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Siesta Key

At 100 years old, Jessie Dunn is happy with her life and wouldn’t change anything.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • January 17, 2013
Century mark: Jessie Dunn

Jessie Dunn has lived through the Great Depression, World War II and the loss of three husbands. The 100-year-old former Siesta Key resident knows that life is a gift.

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  • Neighbors
A condominium at 222 Beach Road has three bedrooms, three baths and 2,860 square feet of living area. It sold for $2,415,000. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • January 17, 2013
Siesta Key condominium sells for $2,415,000

A condominium in 222 Beach Road tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Stephen Barr, trustee, sold the Unit 3 condominium at 222 Beach Road to Richard McCampbell, trustee, of Sarasota, for $2,415,000.

  • Siesta Key
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Laurie Krampits submitted this photo of a father and son enjoying the sunset on Siesta Key.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 17, 2013
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Laurie Krampits submitted this photo of a father and son enjoying the sunset on Siesta Key.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 16, 2013
Observer publication changes its name

Gulf Coast Business Review becomes the Business Observer.

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What’s the Deali-O?
    By
  • Emily Walsh
  • January 16, 2013
What's the digital Deali-O?

By now you've seen advertisements throughout our newspapers and on our Web site, YourObserver.com, promoting how you can save with us with deals, win great prizes with contests, search for local businesses with Store Around the Corner and get daily updates with our Daily Headlines broadcast and more.

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Cardinal Mooney senior Christina Warren put down the tennis racket a few years ago and joined crew.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 16, 2013
Rowing Forward: Christina Warren

Cardinal Mooney High senior Christina Warren recently received a scholarship to row for Princeton University next year.

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Join Emily Walsh for the Daily Headlines.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • January 16, 2013
Jan. 16: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Overnight mooring causes sinking feeling; County fair is the biggest, most challenging yet; Patterson cites Big Pass as topic to watch; Wallenda wants to highwire walk above U.S. 41; Highwaymen: Behind the scenes

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Dan Giquinto, Ina Savage and John Sancin, of Siesta Dunes Condominiums, with Sarasota County Commissioner Nora Patterson.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • January 16, 2013
Patterson cites Big Pass as topic to watch

Sarasota County Commissioner Nora Patterson discussed the future of Big Pass, term limits and speed limits with the Siesta Key Condo Council, Jan. 15, at a Siesta Key Condo Council meeting.

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Join and Emily Walsh for the Daily Headlines.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • January 15, 2013
Jan. 15: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Caregiver exploits elderly Sarasota client; Manatee School audit finds former assistant superintendent at fault; Klauber stalls Colony Lender foreclosure; Contractor clears 400 trees for the Esplanade by Siesta Key; Goodwill to rebrand

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Peggy Williams, Francie Hall, Eunice Nelle, Karen Hastings and Liz Smith.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • January 15, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Siesta Key Presbyterian Women learn nutritious knowledge

The Siesta Key Presbyterian Women met on Tuesday, Jan. 15 at the fellowship hall to eat lunch and listen to a guest speaker. Clinical Dietician Laura McLeroy of Sarasota Memorial Hospital spoke to women about how to better take care of their bodies. Fifty-seven people attended. 'It's a new year so people are focusing on their health,' said Moderator Maria Wattleworth.

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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • January 15, 2013
Contractor clears 400 trees for the Esplanade by Siesta Key

Contractors have cleared 24 acres of land near the intersection of Constitution Boulevard and U.S. 41 for the Esplanade by Siesta Key, a coming Taylor Morrison development.

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Join Alex Mahadevan and Emily Walsh for the Daily Headlines.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • January 14, 2013
Jan. 14: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Sarasota plane crash kills one, hospitalizes another; Bradenton contractor to oversee building of State Street garage; Avenida Madera marketed as 'Eat Street'; Auditors report findings today

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Beach Bites opened on Avenida Madera in Fall 2012.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • January 14, 2013
Avenida Madera marketed as 'Eat Street'

The Siesta Key Village Avenida Madera road is home to new and coming eateries - and new opportunities for marketing.

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Kids get excited as mascot Thor makes his way to the ribbon cutting.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • January 11, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Out-of-Door Academy Wellness Center Ribbon Cutting

The Out-of-Door Academy opened its new Wellness Center to students and staff Friday, Jan. 11 to promote their wellness program. Ashley Kozel donated funds for the Wellness Center on behalf of her daughters, Lexie and Gabby, who are students at the school.

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Join Alex Mahadevan for the Daily Headlines.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • January 11, 2013
Jan. 11: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Entrepreneur eyes additional downtown land; Firm to launch shuttle for Siesta; Bird Key sidewalk closed for maintenance; Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

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