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Siesta Key

Annette Broy and Pastor Mike Broy
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • July 2, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Life in the Son Church Meet and Greet

Members of newly formed church, Life in the Son, gathered on Wednesday, June 27, for a meet and greet. Pastor Mike Broy says the nondenominational church offers a welcoming environment in which people can worship and is looking to expand its membership. 'We like to focus on the positive things people can do as Christians,' said Broy. 'I think there's already enough focus on negativity and what you can't do.'

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The runners start the race, Saturday, June 30, out on Siesta Key Public Beach.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • June 30, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Firecracker 5K

The Second Annual Firecracker 5K took place, Saturday, June 30, out on Siesta Key Public Beach. The 5K and 1-mile fun run was sponsored by the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce and was sanctioned by the Manasota Track Club.

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The crowd was amazed when the people “watching” by the water began dancing, Friday, June 29, at Siesta Key Public Beach.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • June 29, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY & VIDEO: Moving Ethos Flash Mob on Siesta Key Beach

Moving Ethos dancers and community members performed a flash mob dance, Friday, June 29, out on Siesta Key Public Beach. The group planned to perform on Lido Beach on Saturday and back on Siesta Key Beach on Sunday at 7 pm. The group performed to an orchestral version of Kings of Leon's 'Use Somebody' and 'Clair de Lune'.

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Join Emily Walsh as she reports today's headlines.
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • June 29, 2012
June 29: Daily Headlines Video

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This sea turtle nest on Turtle Beach was under water earlier this week after Tropical Storm Debby flooded Siesta Key beaches.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 29, 2012
Debby erodes south Siesta

As Sarasota County begins assessing damage from Tropical Storm Debby, officials suspect major erosion on south Siesta Key beaches.

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Join Emily Walsh as she reports today's headlines.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • June 28, 2012
June 28: Daily Headlines Video

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  • June 28, 2012
Chapel lends a helping hand in Haiti

Craig Holliday, Bob Million, Sarah Schlesinger, Fred Teeter, Maria Wattleworth and the Rev. Kathi Wiggins, of Siesta Key Chapel, left Saturday, June 23, for a weeklong mission trip to Institution Univers, in Ouanaminthe, Haiti.

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Tropical Storm Debby left little of America’s No. 1 Beach exposed Monday, June 24 as the surf stretched more than 100 feet north of Siesta Key Beach lifeguard stands. Photos by Rachel S. O'Hara.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 28, 2012
Debby dominates Key

Collateral bands of rain from tropical storm Debby turned Siesta Key streets into canals, flooded the beach and delayed bridge construction.

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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 28, 2012
Airport unveils marketing campaign

Sarasota-Bradenton International's goal is to reduce 'leakage' 3.8% annually over the next five years.

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Five men push a vehicle Monday through the Beach Road intersection in front of the main access to Siesta Key Beach.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 28, 2012
Beach Road drainage fix faces delay

The $2.8 million improvement project that will replace an outdated system was delayed after changes were made to the design.

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About 25 construction and lawn maintenance firm representatives follow Sarasota County Business Operations General Manager Tom Maroney during a tour of Siesta Key Village.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 28, 2012
Vendors gather for primer on Village maintenance

Eleven of 16 lawn-maintenance firms remained potential bidders for an annual contract for the upkeep of Siesta Key Village after a five-hour tour and forum.

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Renderings for the new Gulf Gate Library were revealed to the public May 24 at an open house at St. Andrew United Church of Christ. Courtesy rendering.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 28, 2012
Gulf Gate Library receives commission's blessing

Commissioners say the design for the new Gulf Gate Library could use some shade but gave the project the go-ahead.

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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 28, 2012
Board celebrates appeal victory

Attorney Art Hardy will have five minutes in front of the Florida Department of Education July 17, to solidify the win.

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  • June 28, 2012
News Briefs

County repeals incentive resolution; First lighting demo disappoints; Commission delays grant talks

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  • Nick Friedman
  • June 28, 2012
Father-and-son team up to capture life on Siesta

Ryan and Shawn McLaughlin have teamed up to create a website that will showcase videos related to Siesta Key.

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