Nelson, an entrepreneur and pioneer in broadcast, is remembered for his generosity and passion for life.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The German exchange students enjoyed Siesta Key Beach with their American hosts.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • May 17, 2012
Riverview introduces America to German exchange students

Sixteen students from Freiburg, Germany, participated in German American Partnership program to promote intercultural understanding.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Chad and Katelyn Maggi show off a wine bottle with Chad’s personalized proposal message. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • May 17, 2012
Wine-shop proposal culminates in wedding

Chad Maggi popped the big question to his girlfriend, Katelyn, at Siesta Key Tropical Wines. The two were married April 21.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jeffrey Weisman
  • May 17, 2012
My View: The sounds of silence

Yet another example of a vocal, albeit caring, few attempting to impose their view on the masses: How many people truly "suffer" from the alleged noise emanating from the entertainment venues in Siesta Village?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 17, 2012
Cops Corner: Pelican Press

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 17, 2012
News Briefs

Sarasota Memorial announces scholarships

  • Sarasota
  • News
Andy Zirna took this photo of the sun setting near the north Siesta Key bridge.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 17, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Andy Zirna took this photo of the sun setting near the north Siesta Key bridge.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • May 17, 2012
Neighbors: Rami Nehme

Rami Nehme found a home away from home at his beloved Siesta Key bar.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Riverview students guide a tour of the school’s new aquascience greenhouse.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • May 17, 2012
Riverview opens aquascience greenhouse

The new lab will teach the importance of marine life sustainability.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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