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Siesta Key

Sarasota, Manatee county 2024 general election results
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 5, 2024
Sarasota, Manatee county 2024 general election results

The 2024 general election was held Nov. 5. The voter turnout was high in both Sarasota and Manatee counties.

  • Elections
People line up to vote at the polling station at Siesta Key Chapel Tuesday afternoon.
    By
  • Jim DeLa
  • November 5, 2024
Voters turn out in high numbers in Sarasota, Manatee

Manatee County appears to see record turnout; Sarasota just shy of 1992 mark.

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Barry Weisblatt has lived on Siesta Key for five years.
    By
  • Eric Snider
  • November 5, 2024
Whiteleaf Private Concert Club founder is ready to rock

Regrets? Barry Weisblatt has had a few. Like not getting a photo with Paul McCartney when he had a chance. But the Siesta Key resident, with live music as the backdrop, has mostly lived a charmed life.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Outdoor seating at The Cottage, Siesta Key. The restaurant is back in operation after being heavily damaged by Hurricane Milton.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 4, 2024
Two Siesta Key restaurants reopen after Milton

The Cottage and The Hub Baja Grill welcomed customers back on Saturday, Nov. 2.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Though Myakka’s ecosystems adapted to seasonal flooding, increased threats of pollutant runoff from outside the park is concerning.
    By
  • Miri Hardy
  • October 30, 2024
Hurricane's fury can benefit wetlands, such as Myakka River State Park

It can play an important role in shaping healthy, albeit dramatically changed, ecosystems.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Boats make their way towards Midnight Pass.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • October 28, 2024
Boats numbering in the hundreds parade through Midnight Pass

Hosted by Killin It, the parade brought together local boaters who hoped to promote awareness of their enthusiasm for keeping Midnight Pass open.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By BayView Dental
  • October 25, 2024
Dental Hygiene Warning Signs & What It Means For Your Overall Health

At home dental care is critical for your oral health, but just can’t replace what a professional cleaning does.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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Sarasota County's most popular beach reopens Saturday.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • October 24, 2024
Siesta Key Beach set for Saturday reopening

Sarasota County staff have been at work ensuring a safe and accessible environment for the beaches.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Christian Galicia serves Zac and Trey Yovanovich at Siesta Key Oyster Bar on Oct. 22.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • October 24, 2024
Siesta Key slowly comes back to life

Two weeks after Hurricane Milton hit Sarasota, business owners say there's still further to go before Siesta Key returns to normal, while patrons and the community continue to offer support.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
The home at 2737 Hillview St. has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 1,612 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • October 24, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for Oct. 7-11 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Nokomis

A Lynnhurst home on Hillview Street tops the week's sales at $585,000.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Beachfront houses along Gulfside Road were among the worst damaged in Hurricane Helene.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • October 23, 2024
Three strikes, but Sarasota County is not out

A local climate expert weighs in on how three hurricanes had separate personalities and why all are examples of climate change's impact on more intense storms.

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Sights of newly opened Midnight Pass
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 18, 2024
Sights of newly opened Midnight Pass

Midnight Pass opened after Hurricane Milton made landfall in Sarasota on Oct. 9.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
The home at at 1622 Kenilworth St. was built in 2017 and has four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,058 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • October 17, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for Sept. 30 to Oct. 4 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Nokomis

A Johnson Estates home on Kenilworth Street tops the week's sales at $3.45 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Bruno Wu serves hamburgers.
    By
  • Ian Swaby, Petra Rivera, Emily Walsh
  • October 17, 2024
Businesses step up to offer meals to those in need

Amid the power outages and aftermath of Hurricane Milton, free hamburgers and hot dogs were on offer.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
Midnight Pass on Siesta Key is wide open on the morning of Thursday, Oct. 10, following Hurricane Milton.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • October 16, 2024
Midnight Pass enthusiasts celebrate natural reopening

What Hurricane Helene started, Milton finished as revelers flock to view and navigate a return of the inlet between Siesta and Casey keys.

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