Siesta Key

Alex Mahadevan
July 20, 2012

IN THE PUBLIC EYE: Cheryl Gaddie

Cheryl Gaddie moved from Grand Forks, N.D., to Siesta Key in 2006 and quickly entrenched herself in the community.

Siesta Key
News

Eddie Kirsch
July 19, 2012

July 19: Daily Headlines Video

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

Longboat Key
News

Alex Mahadevan
July 19, 2012

Claws come out at Tiger Bay lunch

The heated race for 12th Judicial District's State Attorney Office was on display today at Michael's on East.

Sarasota
News

Observer Staff
July 19, 2012

The gift of giving

Steve Bailey, manager of the Coldwell Banker Siesta Key office, presented a $1,500 check to Siesta Key resident Alex Miller on behalf of the Challenged Athletes Foundation.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Alex Mahadevan
July 19, 2012

Troubled strip mall gets facelift

The spot across the street from Southgate Mall has been a black hole for businesses. But, nine retail spaces on Siesta Drive will have a new look by the end of this year.

Siesta Key
News

Alex Mahadevan
July 19, 2012

Runoff project needs extension

The Beach Road drainage improvement is still held up in permitting, but Sarasota County will need to get an extension to keep the $975,000 grant from SWFWMD.

Siesta Key
News

Alex Mahadevan
July 19, 2012

Visit Sarasota initiative could help Siesta tourism

Sarasota County's marketing corporation will partner with the nation's new similar organization to target European tourists. However, the economics of Siesta make corralling them to the Key difficult.

Siesta Key
News

Alex Mahadevan
July 19, 2012

Crosswalk issues and street safety plague Siesta

The Florida Department of Transportation rejected requests for Midnight Pass safety improvements, including more signage and a lower speed limit, and the search for Village lighting continues.