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Siesta Key

Paul A. Cajka Sr.
  • By Rod Thomson
  • August 1, 2012
Election Q&A: Charter Review Board District 1

Sarasota County is one of only 21 charter counties in Florida - counties that are governed in the operational structure by a charter, similar to a constitution. But Sarasota is the only county with a board elected by voters, not appointed by commissions.

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Rheanna King, Lucy Dellosso, Mia Hanes, Hanah Wadud, Owen Heinz, Lilly Lazar
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • August 1, 2012
CAMP SPOTLIGHT: Sarasota Youth Sailing Program

The Sarasota Youth Sailing Program's annual summer camp allows students ages 5-18 to gain sailing experience and knowledge on land and out in the water.

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Join Emily Walsh as she reports today's headlines.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • July 31, 2012
July 31: Daily Headlines Video

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Pastor Craig King and Ed Coil, Discipleship Lead Coach, prepare Caroline and Parker Thurman to be baptized, Sunday, July 30.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • July 31, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Bayside Community Campus Beach Day

Bayside Community Church held Campus Beach Day from 2 to 5 pm, Sunday, July 30, out at the Siesta Key Pavilion. The event included a BBQ, singing and the baptism of a dozen people.

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A pool on south Siesta Key sustained more than $10,000 in damages from Tropical Storm Debby, some of which could be covered by federal disaster aid.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 31, 2012
McCrane to talk Debby for SKA

Sarasota County Emergency Management Chief Ed McCrane and Parks and Recreation manager George Tatge are guests at the August Siesta Key Association meeting.

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    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • July 30, 2012
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People have fun dancing to the beats played by the percussionists, Sunday, July 29, out on Siesta Key Public Beach.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • July 30, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY & VIDEO: Siesta Key Drum Circle

Every Sunday night drummers, dancers, hula-hoopers and spectators make their way out to the beach two hours before sunset to participate in the weekly Siesta Key Drum Circle on Siesta Key Public Beach.

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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 30, 2012
Mowing fiasco touches Siesta

A lot on south Siesta Key occupied a Sarasota County Sheriff training facility drew resident complaints about upkeep.

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    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • July 27, 2012
July 27: Daily Headlines Video

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Siesta Key Association Vice President Peter van Roekens and Siesta Key Village Association President Russell Matthes stand in front of an LED bollard that could light Village crosswalks in the future.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 27, 2012
Specs set for crosswalk lighting

Siesta Key leaders last night settled on an option to improve Village crosswalk lighting. But, it may not be ADA compliant.

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  • Observer Staff
  • July 26, 2012
Care package makes an impact

On the Fourth of July, Siesta Key Oyster Bar held a cookout to raise money for the troops, specifically the 214th Fires Brigade, which is currently serving in Afghanistan.

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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 26, 2012
Crumbling canal wall sparks liability concerns

When Sarasota County handed over Siesta Key to developers in the early 1900s, the deal included waterway maintenance. When a property owner is absent, sea wall repair can be problematic.

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Sarasota County Commissioner Nora Patterson schedules the next West Coast Inland Navigation District meeting on her new Droid smart phone.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 26, 2012
WCIND grants Sarasota special exception

Commissioner Nora Patterson asked the organization to allow more funding for law-enforcement projects in the county.

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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 26, 2012
FULL STORY: Candidates bare their claws at Tiger Bay

The race for the 12th Judicial District State Attorney's Office has usually tight-tongued lawyers volleying personal attacks rather than telling voters why they deserve the position.

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Barring any objections, Sarasota County commissioners will vote Aug. 21 to approve the $97,417 annual deal with Championship Landscape Professionals.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 26, 2012
Contract winner will 'champion' Village look

Championship Landscape Maintenance Professionals will oversee annual maintenance of the commercial district for less than half of what was expected.

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