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Siesta Key

City commissioners approve solicitation ordinance — learn more in today's headlines!
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 16, 2013
April 16: Morning Headlines

Commissioners approve solicitation ordinance; Sarasota and Manatee commissioners talk transportation; today's forecast

  • Longboat Key
  • News
There was a shooting on Orange Avenue last night - learn more in today's daily headlines.
  • By Amanda Heisey
  • April 15, 2013
April 15: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Sarasota Police investigate Orange Avenue shooting; Rosemary catalyst project scheduled for May discussion; Students advance to Odyssey of the Mind world competition; The John and Mable Ringling Museum launches fresh identity; Black Tie Untied

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Luis Luis
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • April 14, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Fiesta

Vendors and art enthusiasts filled the Siesta Key Village Saturday, April 13 for the annual Siesta Fiesta event. Dozens of vendors sold original artwork throughout the weekend.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Enjoy the Sarasota Open, Beast Feast and Siesta Fiesta this weekend - learn more in today's headlines!
  • By Amanda Heisey
  • April 12, 2013
April 12: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Gas leak closes Osprey Avenue; Authorities search for former Centre Shops pharmacy operator; Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic; Weekend Best Bets

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The white sands of Siesta Key Beach will be taken over by 26 college volleyball teams for the 5th Annual Fiesta on Siesta Collegiate Volleyball Tournament.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • April 12, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BETS: Siesta Fiesta and Fiesta on Siesta

Swing by Siesta Key this weekend to browse through hundreds of arts and crafts and to watch the 5th Annual Fiesta on Siesta Collegiate Volleyball Tournament.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Plover nesting season off to a rough start — learn more in today's headlines!
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • April 11, 2013
April 11: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Sarasota Police in search of a homeless man wanted for robbery; Residents protest Benderson project; Manatee Planning Commission to vote code to allow chickens; Plover nesting season off to a rough start

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Informational signs on Siesta Key Beach warn against disturbing shorebirds.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 11, 2013
Plover nesting season is off to a rough start

From fire to fire ants, and predators to vandals, the dunes on Siesta Key beach have been a hazard to the threatened species.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Chad Ruis worked on a piece of artwork during the Siesta Fiesta festival last year.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • April 11, 2013
Merchants put Siesta Key on the map with Siesta Fiesta

Siesta Key merchants came together in 1972 to organize an art show that, for the past 41 years, has brought hundreds of thousands of people to Siesta Key each year.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Heading the building expansion of St. Boniface Episcopal Church were Alan Purmort, senior warden, the Rev. David E. Johnson, Lester Newburn, chairman of the church building committee, and architect David Harris.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • April 11, 2013
MOMENTS IN TIME

The Observer takes a look back at this week in Sarasota's history.

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  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 11, 2013
Athlete of the Week: Caroline Dailey

The Out-of-Door Academy senior Caroline Dailey defeated Bradenton Christian's Haley Waldo 6-0, 6-0 to capture the No. 1 singles crown at the Class 1A-District 9 tournament April 2.

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  • Neighbors
Poet Cedric Hameed grew up in a poor crime-ridden urban community in New York — learn more about his story in today's headlines!
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • April 10, 2013
April 10: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Chapel will vote on fate of cell tower lease; IRISS opens global headquarters; Roads closed for Siesta Fiesta; Waxing poetic: Cedric Hameed

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Patrons stroll Ocean Boulevard during the 2012 Siesta Fiesta.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 10, 2013
Roads closed for Siesta Fiesta

A stretch of Ocean Boulevard to Beach Road will be closed Saturday, April 13, through Sunday, April 14.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Sarasota County Commission approves more Grand Prix funding
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • April 9, 2013
April 9: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Twelve former Sarasota mayors endorse Susan Chapman; Cuban defector Edward Gonzalez joins Sarasota Ballet; Colony workshop scheduled at Town Hall; Sarasota County Commission approves more Grand Prix funding

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Westcoast Black Theater Troupe buys permanent home — learn more in today's headlines!
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • April 8, 2013
April 8: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Sarasota County Commission tackles tourist taxes; Aging Bird Key water main to be replaced next year; Village streets repavement planned this year; Westcoast Black Theater Troupe buys permanent home

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Runners take off at the blare of the horn.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • April 7, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Run for the Turtles

Nearly 1,000 runners hit the beach Saturday, April 6 to help endangered turtles at Mote Marine Aquariums Run for the Turtles on Siesta Key Beach. The 5K sanctioned by the Manasota Track club and the 1-mile fun-run/walk provided major support for Mote Marine Laboratory's Sea Turtle Conservation and Research Program

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  • Neighbors
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