Siesta Key

Amanda Morales
October 13, 2014

Sarasota woman starts trek to Tallahassee

With less than a month until Election Day, Rhana Bazzini has decided she's had enough with current campaign financing.

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Jessica Salmond
October 13, 2014

County to discuss BMX updates

The Sarasota County Commission will consider increasing the budget for a BMX facility to allow the park to meet Olympic and international competition regulations during Tuesday's workshop.

Siesta Key
News

Jen Blanco
October 10, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: Cardinal Mooney vs. St. Pete Catholic

The Cardinal Mooney football team improved to 5-1 with a 49-7 victory over St. Pete Catholic in non-distirct action tonight. Quarterback Reese Vita threw a pair of touchdown passes to Mitch Arimura (13 yards) and Sean Morris (34 yards). Vita also broke the all-time passing mark of 3,375 yards set back in 2001. Jaz Mongeon rushed for a pair of touchdowns on runs of 11 and 50 yards. Bryce Williams scored on a 1-yard run and Sam Leonard scored on a 3-yard carry. Backup quarterback Jake Jessup threw his first varsity touchdown on a 10-yard pass to Tristan Hillerich. Cardinal Mooney opens its district season next Friday at rival ODA.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Alex Mahadevan
October 10, 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.

Siesta Key
News

Jessica Salmond
October 10, 2014

SCAT adds evening hours for mall routes

Sarasota County Area Transit is extending hours on routes 6, 12, 17 and 30 to accommodate employees and shoppers of the Mall at University Town Center.

Siesta Key
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Jen Blanco
October 10, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY Sarasota County Swim Championships

The Riverview, Sarasota, Booker, Sarasota Christian, ODA and Cardinal Mooney swim teams hit the pool for the annual Sarasota County Championships Oct. 8, at the Selby Aquatic Center.

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Neighbors

Jessica Salmond
October 9, 2014

County engineer resigns for position in Alachua

Sarasota County Engineer Jim Harriott has accepted a position as assistant county manager of Alachua County.

Siesta Key
News

Alex Mahadevan
October 9, 2014

Sarasota GOP taps Jindal for voting rally

Lousiana Gov. Bobby Jindal will speak during the Republican Party of Sarasota's Restore America Rally Oct. 28, at the Hyatt Regency.

Sarasota
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Jessica Salmond
October 9, 2014

Siesta Key beach improvements surge ahead

Almost a year into the improvements, more than 250 parking spaces will be open in time for the Crystal Classic.

Siesta Key
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Amanda Morales
October 8, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: Kiwanis Club of Siesta Key Reception

The Kiwanis Club of Siesta Key held an installation reception for new members and officers on Wednesday at Mattison's on Forty-One.

Sarasota
News

Jessica Salmond
October 8, 2014

Sarasota man arrested for stealing fishing gear

Caleb Wagner, 28, is charged with multiple burglaries for stealing fishing rods and tackle and two paddleboards.

Sarasota
News

Jessica Salmond
October 8, 2014

County reworks ordinance banning street solicitation

After passing an ordinance banning solicitation on the public right of way in 2013, Sarasota County commissioners are considering an amendment to allow exceptions.