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Siesta Key

Join Emily Walsh for the Daily Headlines.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • December 12, 2012
Dec. 12: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Commission reviews dog beach report; Commissioners approve Siesta Key beach project; East County resident takes trip in dream car and Crafty Genes: Thank you cards

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jim Troiano, James Johnson, Liz Santangini, Patricia and Jim Hillier and Mary Mahoff
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • December 12, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key Hardware Celebrates 40 Years

The Siesta Key Hardware Store celebrated their 40-year anniversary with hotdogs, cake, drinks and a raffle Wednesday, Dec 12, in front on the hardware store. Customers and neighbors joined owners Jim and Patricia Hillier in the celebration. James Johnson a.k.a Fishman grilled up chili hotdogs while customers streamed in with smiling faces. 'I never realized how social it is,' said Jim Hillier regarding owning a hardware store. 'I mean we know just about everyone on the island.'

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota County commissioners authorized staff to finish the design of the Siesta Key public beach improvements with a single construction phase.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • December 12, 2012
Sarasota County approves Siesta Key beach project budget

Sarasota County commissioners authorized staff to finish the design of the Siesta Key public beach improvements with a single construction phase.

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Barbara Blumfield
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • December 12, 2012
Season of Sharing: Barbara Blumfield

Barbara Blumfield, a Sarasota Bay Club resident, has donated to Season of Sharing for the past 10 years.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Join Emily Walsh for the Daily Headlines.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • December 11, 2012
Dec. 11: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Sarasota names downtown economic steward; Proposed entertainment district discussed; Whitney Beach Plaza renovations begin and more!

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  • News
The Suzuki Violin Players perform Tuesday, Dec. 11, during the Christmas and Holiday Music Fest at Siesta Key Chapel.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • December 11, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA's Christmas and Holiday Music Fest

The Out-of-Door Academy's Suzuki Violin Players and the Kindergarten Chorus performed Tuesday, Dec. 11, in the Christmas and Holiday Music Fest at Siesta Key Chapel.

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  • Neighbors
Siesta Key resident Sarah Cooper asks the Traffic Advisory Council for a lower speed limit on one part of Midnight Pass Road.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • December 11, 2012
Sarasota traffic counsel wants lower Midnight Pass speed limit

The Sarasota County Traffic Advisory Council recommends the Sarasota County Commission decrease the 40-mile-per-hour limit on one-half mile of the south Siesta Key street.

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Join Emily Walsh for the Daily Headlines.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • December 10, 2012
Dec. 10: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Town, firefighters find common ground; Manatee County Sheriff deputies turn down union attempt; and Weekend Best Bets!

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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • December 10, 2012
Fiesta on Siesta Key slated for April

The college sand volleyball competition return for the fifth straight year to Siesta Key beach April 12 through April 14.

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Sarasota County firefighters enter the central property at Peppertree Bay shortly after 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • December 9, 2012
Fire forces evacuation of Peppertree building

The Sarasota County Fire Department extinguished a fire in a second floor unit of the condominium complex Sunday evening.

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Monsignor Vincent Bartley, Linda Piro and George Haviland
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • December 9, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church celebrates Christmas

St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church had their Fourth Annual Holiday Party at TPC Prestancia Saturday, Dec. 8 to celebrate Christmas. Forty-three people attended the beautifully decorated golf club where parish members enjoyed each other's company and dinner. 'It's Christmas to us and we love doing it here,' said party organizer Linda Piro. 'The camaraderie of fellowship and of church is what makes it all kind of nested together.'

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Diane Roytz and Rev. Bob Thacker look over fair trade items.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • December 9, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Boniface Global Gift Fair and Art Show

St. Boniface Presbyterian Church had their 11th annual Global Gift and Art Show in the community center Saturday, Dec. 8 to show off unique gifts and promote fair trade. Fair trade means that the artisan creating the product gets equal pay and is treated humanely. Approximately 500 people attended the fair where they purchased global gifts. 'Everything here is unique and hand made and your impacting locally and globally,' said fair organizer Colleen Buchmeier. 'The watercolor group of St. Boniface Church also donated their paintings to be sold. Proceeds went to the artisans, producers, and to the grant committee of St. Boniface Church.

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  • Neighbors
The foggy morning did not stop 500 runners from racing on the beach.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • December 9, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota County Parks and Recreation hosts 36th Annual Sandy Claws Beach Run

Sarasota County Parks and Recreation hosted the 36th Annual Sandy Claws Beach Run 5K Saturday, Dec. 8 at Siesta Public Beach to promote a healthy lifestyle and to bring the community together. Despite the strong fog close to 500 people registered for the run. Runners wore festive hats and costumes for the approaching holidays. Proceeds from the run go to the Sarasota County Parks and Recreation programs. 'My favorite part is seeing little kids to 80 year olds all coming out and participating,' said Parks and Recreation Supervisor Diana Finnegan. 'It promotes a healthy lifestyle and we love promoting people being part of a great beach.'

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • December 7, 2012
WEEKEND BEST BET: Sandy Claws 5k

Sarasota County Parks and recreation will host the 36th annual Sandy Claws 5k run on Siesta Public Beach Saturday, Dec. 7.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • December 7, 2012
Dec. 7: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Town, firefighters find common ground; Manatee County Sheriff deputies turn down union attempt; and Weekend Best Bets!

  • Longboat Key
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