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Siesta Key

In about 10 crimes in July, the suspects used a metal object to crank doors and pop locks to gain access to vehicles.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • August 3, 2012
Burglars target Chevys on Siesta Key

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office has roughly 10 undercover officers searching for a possible gang of burglars targeting rental cars on Siesta Key.

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Siesta Key Association President Catherine Luckner prepares to ring a bell to adjourn the organization’s meeting yesterday
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • August 3, 2012
Options scarce for stinky seaweed

Tropical Storm Debby forced piles of seaweed onto the shores of Siesta beach and damaged turtle nest markers, complicating cleanup efforts.

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Join Emily Walsh as she reports today's headlines.
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • August 2, 2012
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Photo by Loren Mayo.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • August 2, 2012
King Kong

King Kong made a brief appearance Sunday, July 29, on Siesta Key Beach during the weekly Drum Circle.

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This lot on Higel Avenue boasts deep-water access to Sarasota Bay, a unique feature driving demand for land.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • August 2, 2012
Vacant lots hot on Siesta Key

The scars from the housing crash are beginning to fade from the Key as empty land plots begin changing hands.

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Sarasota County employees and Siesta Key residents, including Siesta Key Village Association President Russell Matthes, second from left, test specifications for crosswalk lighting in Siesta Key Village.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • August 2, 2012
Bollards light the way for Village crosswalks

Sarasota County will soon put out bids for stone LED fixtures to improve pedestrian safety in Siesta Key Village.

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Craig Phillips took this sunset photo on Siesta Key.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 2, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Craig Phillips took this sunset photo on Siesta Key.

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  • August 2, 2012
News Briefs

No protests for Village maintenance

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    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • August 2, 2012
Neighbors: Joe Volpe

Mechanical engineer and Siesta Key resident Joe Volpe came up with a way to give pets - and golf clubs - the rides of their lives.

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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • August 2, 2012
St. Boniface narrows candidates in its search for new rector

After nearly a year of searching, St. Boniface Episcopal Church is close to choosing a new, permanent rector.

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This home at 5232 Shadow Lawn Drive in Siesta Isles has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 1,899 square feet of living area. It sold for $815,000. Photo by Alex Mahadevan.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • August 2, 2012
Three-bedroom home in Siesta Isles tops transactions

A home in Siesta Isles tops all transactions in this week's real estate. W. David and M. Denise Sanders, of Bristol, Ind., sold their home at 5232 Shadow Lawn Drive to Zoom Thru Zoom to You Inc. for $815,000.

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  • August 1, 2012
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The Florida Department of Transportation closes one lane of the Siesta Key north bridge at night. A man was hit by a car during construction this morning.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • August 1, 2012
Construction worker struck on Siesta north bridge

A hit-and-run driver struck a 60-year-old pedestrian early this morning. Police are on the hunt for a suspected burgundy four-door Lexus.

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  • By Rod Thomson
  • August 1, 2012
Primary Election: Charter Review Board District 2

Editor's note: In this race, Marie Nisco did not return requests for information.

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  • By Rod Thomson
  • August 1, 2012
Primary Election: Charter Review Board District 4

Editor's note: In this race, Tom Trevor did not return requests for information.

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