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Siesta Key

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  • 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.

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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.

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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.

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    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.

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    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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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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Despite the foggy weather and a bit of mist, Tin Truong fishes out at Bay Island Park.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 15, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Foggy Fishing

Whether or not the weather is good, people will still find a way to go out fishing.

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All the sand sculptures were demolished this morning. Photo by Norman Schimmel.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • November 15, 2011
VIDEO SLIDESHOW: The Siesta Key Crystal Classic wrap-up

Did you miss your chance to see the sand sculptures this weekend? Watch our video slideshow to view some of the sculptures featured in the event.

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Cowboy Bill Ferguson gave a mini harmonica concert while sitting at his picnic table Saturday, Nov. 12, during Benny Kinsey's Bluegrass Picnic out at Turtle Beach.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 14, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: How Harmonious!

Have you ever met a cowboy with a harmonica on a necklace? We have and we even got a little concert to boot while at the Benny Kinsey's Bluegrass Picnic.

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The school is located at 1900 E. Laurel Road, Nokomis.
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • November 14, 2011
Public comments sought on review of schools

A company undertaking a study of the efficiency of the Sarasota County School District will hold a community open house from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15, in the Laurel Nokomis School cafeteria to take public comment on the process.

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Many people sat around and underneath the pavilion out at Turtle Beach in order to enjoy the musicians that played during Benny Kimsey's Bluegrass Picnic on Saturday afternoon.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 12, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Benny Kimsey's Bluegrass Picnic

Benny Kimsey's Bluegrass Picnic brought hundreds of people out to Turtle Beach's pavilion Saturday afternoon. Kimsey also invited the local chapter of the Red Cross to come out and accept donations from the crowd.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 11, 2011
WEEKEND BEST BET:The Block That Roxx

Don't miss 'The Block That Roxx' this weekend. The event is held to celebrate the Siesta Key Crystal Classic master sandsculpting competition.

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The ceremony honored both the inception of the United States Marine Corps and Veterans Days.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • November 10, 2011
VIDEO: Siesta Key Crystal Classic dedicates opening ceremony to U.S. Veterans

Today marks the 236th anniversary of the U.S. Marines. To celebrate, the Siesta Key Crystal Classic kicked off this morning with an opening ceremony in front of an Iwo Jima sculpture.

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