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Siesta Key

Craig Siegel, the owner of a Siesta Key rental property plagued with Sarasota County code violations, allegedly threw a bucket of urine on a code enforcement officer this morning.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 28, 2014
Siesta man throws urine at county employee

Sarasota County deputies arrested Craig Siegel before 8 a.m. for the alleged attack on a Sarasota County code enforcement officer.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Most major revenue sources for Sarasota County have performed better than expected in the first six months of the current fiscal year.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 28, 2014
Commission to meet for mid-year review

On Tuesday, Sarasota County staff will update commissioners on issues ranging from major revenues to plans to privatize aspects of the public transit system.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Josh and Addison Miller
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • April 27, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Fiesta

Art lovers flocked to Siesta Key Village for the 36th annual Siesta Fiesta Saturday, April 26 and Sunday, April 27. The annual art festival showcases work by local and national artists and crafters. Attendees admired the unique art with live music and fresh food.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 25, 2014
SCAT seeks awareness on Try Transit Day

As the transportation organization continues to reorganize its service, it hopes to establish a more steady ridership base throughout the year.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch freshman Sophia Falco set a new personal record in the 100-meter dash, crossing the finish line in 11.97 seconds to finish second.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 24, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: 3A-3 and 4A-2 track and field meets

The Braden River, Lakewood Ranch and Sarasota High boys and girls track teams competed in the Class 3A-Region 3 meet April 23, at Tampa Leto High. Lakewood scored 77 points to win the girls team title while Sarasota won the boys title with 40 points. Riverview competed in the Class 4A-Region 3 meet the same day.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
The vacant lot at 162 Beach Road is covered in shoreline-stabilizing vegetation, and has never been developed.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 24, 2014
Commission denies Siesta Key building plans

Sarasota County commissioners unanimously denied a variance request to build a three-story single-family home at 162 Beach Road Wednesday.

  • Sarasota
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Sam Von Duhn, Ryan Roberts and Tony Musca pose with their giant catch.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 23, 2014
12-year-old tourists catch 692-pound mako shark

Tony Musca, Ryan Roberts and Sam Von Duhn caught the giant shark during a Double Nickel Charters fishing trip with their families.

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  • Observer Staff
  • April 23, 2014
Homes sales spike 33% in Sarasota

Property sales in Sarasota County jumped 33% in March over February and surpassed 1,000 for the month, the Sarasota Association of Realtors reports.

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Sarasota County Commissioner Nora Patterson, chairwoman of the Tourist Development Council, moved to approve more funding for Visit Sarasota County Wednesday.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 23, 2014
Visit Sarasota County taps additional funding

The Sarasota County Commission narrowly approved an additional $769,000 for a contract with the local promotion organization Wednesday.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 23, 2014
ODA's season ends in playoffs

The Out-of-Door Academy girls lacrosse team saw its season come to an end with a 13-10 loss to Tampa Catholic in the opening round of the playoffs April 22.

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Crepes Suzette was invented in 1894 and has been prepared tableside at Roessler's Restaurant since it opened.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 23, 2014
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Roessler's Restaurant

This week we went in the kitchen at Roessler's Restaurant with chef and owner Klaus Roessler while he prepares Crepes Suzette, which has been served tableside since the eatery opened.

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Cameron Greco, a sophomore at Riverview High School, is an aspiring actor who hopes to see the message of valued diversity translate into his future field of work.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • April 23, 2014
The Good News: Embracing Our Differences' Cameron Greco

Using the universal language of art, Embracing Our Differences hopes to create newfound appreciation for the value of diversity.

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  • Neighbors
Sarasota County staff originally proposed the Beach Road Drainage Improvements in 2005.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 22, 2014
Barge skirts Siesta for drainage project

Sarasota County's Beach Road Drainage Improvements project is 91% complete. The latest work came from a barge installing a diffuser on a stormwater discharge pipe.

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    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • April 22, 2014
Siesta special event permits to get another look

The county commission agreed Tuesday to consider adding Halloween to the list of holidays covered by a special event permit available to Siesta businesses.

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Sarasota County Commissioners Christine Robinson (left), Carolyn Mason (center) and Charles Hines.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • April 22, 2014
Shelter talks set to continue

The Sarasota City Commission will meet with county commissioners Tuesday to discuss the results of study evaluating the primary option for a downtown homeless shelter.

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