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Siesta Key

Nik Wallenda spoke to the crowd during his walk.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • December 7, 2014
MONDAY EVENT MASHUP: Weekend photo events

Nik Wallenda's latest wire walk; Longboat Key Gourmet Lawn Party; Diamond and Crystal Ball; and MORE!

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Hundreds of people came to watch Nik Wallenda walk a hundred feet above Sarasota Ford.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • December 5, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Ford Grand Opening

Nik Wallenda, king of the hirewire, walked over Sarasota Ford during the grand opening of the new facilities and show room Saturday night.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce directors and officers gathered with local business owners for the annual holiday luncheon.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • December 4, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: SKCC Holiday Luncheon

The Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce held its annual holiday luncheon at Mattison's Forty-One, Friday afternoon.

  • Sarasota
  • News
This week's FYI Friday features news about another Sarasota Police Department drug raid, the discovery of a missing boy and more!
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • December 4, 2014
FYI Friday - Your weekly news roundup

Catch up on the week's most important and most interesting news stories from Sarasota, Longboat Key and East County with FYI Friday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lourdes Ramirez is suing Bob Waechter on six counts, including misrepresentation and libel. File photo.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • December 4, 2014
Ramirez files suit against Waechter

Lourdes Ramirez, former Sarasota County Commission candidate, is filing a civil suit against Bob Waechter for using her name in Democratic campaign donations.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Norma Martin, center, stands with Rod Thomas, left, and Laura Martin, right, and thanks a 100-person crowd for attending her party Thursday night.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • December 3, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Norma Martin's 100-year Birthday

Norma Martin celebrated an early 100th birthday party at the Bentley Hotel in Osprey Thursday night. The owner, Rod Thomas, wanted to have her party early so he would be able to attend.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Nora Patterson thanked the Siesta Key associations for organizing the party Thursday evening at Daiquiri Deck.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • December 3, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key's thank you to Nora Patterson

Siesta Key associations and the Sarasota County Council of Neighborhood Associations threw a celebration to thank former county Commissioner Nora Patterson for her service on the board.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office received the report that Gaven Oliver, 12, was missing at 7:32 a.m.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • December 2, 2014
UPDATE: Sheriff's Office finds missing boy

Sarasota County deputies are looking for 12-year-old Gaven Oliver, who was last seen at roughly 12 a.m. near the 5300 block of Carmen Avenue.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Commissioner Carolyn Mason respresents District 1; Alan Maio, who was elected in November, represents District 4.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • December 1, 2014
County commissioners choose 2015 chair

The Sarasota County Commission unanimously chose Commissioners Carolyn Mason and Alan Maio for chair and vice chair, respectively, at the board retreat today.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Officers with the Sarasota Police Department Narcotics Unit raided Snack’s Grocery in Newtown earlier this year, during which they discovered a gun and 395 packages of “spice.”
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • December 1, 2014
VIDEO: Designer drug raids continue in Sarasota

The Sarasota Police Department has conducted four search warrants on grocery stores and gas stations since June, with the latest operation at King's Meat Market yielding 12 packages of illegal 'spice,' $1,860 in cash and a 12-gauge shotgun.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • December 1, 2014
Local restaurants receive coveted Golden Spoon award

Florida Trend magazine has recognized six restaurants in Sarasota and three eateries on Longboat Key for their excellence in food and service with the coveted Golden Spoon award.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office and Siesta Key Association received some complaints about VIP parking at Crystal Classic.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • December 1, 2014
SKVA reports Siesta events successful

Siesta Key Village Association board members said that the crowd at this year's at Light Up the Village Parade was the biggest yet.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The Light Up The Village parade ended with the arrival of Santa Claus in Siesta Village.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • November 29, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Light Up The Village

Residents and visitors lined Ocean Boulevard on Siesta Key Saturday evening for the Light Up The Village parade and open house.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Although almost all the houses on Vamo had the same floorplan at one time, most have received additions and updates; many have maintained the old, Spanish-style architecture. Photos by Jessica Salmond
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • November 25, 2014
VIDEO: Hidden history

Founded in 1925, Vamo Drive has brought its residents together into a close-knit community.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 25, 2014
Developers reassure with vision for new hotel

A 10-story, 150-room Kimpton Hotel project is still on track for completion on U.S. 301.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
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