Siesta Key

Nolan Peterson
April 4, 2014

FDOT nixes Stickney no right on red

A move to prohibit right turns on red at the intersection of Stickney Point Road and Midnight Pass Road sparked traffic complaints from area residents.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Nolan Peterson
April 4, 2014

Disaster recovery plans top SKA agenda

The Siesta Key Association met Thursday to discuss the island's post-disaster recovery plans, as well as other hot topics.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Observer Staff
April 3, 2014

Former steakhouse to become event venue

An event rental firm bought the former site of Livingston's and Sam Seltzer's Steakhouse with an ambitious plan renovation plan to create an event space.

Sarasota
News

Nolan Peterson
April 2, 2014

Shelter compromise draws mixed reactions

In a bid to resolve an ongoing dispute through a compromise solution, the Sarasota city and commissions added a third site to the list of possible locations for a downtown Sarasota homeless shelter.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Nolan Peterson
April 2, 2014

Sarasota-Bradenton airport aces FAA inspection

For the ninth year in a row, the airport received zero discrepancies on a key annual FAA inspection.

Sarasota
News

Harriet Sokmensuer
April 2, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key Kiwanis Club Gala kickoff luncheon

Members of the Siesta Key Kiwanis Club met for its gala fundraising kickoff luncheon Wednesday, April 2, at Cafe Bacci. Members wore tropical themed attire to get in the spirit of the gala's theme 'tropical nights in paradise.' Members also enjoyed 'cheeseburgers in paradise' and margaritas for lunch while listening to Jimmy Buffet songs. The gala will be held at the Sarasota Yacht Club on Saturday, May 31.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Alex Mahadevan
April 2, 2014

County staff outline Shell Road parking options

Sarasota County staff recommend spending roughly $30,000 to create 17 parking spaces - and hopefully temper "acts of public indecency" - on the north Siesta Key road.

Siesta Key
News

Observer Staff
April 2, 2014

News Briefs

APRIL FOOLS' - BRU adjusts watering rates, schedule; Special piranhas to populate local ponds; SMR to open road at a cost to drivers

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Observer Staff
April 2, 2014

Love letter makes comeback

East County resident Kelly Pleasant was running along Lakewood Ranch Boulevard last week when she came across something special - a love letter dated May 14, 1992.

East County
Neighbors

Kelsey Grau
April 2, 2014

Local artists pay tribute to the everyday soldier

Bonnie Chisling's sculpture 'Tribute to the Everyday Soldier" was featured in the recent Community Juried Exhibition at the Longboat Key Center for the Arts, a Division of Ringling College of Art & Design.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Nick Friedman
April 2, 2014

The Good News: Meals on Wheels' Terry McGannon

When summer comes and snowbird volunteers head back up north, Meals on Wheels Executive Director Terry McGannon hopes to see more young volunteers taking their place.