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Siesta Key

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 8, 2012
In the hot seat

Visitors at the Sunday, Nov. 4 SECA Car Show, on Hillview Street, stopped to admire this washroom on wheels.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 8, 2012
Your chariot awaits

Sarasota Bay Club staff competed in a pumpkin-decorating contest Wednesday, Oct. 31, to get in the Halloween spirit, and the finished products were on display at its cocktail event.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 8, 2012
Hats off to vets

Honor U.S. military veterans at a Veterans Day parade, which takes place at 10 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 11, at the intersection of Main Street and U.S. 301, in downtown Sarasota.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
John Patterson, State Attorney Office winner Ed Brodsky and Sarasota County Commissioner Nora Patterson.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • November 8, 2012
Election victors look to future

Local GOP winners focus on key issues and challenges - from jobs and public education to reducing violent crimes.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sand sculptors begin crafting the sponsor scroll for the Siesta key Crystal Classic Master Sand Sculpting Competition.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 8, 2012
Champions unite for Crystal Classic

Karen Fralich and Sue McGrew will sculpt together at the event for the first time in almost two years.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 8, 2012
Sarasota County authorizes Beach Road repair

Although a temporary fix is in the works, a long-term solution could cost upward of $2 million and take two years to complete.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Siesta Isles Association President Tony Romanus spearheaded an effort to improve visibility at a dangerous curve on Midnight Pass Road.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 8, 2012
Siesta Isles Association pushes for safety measures

The Siesta Isles Association's push for safer turns at Midnight Pass Road is complete, but room for improvement remains.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 8, 2012
Improvement project sputters

Sarasota County staff again raised cost estimates for the now $27 million Siesta Beach renovation and postponed a public meeting set for this month.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 8, 2012
Siesta Key Village noise complaints continue

The brisk breezes floating off the Gulf of Mexico this month have aggravated the noise debate.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 8, 2012
Trial set for Chris Brown case

Siesta Key property owner Chris Brown increased his settlement offer to Sarasota County 15% to $315,000. County attorneys want more information.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Rod Girdwood, Jay Berman, Taylor Collins and Debbie Johnson
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • November 8, 2012
Managers talk collaboration at Tiger Bay meeting

Sarasota City Manager Tom Barwin, Longboat Key Town Manager Dave Bullock, North Port City Manager Jonathan Lewis and Venice City Manager Edward Lavallee spoke to the Tiger Bay Club.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 8, 2012
Welcome back: Since you left ...

We waded through Beach Road after Tropical Storm Debby pounded the island in June, and survived the stench of hundreds of tons of algae that washed ashore after to bring you the news.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • November 8, 2012
Pine View salutes veterans with yearlong project

This year's community service project idea was formed as a way to give thanks to United States veterans.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 8, 2012
News Briefs

SKA online membership launches successfully; County consolidation affects mowing; Siesta sewer rehab ahead of schedule

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 8, 2012
SIDELINES

Mooney runners earn regional berths; Lady Thunder fall in regional quarterfinal; Sarasota Crew wins top honors; ODA wins Headmaster Cup

  • Sarasota
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