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Siesta Key

More than 750 single-family homes sold in April in Sarasota County, according to the Sarasota Association of Realtors.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 21, 2014
Real estate sales sizzle in April

Sarasota County recorded the second greatest number of property sales in its history last month, with more than 1,100 closed transactions.

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Family-owned and operated, the Broken Egg has been a breakfast, lunch and cocktail tradition since 1985.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 21, 2014
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: The Broken Egg

This week we went in the kitchen at The Broken Egg with owner Dawn Hair and chef Marco Estrada while he prepares Don's Fiesta Skillet, a Mexican-inspired breakfast medley with chorizo and peppers, served over a bed of the restaurant's Cheesy Potato Casserole.

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Dedra Reed is a fifth-grade teacher at Emma E. Booker Elementary. She says she enjoys the opportunity to help her students develop character.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • May 21, 2014
The Good News: Dedra Reed

Booker Elementary students share life goals and celebrate the importance of dreaming big with the school's first anthology.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Lido Key resident Cindy Shoffstall provided this picture of Lido Beach at the First Lido condominiums.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 19, 2014
St. Armands residents take stand on renourishment

The St. Armands Residents Association has circulated a petition in an attempt to show support for the proposed renourishment of Lido Beach.

  • Siesta Key
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Sarasota County has roughly $6.4 million to spend on economic development projects.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 19, 2014
Commission to consider 100K incentive grant

Sarasota County commissioners will discuss a proposal to use economic incentives help an unnamed firm expand in the region during a regular meeting Tuesday.

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Republican Marie Nisco defeated Ray Porter by roughly 5% points to take the District 5 seat on the Charter Review Board in 2008.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 16, 2014
Democrat enters County Commission race

If 56-year-old Ray Porter qualifies in the race for the District 4 seat, it would mean a closed primary for Sarasota County voters.

  • Siesta Key
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Paul Chetlain, Ryan Heise and Justin Lambert took a break from surfing in Hacienda Iguana, Nicaragua to snap a photo with their East County Observer.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 16, 2014
Don't forget to take the Observer along on your summer travels!

Is your family getting ready to head out on a summer vacation? Make sure you pack a copy of your Observer!

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This conceptual site plan shows the planned Sarasota County public safety campus.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 16, 2014
County discusses future facility costs

As Sarasota County considers constructing more than $221 million in new facilities, commissioners discussed possible funding sources - including a referendum.

  • Siesta Key
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Big Pass, between Siesta Key and Lido Key, has never been dredged.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 16, 2014
Save Our Siesta Sands 2 retains attorney

An attorney representing the Siesta Key group sent a letter May 16 to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers citing concerns about the Lido Key Beach Renourishment Project.

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  • News
The Chidsey Library was built in 1941 for an estimated $25,000. The historical building on the North Trail now houses the Official Visitors Center.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 16, 2014
Visit Sarasota County to end lease for Visitors Center

Citing frustrations with the city and location, Visit Sarasota County will terminate its $20,000 lease for the Chidsey Building Dec. 12, to find a new home for the Official Visitors Center.

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Sarasota Mayor Shannon Snyder is the third candidate to enter the race for the District 2 County Commission seat.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 15, 2014
Sarasota mayor to resign, run for County Commission

Mayor Shannon Snyder has announced his intention to resign in November and filed as a candidate for the 2014 County Commission election.

  • Siesta Key
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A conceptual rendering shows how the Ringling Boulevard corridor would look with a Sarasota County Area Transit bus transfer station.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 15, 2014
County Commission to discuss major spending topics

Sarasota County commissioners during a budget workshop tomorrow will consider an update on plans to relocate the downtown SCAT transfer station, and the possibility of a referendum to fund capital spending.

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Although the area isn’t a hotbed of criminal activity, some members of the Casey Key Association feel the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office isn’t giving the island the attention it deserves.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 14, 2014
Casey Key residents tackle trespassing issues

At this month's Casey Key Association meeting, residents bemoaned a lack of assistance from the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office in dealing with a recurring problem.

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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • May 14, 2014
The Good News: Steve Case of Venice High School Amateur Radio Club

Hobby meets real-world application for Venice High School Amateur Radio Club members.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
The Florida Department of Transportation maintains Midnight Pass Road and Stickney Point Road on Siesta Key.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 13, 2014
FDOT shifts Siesta lanes for bridge work

The Florida Department of Transportation is overseeing maintenance to the Stickney Point Bridge this week.

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