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Siesta Key

We received a surprise visit this afternoon from the Girls Inc. of Sarasota County!
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 19, 2011
AUDIO-SLIDESHOW: Girls Inc. stops by The Observer

This afternoon the Girls Inc. of Sarasota County stopped by the Observer Group office for a visit and spread some Christmas cheer.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The sand sculpture with the fewest audience votes was eliminated by explosion.
  • By Loren Mayo, Nick Friedman
  • December 16, 2011
VIDEO: Sand sculpture explodes on Siesta Key Beach

Watch our video of The Travel Channel show's 'Sand Wars' sand sculpture on Siesta Key Beach explode.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
County Attorney Stephen DeMarsh had reported Dec. 14 that Randall H. Reid had signed the contract and mailed it back to Sarasota County.
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • December 15, 2011
Reid's employment with county becomes official

About 4 p.m. Dec. 15, Sarasota County Commission Chairwoman Nora Patterson signed the contract with new County Administrator Randall H. Reid, officially making him the successor to former County Administrator Jim Ley.

  • Sarasota
  • News
This beauty was definitely the brightest star on Higel Avenue, dominating all the rest to become our top pick for decorated single-family homes in The Observer Group's Light Up the Key Contest for Siesta. Photos by Rachel S. O'Hara
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • December 15, 2011
2011 Light up the Key

Driving around Siesta Key Out to find the brightest spot Palm fronds lit so delicately Taking pictures as we stop ...

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
A sign announcing Siesta Key's ranking as the top beach in the United States should be erected soon near the beach pavilion.
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • December 15, 2011
Beach sign unanimously approved

The County Commission Wednesday unanimously approved a two-sided sign proclaiming Siesta Key Public Beach No. 1 in the United States.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Meetings this week were held at the Sarasota County Administration center, 1616 Ringling Blvd.
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • December 15, 2011
Barrier island height restrictions back on track

The County Commission Tuesday started a process to impose maximum construction height restrictions once again on the barrier islands.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Denise Kowal emailed commission Chairwoman Nora Patterson Dec. 2 to explain details of the grant and to ask for the assistance.
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • December 15, 2011
Chalk Fest seeks partnership

Sarasota Chalk Festival founder Denise Kowal has asked the County Commission to partner with her on an application for an arts grant.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • December 15, 2011
Yard debris a violation on streets, in canals

Code enforcement said Sarasota staff can use photos of violations to cite offenders.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • December 15, 2011
Wiki work mostly earns commission praise

The County Commission agreed for now to focus on state mandates in revising the county's ordinance on water-efficient landscaping.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • December 15, 2011
Commission approves stricter metals ordinance

A 30-day holding period and restriction of cash payments to $100 are part of a new county ordinance for secondhand metals dealers.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
A Sarasota County-owned site at 1301 Cattlemen Road remains one of two options approved Tuesday as potential sites for the new Emergency Operations Center. Courtesy Sarasota County Government.
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • December 15, 2011
Emergency Operations Center sites eliminated

The County Commission asked staff Wednesday to pursue a thorough vetting of two sites for the location of the new EOC.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The wheelchair, which disappeared from Lido Beach the same day they last rented it, turned up the afternoon of Dec. 11 at Access 5 on Siesta Key, Sheila Lewis said.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 15, 2011
News Briefs

Florida Supreme Court accepts term-limits case; Business seeking missing wheelchair

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Three years ago, the Neighborhood Development and Services had more than 100 employees. Today, the department has 56.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • December 15, 2011
Building director defends department

Director of Neighborhood Development and Services Tim Litchett said his building department and its divisions are offering exemplary service while performing the same level of work with fewer employees.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • December 15, 2011
Art committee debates its mission

The Public Art Committee held a special meeting last week to discuss its policies and existence moving forward.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • December 15, 2011
FULL STORY: Goodwill project moves forward, denies appeal

The Sarasota City Commission declined to hear an appeal by a group of residents that is upset with the Goodwill approval. Superstore.

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