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Siesta Key

Seagrove Unit BH3 has three bedrooms, three-and-one-half baths and 3,071 square feet of living area. It sold for $2.3 million. Photo by Rachel S. O’Hara.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • August 11, 2011
Seagrove condominium tops week's sales at $2.3 million

A condominium in Seagrove tops all transactions in this week's real estate. James and Jean Ball, of Orchard Park, N.Y., sold their Unit BH3 condominium at 1010 Seagrove Lane to Dennis and Sandra Martin, of Elma, N.Y., for $2.3 million.

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Gulf Gate resident Stewart Green took this photo of skimboarders at sunset on Siesta Key Beach.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 11, 2011
Weekly Winner: Skimming the Surface

Gulf Gate resident Stewart Green took this photo of skimboarders at sunset on Siesta Key Beach.

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From left, Mark Huey, CEO of the Economic Development Corp.; Allan Lane, economic-development manager for North Port; Randy Welker, economic-development coordinator for the city of Sarasota; and Allen Carlson, CEO of Sun Hydraulics.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • August 11, 2011
Business experts: Get the government out of the way

Three of Sarasota County's top economic-development officials and a local CEO have provided a road map for the county's economic recovery, including thoughts on government's role and local competition.

  • Siesta Key
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  • By Jorge Blanco
  • August 10, 2011
The Castaway

This week's Castaway cartoon.

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  • News
Ava, 4 ½, and Chloe, 6 ½, Tesinksy hold onto green ballons Monday, August 8 during vacation bible school at Siesta Key Chapel.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • August 8, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: SKC V.B. "Everglades Adventure"

The campers at Siesta Key Chapel will be having quite an adventure this week at vacation bible school. This year's theme is 'Everglades Adventure'.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • August 4, 2011
Skydivers request restriction change

When the County Commission last year amended the county code to restrict certain activities on the beach, it stipulated that parachuting would be allowed by permit only. After recent public comments decrying the policy, the commission has agreed to reconsider it.

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Florida State Statute 288.1166 states that publicly funded professional sports facilities, such as Ed Smith Stadium, "shall be designated as a shelter site for the homeless."
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • August 4, 2011
Paralegal suggests Ed Smith Stadium should be a homeless shelter

A paralegal has found a state law that requires publicly funded pro sports stadiums to be used as homeless shelters. He's suggesting the local home of the Baltimore Orioles comply.

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The cattle egret appears to try to guilt customers inside a McDonald’s into feeding it by staring at them through the window. The bird has been meeting great success with its ploy.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • August 4, 2011
Egret addicted to fast food?

The same cattle egret has been visiting a McDonald's restaurant for more than a year, because customers were regularly feeding it. Now wildlife officials are warning people that an unnatural diet could harm the bird.

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The Siesta Key Condominium Association failed in a 2009 request for a traffic light at Beach Way. Now it is seeking a reduction in the speed limit from 35 mph to 30 mph, along with crosswalk improvements.
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • August 4, 2011
Condo Association seeks lower speed limit

Condo residents along Beach Road say using a pedestrian crosswalk at Beach Way to access Siesta Public Beach is dangerous.

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Siesta Public Beach has been drawing even more people than usual this summer, no doubt a reflection of its status as No. 1 beach in the country. Photo by Carolyn Bistline
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • August 4, 2011
Siesta Key banners face zoning code problem

Siesta Key groups believe banners at entryways to the island should proclaim Siesta Beach's status as No. 1 in the country. The question is whether such signage will be allowed under the county zoning code.

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  • Observer Staff
  • August 4, 2011
News Briefs 08.04.11

Roundabouts at Ringling Boulevard and Palm Avenue have gone out to bid; No charges indicated in purchasing scandal; County to offer grant program workshops

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    By
  • Robin Roy
  • August 4, 2011
Cattle ranchers to watch government-owned land

Sarasota County is gauging the merits of a pilot program that gives ranchers the opportunity to let their cattle graze on government-owned property.

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Visitors and residents enjoy the shade and ambience of the tree-lined section of Main Street. Many county commercial development sites, however, have failed to enable trees to flourish.
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • August 4, 2011
County official makes charge of poor follow-up on trees

According to a county sustainability official, once commercial developments have been completed, county staff does a poor job of ensuring trees stay healthy and thriving in the landscaping.

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The developer of The Isles on Palmer Ranch has deemed the community a success. The five-year-old development is 80% complete.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • August 4, 2011
Ranch community eyes expansion

As a result of its previous success, The Isles on Palmer Ranch is exploring a possible expansion on 38 acres between its property and Interstate 75.

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Key residents Elliott and Judy Sauertieg join Rabbi Brenner Glickman for dinner. Courtesy photo.
  • By Elaine Glickman
  • August 4, 2011
Siesta residents, Shabbat regulars

Siesta Key residents have been among the hundreds of Temple Emanu-El members and guests enjoying summer Shabbat celebrations at the synagogue.

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