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Siesta Key

Your memories of 9/11
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 7, 2011
9/11: Your memories

We asked you to submit your memory of where you were for 9/11. Here is what you sent.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Jim Harriott said staff had noted during a June budget discussion that the county would not have the approximately $7 million in extra funding it needs for the project until FY 2015.
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • September 6, 2011
Gulf Gate Library project could be moved up

In response to concerns voiced Tuesday by Sarasota County Commission Chairwoman Nora Patterson, county staff will examine ways to accelerate the construction of the new Gulf Gate Library. The project is set to start in Fiscal Year 2015.

  • Sarasota
  • News
John Greer and Vinny LaBash
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • September 6, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: YES enjoys luncheon at Clayton's

The Young Entrepreneurs of Sarasota met for their weekly luncheon Tuesday, Sept. 6 at Clayton's Siesta Grille on Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
The victim, who’s name is withheld while the investigation is pending, was walking home when the suspect grabbed her from behind.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • September 6, 2011
Kidnapping attempted on Siesta Key

Police report an attempted kidnapping at 6703 Midnight Pass Road.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Beach Access 12 closed Aug. 1 to enable Sarasota County workers to improve drainage and realign the parking spaces.
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • September 2, 2011
Beach Access 12 re-opens on Siesta Key

Beach Access 12 on the south end of Siesta Key re-opened Friday afternoon in time for Labor Day.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • September 1, 2011
Siesta sees population decline over past decade

U.S. Census data for the barrier island in 2010 reported 6,565 residents, a drop of slightly more than 8%, with almost 52% of them age 62 or older.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
A Delray Beach-based company is proposing to install virtual wayfinding signs to city buildings that would look like 42-inch, flat-screen televisions. Photo courtesy of Blueweb Mobile Media.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 1, 2011
City mulls interactive wayfinding system

A Delray Beach-based mobile media company is proposing to install a free downtown Wi-Fi system in exchange for its purchase of new interactive wayfinding signs or kiosks.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
A Snowy plover mother pauses with one chick beside her and another under her, with just its legs visible. The babies fledged just before July 4. Photo by Catherine Luckner.
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • September 1, 2011
Chicks flock to beaches

Six snowy plover chicks made it to the flight stage this year on county beaches, but more than 80 black skimmer chicks achieved viability.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 1, 2011
News Briefs

Sarasota offices to close for Labor Day; Sarasota County to hold focus groups; Sarasota alliance seeks grant panelists

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Interim Sarasota County Administrator Terry Lewis says a sense of humor is crucial for good working relationships. File photo.
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • September 1, 2011
Lewis enjoys interim post

Interim Sarasota County Administrator Terry Lewis says he doesn't have the breadth of knowledge to handle the job full-time, but he's feeling good about the challenges he's been able to meet, including boosting morale.

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    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • September 1, 2011
Student enrollment higher than expected

Sarasota County School District administrators last week were pleased to see their first official enrollment count higher than projected, unlike the 2009-2010 school year, when the district lost state funding because of lower enrollment.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The World Trade Center artifact was erected in front of the Sarasota Police Department Monday, then covered with a red, white and blue tarp. It will be unveiled during a Sept. 11 ceremony. Photo courtesy of Norman Schimmel.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 1, 2011
World Trade Center beam to be dedicated Sept. 11

The morning of Sept. 11, the city of Sarasota welcomes the public to a dedication of a World Trade Center beam that has been erected in front of the police department.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The SMA approached city officials along with business leaders and groups in July in an attempt to serve as a facilitator for residents who live near the park.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 1, 2011
SMA reports homeless feedings progress

The Sarasota Ministerial Association is identifying organizations that feed the homeless in Selby Five Points Park so they can be involved in discussions on how best to resolve concerns.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 1, 2011
Obituary: Danny Grimes

Danny Grimes, son of Jim and Lisa Grimes and brother to Tommy Grimes, died Aug. 25. He was 26 years old

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Tim Esser has worked as a mechanic for 26 years and has been with Main Street Automotive for 13 years. "(I enjoy) making people happy and helping people," he says.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • September 1, 2011
PHOTO SPECIAL: Labor Intensive

In honor of the upcoming Labor Day holiday, we asked local laborers from Sarasota and Siesta Key to share what they love most about their jobs.

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  • Neighbors
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