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Siesta Key

The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office and local emergency personnel trolled the waters near Caspersen Beach Monday, after finding an abandoned dive flag.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 9, 2014
Sheriff's Office calls off Caspersen Beach search

Four hours after finding an abandoned dive flag in the Gulf of Mexico, local law enforcement ceased the search for a potential missing diver Monday evening.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Residents of Siesta Key can learn what to do before and after a hurricane.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • September 8, 2014
Siesta Chamber to host disaster preparation meeting

The meeting will be from 6 to 8 p.m. in the community room at St. Boniface, 5615 Midnight Pass, Siesta.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • September 8, 2014
Casey Key sales show uptick in market

A $6.2 million gulf-to-bay estate sold August 29 on Casey Key, the largest to sell in three years.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • September 8, 2014
Casey Key sales show uptick in market

A $6.2 million Gulf-to-bay estate sold Aug. 29, the largest Casey Key sale in three years.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Information about surplus county land is being collected into a database which will be available to the public.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • September 8, 2014
Commission to discuss surplus property

Tuesday's commission meeting will begin at 9 a.m. in the Commission Chambers in Venice.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Families attending the religious school at Temple Emanu-El mingled and met with class teachers Sunday at the orientation.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • September 7, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: 'Schmear and Schmooze' at Temple Emanu-El

Directors, teachers and families gathered over bagels Sunday morning for the orientation of Temple Emanu-El's religious school.

  • Siesta Key
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Pamm Behr, Rebecca Wilson and Tracy Wyatt
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • September 5, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Republican Women's Club Luncheon

Members of the Republican Women's Club gathered for a luncheon featuring speaker Mark Chait Friday, Sept. 5, at Michael's On East.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A section of Legacy Trail will be closed at least until Sept. 12, but trail users can detour the part of the trail.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • September 5, 2014
Section of Legacy Trail closed until next week

County staff is working to repair a sewer main that has caused overflowing manholes.

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The Siesta Key Association will participate in the International Coastal Clean-up Day September 20.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • September 5, 2014
SKA to plan more social outings

Siesta Key Association members agreed to look into more social events for members and discussed the upcoming coastal clean-up day.

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Casey Schick, Terry Miller, Lori Denny and Maria Pugliese
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • September 3, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: East Meets West VI Regional Business Expo

The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce and the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance hosted the 6th annual East Meets West Regional Business Expo Wednesday, Sept. 3, at Robarts Arena.

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Cafe Gabbiano is located on Siesta Key in the heart of the village and offers fine Italian dining along with an extensive wine selection.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 3, 2014
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Cafe Gabbiano

This week we went in the kitchen at Cafe Gabbiano as chef Paolo DeCosta prepares an Allen Brothers filet with wild mushroom and truffle pate sauce paired with a parmesan risotto. Get the recipe and watch an instructional video in this week's 'In the Kitchen.'

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The Sarasota County School Board approved a grant of $33,500 for Booker Middle School for musical instruction. File Photo.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • September 3, 2014
Booker Middle students perform for School Board

The Sarasota County School Board approved the consent agenda with no discussion after the Booker presentation and a special guest speaker.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
This is the first gun turn-in since April 2011. The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office has received 380 firearms from gun turn-ins.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • September 3, 2014
Sheriff's Office to hold gun turn-in

Two hundred thirty-two firearms were reported stolen last year, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office.

  • Siesta Key
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The 2014 Siesta Key Crystal Classic Master Sandsculpting Competition will run for an additional day this year.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • September 2, 2014
SKVA discusses outdoor displays, upcoming events

The Siesta Key Village Association members voiced continued concern for the enforcement of the proposed amendment change to allow outdoor displays and discussed this year's Sandfest, Crystal Classic and Light up the Village.

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Teacher Ashlyn Dobson accepts a card from incoming student, Ella C.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • September 2, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Boniface first day of school

St. Boniface Catholic Church welcomed new students for the first day of preschool Tuesday, Sept. 2. The Siesta Key church hosts preschool for children ages 1 to 4 years old throughout the school year. Students were dressed in their favorite back-to-school gear with new backpacks, sunglasses and sneakers.

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