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Siesta Key

A chickee hut at Kissimmee State Park is the recreation of an 1876 "cow camp" structure. Courtesy of Florida State Parks.
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • February 23, 2012
Homeowners warned about construction

County officials want to make sure homeowners understand that chickee huts must comply with certain government construction codes.

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New crosswalks coming to Midnight Pass Road will be more elaborate than the crosswalk from Beach Way to the public beach. File photo.
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • February 23, 2012
County supports crosswalks plan

On Tuesday, the Sarasota County Commission unanimously agreed to support a Florida Department of Transportation plan for six pedestrian crosswalks on Midnight Pass Road.

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  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • February 23, 2012
Florida Supreme Court to hear term-limits cases

The state's highest court will hear oral arguments April 10 in combined cases from Sarasota and Broward counties.

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  • Observer Staff
  • February 23, 2012
News Briefs

More light to shine on Village SCAT stop; Siesta man charged with vehicle burglaries; One Book program to welcome Wilson

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A traffic analysis conducted by a Sarasota County consultant in May 2011 proposed vehicle-flow changes for four driveways at Siesta Public Beach.
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • February 23, 2012
Plan improves traffic flow

The proposed improvements for Siesta Public Beach call for 130 new parking spaces, for a total of 967, and better traffic flow.

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With The Celery Fields gaining in popularity, residents are requesting more amenities.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 23, 2012
Celery Fields popularity grows

The County's stormwater site-turned-park is welcoming so many visitors that residents are starting to clamor for more parking spaces and other amenities.

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  • Nick Friedman
  • February 23, 2012
Neighbors: Benny Kimsey

The Siesta Key resident will bring his popular bluegrass picnic back to Turtle Beach in March.

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Jerry and Gail Klink are spending their first winter on Siesta Key.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • February 23, 2012
New Siesta Key snowbirds share their life experiences

Gail and Jerry Klink discussed life in Saudi Arabia and more Feb 21, at Siesta Key Chapel.

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Ally, Pineview
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 23, 2012
Pelikids: February 2012

Pelikids is a monthly feature highlighting the work of Sarasota County students. This month's offerings are from students at Bay Haven Elementary and Pineview schools.

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    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • February 23, 2012
Windward Passage unit sells for $999,000

A condominium in Windward Passage was the only transaction in this week's real estate. William and Nancy Kuhn, Sarasota, sold their Unit W-7 condominium at 4712 Ocean Blvd. to Richard and Charlotte Clark, Sarasota, for $999,000.

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Diana Inskeep submitted this sunset photo, taken on Siesta Key.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 23, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Diana Inskeep submitted this sunset photo, taken on Siesta Key.

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Meet this week's athlete of the week: Issac Mingus.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 23, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Isaac Mingus

Issac Mingus, 14, was never able to play a sport such as baseball, basketball or football as a young child. Born prematurely, Mingus had to have an IV shunt placed in his head, which prevented him from participating in contact sports.

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  • Observer Staff
  • February 23, 2012
JUST THE STATS

2 - The number of RBIs Sarasota High senior Danny Mars notched in the Sailors' 8-5 win over Riverview Feb. 21.

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Join Emily Walsh for today's headlines.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • February 22, 2012
FEB. 22: Daily Headlines Video

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

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Ken Andre, Dianne Ramsey and Stu Turnbull
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • February 22, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key Condo Council Meeting

The Siesta Key Condo Council held its monthly meeting Tuesday, Feb. 21, at Siesta Key Chapel. After enjoying snacks and refreshments, members heard from John Dauenheimer, Vice President of Insurance Service of Sarasota, who spoke about how the potential Citizens Insurance changes would affect Siesta Key condos.

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