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Siesta Key

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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Harrison Troyan, 4, was among about 80 youngsters who participated Sept. 17 in the Hang Ten for Autism event on the public beach.
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  • 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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  • December 29, 2011
News Briefs

County Commission approves Amber Alert sign

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SKIMMING THE SURFACE: Gulf Gate resident Stewart Green took this photo of skimboarders at sunset on Siesta Key Beach.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 29, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY 2011 Weekly Weather

Looking back through our archives of weather photos in 2011, picking our best submissions was a nearly impossible task. You, our readers, submitted some of the most spectacular sunset and Siesta beach photos we have ever received!

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Jerry Case shot this photo of a bobcat strolling by his pool cage Dec. 10. Photo by Jerry Casey.
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • December 29, 2011
ISLAND BEAT: More bobcats roaming the Key, residents report

Palm Island resident Jerry Case called last week to report his first sighting of a bobcat on the Key, although he has had a home on the island for four years.

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Cheryl Gaddie, CG Designs
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 29, 2011
Resolutions for Siesta Key

The Pelican Press asked local personalities what changes they'd like to see.

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Fran Palmeri took this photo of a royal tern family on Siesta Key Beach.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 29, 2011
Weekly Weather: Keepin' the kids in line

Fran Palmeri took this photo of a royal tern family on Siesta Key Beach.

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Dick and Lorraine Vitale hosted a V Foundation fundraiser at Cafe Gabbiano in the Village.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 29, 2011
YEAR IN PICTURES: August, 2011

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

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Siesta Beach with lots of folks in the water. Photo by Carolyn Bistline
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • December 29, 2011
TOP STORY, AUG.: Will Siesta be able to trumpet No. 1 status?

Siesta Public Beach has been drawing even more people than usual this summer, no doubt a reflection on its status as No. 1 beach in the country.

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Rehabilitation of the Siesta north bridge is scheduled to begin in June 2012. Photo by Norman Schimmel
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • December 28, 2011
TOP STORY, JULY: Traffic, rainy delays top concerns with Siesta bridge project

Smooth traffic management and making sure the work is completed before tourist season begins in earnest: Those were the foremost concerns voiced July 7, when the Siesta Key Association board of directors hosted Florida Department of Transportation officials for a discussion of the 2012 north Siesta Key bridge rehabilitation project.

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