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Siesta Key

A pedestrian overpass that would provide access to the Sarasota bayfront from Main Street is part of the 1959 concept originally proposed.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 17, 2011
Gil Waters and Brent Parker offer their pedestrian overpass and Main Street vision

Gil Waters and Brent Parker are proposing a plan that would create a pedestrian-friendly Main Street and a pedestrian overpass to Sarasota Bay.

  • Siesta Key
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Randall Reid
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • November 17, 2011
Alachua County manager chosen for administrator

Sarasota County officials hope to complete contract negotiations as early as next week with Randall Reid, after voting Tuesday to hire him as county administrator.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The Downtown Improvement District is weighing the pros and cons of having an enhanced level of maintenance service along Main Street. File photo.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 17, 2011
DID frustrated by pricey maintenance bids

The Downtown Improvement District doesn't want to spend hundreds of thousands of dollars annually to have enhanced maintenance in its downtown corridor.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • November 17, 2011
Term limits amendment to appear on Jan. 31 ballot

Although 15 of 17 speakers opposed the action, the County Commission Nov. 15 approved revised language for a term-limit charter amendment.

  • Siesta Key
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Sarasota High School will receive a $24 million renovation. Photo by Loren Mayo.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 17, 2011
Sarasota High master plan revealed

The Sarasota County School Board Wednesday reviewed plans for Sarasota High School's renovations that could be completed by the 2014-15 school year.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Jessica Luck
  • November 17, 2011
Veterans Affairs

This year, Veterans Day fell on a truly unique day: 11/11/11, and there was no shortage of local patriotic celebrations to commemorate veterans' services to our country.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Construction continues at the lift station project in Luke Wood Park, located at the intersection of U.S. 41 and U.S. 301. Courtesy of the city of Sarasota.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 17, 2011
Lift station project on schedule

A $9.5 million lift station project is on schedule to be completed in June. It's the largest lift station project the city has undertaken.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 17, 2011
Businesses question city of Sarasota's 'nightclub designation' mandate

Two restaurant owners who want to serve liquor in their eateries took offense to a new 'nightclub designation' city code mandates.

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 17, 2011
News Briefs

Beach stormwater project grant extension likely; PALS training bolsters students; County to mark Honore improvements

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Trophies for the winners stand in front of the group carving of the event logos. Photos by Norman Schimmel
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • November 17, 2011
Making masterpieces out of sand hills

The traffic snaking along Stickney Point Road, on down to Beach Road, was a testament Sunday to the popularity of the second Siesta Key Crystal Classic Master Sandsculpting Competition.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
The latest Key critter Tatiana Staats has documented falls into the “most unwanted” category — a golden tegu, which is generally ill tempered, wildlife biologists report. Photo by Tatiana Staats.
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • November 17, 2011
ISLAND BEAT: At long last, Siesta Key welcomes a fish market Crystal Classic shines spotlight on No. 1 beach

Anyone who missed the second Crystal Classic Master Sandsculpting Competition Nov. 10-14 on the Key missed truly extraordinary art.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Chris Gatti took this picture Nov. 4, at Point of Rocks on Siesta Key.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 17, 2011
Weekly Winner: Dreamscape

Chris Gatti took this picture Nov. 4, at Point of Rocks on Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • November 17, 2011
Siesta Beach home tops sales at $950,000

A home in Siesta Beach tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • November 16, 2011
BREAKING: Gas line struck on Ocean Boulevard

As workers Wednesday, Nov. 16, began construction of the new wrought-iron fence at the intersection of Treasure Boat Way and Ocean Boulevard, they struck a gas line, a county staff member informed representatives of Siesta organizations.

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  • News
Dylan Davis presenting to his grandfather, Jack Atwater courtesy of Vicki Hosmer.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 15, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Out-of-Door Academy Vet Celebration

Grandpas, fathers, mothers and children were recognized for their service as veterans at Out-Of-Door Academy on Friday, Nov. 11. The children sang patriotic songs and student council members honored each veteran individually.

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