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Siesta Key

Center for Architecture Sarasota Chair, Cindy Peterson and Joe Farrell of Architects Hawaii Ltd.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 1, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: CFA kicks off Archtober

The Center for Architecture Sarasota celebrated one year and kicked off a month-long celebration of architecture and design with Archtober.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Phillippi Farmhouse Market runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Wednesday from October through April. Wednesday, Oct. 1 was its first market day this fall.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • October 1, 2014
Phillippi Farmhouse Market kicks off sixth season

The Wednesday market runs from October to March. The market, located on the Phillippi Estate grounds, gathers 30 to 45 vendors each week.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 1, 2014
ODA girls remain unbeaten

The Out-of-Door Academy girls swim team continued its undefeated season with a 156-134 victory over Port Charlotte Sept. 30.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 1, 2014
IN THE KITCHEN - Local Field Trip: Siesta Key Rum

IN THE KITCHEN - Local Field Trip: Siesta Key Rum

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Ciliana Jean, Mandkhai Zorigt and Nicole Juliano
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • September 30, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Maison Blanche Farm to Fork Dinner

Guests gathered for the Maison Blanche Farm to Fork final dinner prepared by Chef Jose Martinez and USFSM Hospitality students Tuesday, Sept. 30, at USFM Culinary Innovation Lab in Lakewood Ranch.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Jose Torres, Sarah Morgan and Kathy and Dr. Jim Demler
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • September 30, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Maison Blanche Farm to Fork

Guests took a tour of Sweetgrass Farms before enjoying a meal on site during the 'Maison Blanche Farm to Fork' food and wine experience Tuesday, Sept. 30, at Sweetgrass Farms.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Jessica Shiffner and the rest of the Sarasota volleyball team celebrate a point during their rivalry match versus Riverview Sept. 29.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 30, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Volleyball vs. Riverview

The Sarasota High volleyball team rallied from a two-set deficit to beat rival Riverview 19-25, 17-25, 27-25, 27-25, 15-10 in non-district action Sept. 29.

  • Siesta Key
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Local children’s books author Howard Binkow presents his series on the adventures of his character Howard B. Wigglebottom.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • September 30, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Wiggles and Giggles at Siesta Key Chapel

Local children's book author Howard Binkow presented new episodes of Howard B. Wigglebottom for Out of Door Academy students on Tuesday morning.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Motorists and trail users could not determine who had the right of way because of opposing signage on the road and the trail. Photo by Jessica Salmond.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • September 29, 2014
Legacy Trail to get beacon sign

After complaints about the confusing markings at the intersection at Legacy Trail and Central Sarasota Parkway, the Sarasota County Commission voted to install a different sign.

  • Siesta Key
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This week's FYI Friday features news about the Mall at University Town Center, a drug bust and more!
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 26, 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
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    By
  • David Conway
  • September 26, 2014
Casey Key property sells for $8 million

A Casey Key gulf-to-bay estate was purchased for $8 million Thursday, the highest-priced sale on the island in nearly five years.

  • Siesta Key
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Chris Sancin, Joan Campo-Liga and Susan Roosa
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • September 25, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Designing Women Boutique Salon Series Luncheon

More than 30 guests gathered at Designing Women Boutique Thursday, Sept. 25, for a Salon Series Luncheon. Key Chorale's Artistic Director Joseph Caulkins spoke at the event.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Sarasota County Commissioners voted 4 to 1 to follow staff's recommendation not to allow stand-up paddleboard rental at the Siesta Key concession area. Photo courtesy Jessica Salmond.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • September 24, 2014
County Commission rejects stand-up paddleboard proposal

After receiving a proposal to allow stand-up paddleboard rentals at the Siesta Key Public Beach, the Sarasota County Commission voted not to approve the proposal.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Author P.J. O'Rourke is currently the H. L. Mencken Research Fellow at the Cato Institute, a libertarian think tank based in Washington, D.C.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 24, 2014
O'Rourke to headline Tiger Bay event

Political satirist P.J. O'Rourke will speak and sign books during a Sarasota Tiger Bay Club event Dec. 4, at Michael's on East.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mi Pueblo offers an authentic Mexican menu and atmosphere at their locations in Sarasota and Venice.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 24, 2014
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Mi Pueblo

This week we went in the kitchen at Mi Pueblo, with owner Bonifacio Caro, while chef Julio prepares carne asada tacos with fresh salsa verde. Get the recipe and watch an instructional video in this week's 'In the Kitchen.'

  • Longboat Key
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