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Siesta Key

    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • January 5, 2012
ISLAND BEAT: Oh, what a busy beach it was for the holidays

With temperatures hovering the 80s for much of the holiday period, it was no surprise that the No. 1 beach in the country was a popular spot.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Pelican Cove resident Margie Rosenthal socializes with Mim Sabshin at Temple Emanu-El’s Lunch with the Rabbi Jan. 4. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • January 5, 2012
Pelican Cove residents host Lunch with the Rabbi

When Temple Emanu-El's Lunch with the Rabbi program celebrated its second anniversary Jan. 4, Pelican Cove resident Marjorie Rosenthal made certain the occasion would be a special one.

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  • Neighbors
This Siesta Beach home, which has three bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths, a pool and 3,090 square feet of living area, sold for $1,554,800. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • January 5, 2012
Sandy Hook home sells for $2 million

Linda Boring, Sarasota, sold her home at 15 N. Sandy Hook Road to Renee Chase and Edward Aroyan, Sarasota, for $2 million.

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  • Neighbors
Peter van Roekens took this photo of a rainbow over Siesta Key beach.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 5, 2012
Weekly Weather

Peter van Roekens took this photo of a rainbow over Siesta Key beach.

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  • Neighbors
Construction and maintenance projects resume Jan. 3.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • January 2, 2012
Sarasota road construction resumes tomorrow

In observance of the holiday season, construction has been suspended through today, and will resume tomorrow, Jan. 3.

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Tuesday, Jan. 3 is the last day to register to vote or change party affiliation for the Jan. 31 Presidential Preference Primary.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • January 2, 2012
Supervisor of Elections to host several events this week

The Supervisor of Elections hosts several election-related events this week, including voter registration and education events, public meetings, and public appearances by Supervisor of Elections Kathy Dent and senior staff members.

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Interim County Administrator Terry Lewis and Commission Chairwoman Nora Patterson recognized lifeguards Scott Ruberg and Robert Martini for recovering the wallet of a grateful Canadian tourist.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 2, 2012
YEAR IN PICTURES: December, 2011

Take a look back at photos from this year in The Pelican Press.

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Gary Amig, access management/safety program manager for District One of the Florida Department of Transportation, talks Tuesday evening with Kathy Bell, a resident of the Excelsior condominium complex.
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • January 2, 2012
TOP STORY, DEC.: Straw poll shows opposition to pedestrian islands plan

The majority of Key residents attending a public meeting Tuesday indicated they preferred no action out of five options for improved pedestrian safety on Midnight Pass Road.

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"Something Fishy" took second-place honors in the second Crystal Classic Master Sandsculpting Competition on the Key, which drew more than 40,000 spectators.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 1, 2012
YEAR IN PICTURES: November, 2011

Take a look back at photos from this year in The Pelican Press.

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Visitors coming to Sarasota County to see the top beach in the country in 2011 helped push county tourism tax collections to a level not seen in several years. Photo by Norman Schimmel
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • January 1, 2012
TOP STORY, NOV.: Tourist tax revenue passes $11 million mark

Siesta Beach's No. 1 ranking gets considerable credit for the county's best tourist tax revenue total since the 2006 fiscal year.

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August, 2, and April, 4, Turner, took a few minutes to relax on the steps of the Siesta Key Oyster Bar during the Village’s annual Safe Treats Halloween event.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 31, 2011
YEAR IN PICTURES: October, 2011

Take a look back at photos from this year in The Pelican Press.

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The Cottage is one of four properties businessman Chris Brown owns in Siesta Village.
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • December 31, 2011
TOP STORY, OCT.: Village property owner files third lawsuit

Village property owner Chris Brown sued Sarasota County for the third time about raising parking tax assessments on three of his parcels while lowering it for 74 properties.

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  • News
Harrison Troyan, 4, was among about 80 youngsters who participated Sept. 17 in the Hang Ten for Autism event on the public beach.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 30, 2011
YEAR IN PICTURES: September, 2011

Take a look back at photos from this year in The Pelican Press.

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Two chicks nestle close to a Black Skimmer mother on Longboat Key. Photo by Rick Greenspun
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • December 30, 2011
TOP STORY, SEPT.: Snowy Plovers, Black Skimmers see more nesting success

Six Snowy Plover chicks made it to the flight stage this year on county beaches, but more than 80 Black Skimmer chicks achieved viability.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 29, 2011
News Briefs

County Commission approves Amber Alert sign

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