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Siesta Key

The vacant lot at 162 Beach Road is covered in shoreline-stabilizing vegetation, and has never been developed.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • February 17, 2014
County Commission to consider shoreline construction

Sarasota County commissioners during a public hearing Wednesday, will review plans to build a three-story single-family home at 162 Beach Road.

  • Siesta Key
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  • By Otus
  • February 16, 2014
Ask Otus: Name that Bird! Answers to Pop Quiz

Otus Rufous, an Eastern Screech-owl, was born on Siesta Key and is a full-time resident there. An avid hunter, accomplished vocalist and genuine night owl, Otus is a keen observer of our local wildlife and knows many of nature's secrets. Otus will answer your questions about our amazing wildlife, but only if you Ask Otusâ„¢.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Daisy Franko says her favorite thing about husband, John, is that he’s intelligent.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • February 14, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Say I Do Again

Couples took to Siesta Beach to affirm their love at the 2014 Say I Do Again Friday, Feb. 14. The ceremony took place at sunset and was led by Magistrate Ed Wilson. Before the ceremony, couples strolled through the village.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Spencer Dunford, general manager of Hidden Harbor Marina.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • February 14, 2014
Hidden Harbor Marina reopens

After being shut down for more than six years, the south U.S. 41 marina is once again officially open for business.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • February 13, 2014
Sarasota County property sales match pre-recession levels

Total property sales in Sarasota County in 2013 were the second highest ever recorded.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Samantha Bisceglia submitted this sunrise photo, taken on Siesta Key.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 13, 2014
Submit your weather photos!

We want your best weather photos - sunrises, sunsets, rainbows, etc!

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Cafe Baci serves classic Italian dishes with specialties in Roman and Tuscan cuisine.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 12, 2014
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Cafe Baci

Join us in the kitchen at Cafe Baci with owner Roberto Mei and chef Eldis Rodriguez as they prepare tomato risotto with seared diver scallops.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Kristen Little, center, with volunteers Chuck and Joan Stahlman at an adoption event in downtown Sarasota. The Sarasota County shelter holds adoption events weekly.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • February 11, 2014
The Good News: Kristen Little

Sarasota County Sheriff's Office Animal Services gives stray animals a forever home by matching them with adoptees.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Harmer is a former fire chief and has a black belt in Karate. Courtesy Photo
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • February 11, 2014
County Commission approves contract with Harmer

Thomas Harmer, who replaced ousted County Administrator Randall Reid last year with the title of interim administrator, has now permanently taken over the county's top administrative post.

  • Sarasota
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The Sarasota Association of Realtors added 48 new members in February. Courtesy Photo
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • February 11, 2014
Sarasota Association of Realtors membership continues to grow

Sarasota County's improving housing market continues to attract Realtors to the area.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Plans to add 10 roundabouts to the U.S. 41 "multimodal corridor" will cost $60 million.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • February 11, 2014
CONA talks traffic, roundabouts

The Sarasota County Council of Neighborhood Associations, CONA, featured a three-person panel Monday night, discussing a proposed $60 million project to transform a key section of U.S. 41.

  • Siesta Key
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The $21.5 million Siesta Beach Improvements are slated to last for two years.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • February 10, 2014
County launches Siesta construction website

Sarasota County Commissioners aim to keep the community informed with accurate information regarding the $21.5 million project.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Alison and Maurene Cozzi spend the day together.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • February 8, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key Crafts Festival

The 20th annual Siesta Key Craft Festival took over Siesta Key Village Saturday, Feb. 8, and Sunday, Feb. 9. Ocean Boulevard was the home of creative vendors from across the country for the weekend. The festival includes homemade jewelry, fresh food and unique artwork.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
A proposed roundabout at the intersection of Beach Road and Midnight Pass Road was one of the hot topics at Thursday's SKA meeting.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • February 7, 2014
Beach construction takes center stage at SKA meeting

County staff briefed the Siesta Key Association Thursday on the status of the multiple ongoing construction projects at Siesta Key Beach.

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  • News
Reduced energy costs are a top priority for the four new fire stations.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • February 6, 2014
Area contractor tapped to build new fire stations

Sarasota County awarded Willis A. Smith Construction a contract to build four new fire stations throughout the county by 2016.

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