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Siesta Key

Join Mallory Gnaegy and Danae DeShazer as they report today's headlines.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • September 6, 2012
Sept. 6: 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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The Florida Department of Transportation is currently working on a renovation of the Siesta Key north bridge but will soon be installing crosswalks on Midnight Pass Road.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 6, 2012
FDOT plans Siesta public meeting

The coming crosswalks on Midnight Pass Road are the topic of the Sept. 17 meeting at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church.

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Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Matt Binkley
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 6, 2012
Our Town: Deputy Binkley takes the field

Our Town: Deputy Binkley takes the field

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 6, 2012
Our Town: The hunt is on for the giant tuna

Our Town: The hunt is on for the giant tuna

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  • Neighbors
The Siesta Key Village Association has kicked up marketing this summer to add value to its members’ $50 annual fees.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 6, 2012
Village Association shifts focus to marketing

The Siesta Key organization aims to add more value to membership as it shifts stewardship of Village maintenance to Sarasota County.

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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 6, 2012
Beach project price tag reviewed

The cost estimates for the Siesta Key beach improvements have more than tripled over the past four years. Stakeholders want to get the project to a feasible price.

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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 6, 2012
Mowing contract fails original decision tree

Sarasota County Public Works staff said contractual landscaping would be the key to hedging against financial downturns.

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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 6, 2012
Record label eyes Siesta for festival

A record-label marketer is scouting Siesta Key for a music festival but is learning the feat will be no small task.

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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 6, 2012
Bus capacity doubles for Crystal Classic

Organizers of the November master sandsculpting competition hope to solve some of the transportation problems that arose last year.

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  • September 6, 2012
News Briefs

News Briefs

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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 6, 2012
BP settlement far from free money for Sarasota County

County commissioners asked staff to devise a strategy to maximize potential funds from a settlement with the oil company, which could be as much as $20 million.

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The speed tables in front of Southside Elementary School were installed in July after a traffic study.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • September 6, 2012
Webber residents battle speeding

Lowering the 25 mph speed limit on a school-lined portion of Webber Street is one option that would allow speed tables to remain in place without modifications.

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First-grade students Frank Avalos, Ximena Franco-Martinez and Rodqueze Austin show off last year’s harvest at Alta Vista Elementary’s organic garden.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • September 6, 2012
How does your garden grow?

Four local elementary schools are using a grant made available by Whole Foods and FoodCorps to reap what they sow.

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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 6, 2012
School Board alters student policies

Students will now be allowed to turn on electronic devices, such as smart phones and iPads, during approved class activities.

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Riverview High junior Mason Fox started playing golf 13 years ago. Now the 16-year-old has his sights set on becoming a professional golfer.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 6, 2012
Teeing Off

Riverview High junior Mason Fox shot a 36 to take top honors last month against Cardinal Mooney and Venice.

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