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Siesta Key

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  • Observer Staff
  • August 2, 2012
News Briefs

No protests for Village maintenance

  • Siesta Key
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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.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    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.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
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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Join Emily Walsh as she reports today's headlines.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • August 1, 2012
Aug. 1: Daily Headlines Video

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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.

  • Siesta Key
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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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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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Join Emily Walsh as she reports today's headlines.
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • July 30, 2012
July 30: Daily Headlines Video

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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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