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Siesta Key

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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • August 23, 2012
Overhaul looms for Siesta Village parking

Sarasota County commissioners rejected a $277,000 settlement offer to pay a Siesta Key property owner in a 2011 lawsuit over parking assessments, but the fight is far from over.

  • Siesta Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 23, 2012
News Briefs

Construction project delay favors Classic; Driver in hit-and-run bridge case arrested; Randall Reid taps former colleague

  • Siesta Key
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The design and colors of the beach-ball logo designed by Visit Sarasota County was deemed a distraction to drivers. Courtesy
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • August 23, 2012
Design of No. 1 beach sign misses the mark

Sarasota County zoning staff determined the design for new signs on Siesta Key were a driving hazard that the Federal Department of Transportation would surely reject.

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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • August 23, 2012
County budget grows to contain Key noise

Sarasota County will add overtime hours for a code-enforcement officer specializing in sound analysis, but all weekend violators are on notice.

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The revitalization of Pensacola included widened sidewalks and new restaurants and shops. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • August 23, 2012
Pensacola: Signs of Strength

The city of Pensacola altered its governing structure in 2009 after a tumultuous, and somewhat leaderless, decade. Now the city thrives under a strong mayor.

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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • August 23, 2012
County approves rezoning of parcel to prepare for sale

Sarasota County Commissioners approved the rezoning of a 2.2-acre tract of land, which may reach the private sector midway through 2013 - or not at all.

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This home at 825 Tropical Circle in Siesta Beach has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 5,904 square feet of living area. It sold for $3.3 million. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • August 23, 2012
Siesta Beach home sells for $3.3 million

A home in Siesta Beach tops all transactions in this week's real estate. John Walter and Lorry Eible, of Sarasota, sold their home at 825 Tropical Circle to Timothy Ng, of Sarasota, for $3.3 million.

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Jeremy Smith took this photo of cumulonimbus clouds deveoping before a storm at Turtle Beach.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 23, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Jeremy Smith took this photo of cumulonimbus clouds deveoping before a storm at Turtle Beach.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Brian Becker and his sister, Jen, talk with Young Eagle member Mary Lou McFate and pilot Dan Smith after their first Young Eagles flight.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • August 23, 2012
Taking Flight: EAA Chapter 180's celebrates 60th anniversary

In celebration of its 60th anniversary, EAA Chapter 180 offers free flights to children.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • August 23, 2012
BUSINESS OBSERVER

USF Sarasota-Manatee appoints director of marketing; Premier Sotheby's adds two sales associates; Local chef recognized for creative website; Nu View Salon welcomes organic skin care esthetician

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Join Emily Walsh and Alex Mahadevan as they report the daily headlines.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • August 22, 2012
Aug. 22: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

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Madison Romito, Kirin Malisoff and Alexa Gettel, 5, pose together on the bleachers, Wednesday, Aug. 22, the first day back to school at Out-of-Door Academy.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • August 22, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA Lower School's First Day Back

Out-of-Door Academy's lower school students headed back for their first day of school, Wednesday, Aug. 22, on Siesta Key. They also got enjoy brand new playground equipment donated by Ashley D. Kozel and family.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • August 22, 2012
Board to hear noise solution

Sarasota County Commissioners have the option to add $21,060 to the 2013 fiscal year budget to fund overtime hours for enhanced noise ordinance enforcement.

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Join Emily Walsh as she reports the daily headlines.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • August 21, 2012
Aug. 21: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

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Sarasota County Commissioner Joe Barbetta voted against rejecting the settlement offer from Siesta Key business owner Chris Brown from an October lawsuit.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • August 21, 2012
Suit could shape new parking ordinance

Sarasota County Commissioners this morning voted 3 to 2 to reject a $277,219.27 settlement offer for a lawsuit filed by Village property owner Chris Brown.

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