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Siesta Key

    In Memoriam |
  • December 10, 2020
Lillian Janice Howle

Lillian Janice Howle, fondly known as “Miss Janice”, 91, passed away peacefully in Sarasota, Florida on Monday, November 30, 2020.

  • Sarasota
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Many residents fear the hotel and garage, located along Stickney Point Road, would exacerbate traffic going to and from south Siesta Key.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • December 10, 2020
Hotel workshop draws complaints over density, traffic

Gary Kompothecras is proposing a 120-bed hotel and a five story garage along Old Stickney Point Road.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • December 7, 2020
Bathrooms to be added to Siesta park

Two family-style restrooms will be added to Nora Patterson Bay Island Park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    In Memoriam |
  • November 16, 2020
Andrew David Babcock

Andrew David Babcock, born May 24, 1968, in Indianapolis, Indiana, beloved son, brother, and friend passed away on November 9, 2020 at his home in Sarasota, Florida.

  • Sarasota
  • Tributes & Obituaries
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • November 10, 2020
Light Up Siesta Key Village Holiday Parade canceled

Instead, the island will be decorated and a meet-and-greet with Santa is planned.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Michael Saunders & Company
  • November 9, 2020
Four Rooms for Grateful Gatherings

Four Rooms for Grateful Gatherings

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
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    A time to celebrate |
  • November 5, 2020
Happy Veterans Day

Happy Veterans Day

  • Sarasota
  • Celebrations
Cheri Kudja had robot figurines at her Bitti Bots booth.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • October 24, 2020
Siesta Fiesta art show takes over Ocean Boulevard

The 42nd annual arts show was held Oct. 24 and 25.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    In Memoriam |
  • October 23, 2020
Marilyn Miller Lami

Marilyn Lami, longtime Seaplace resident on Longboat Key, FL died on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at Village on the Isle in Venice.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
If approved, a 170-room would sit on one acre of land just south of Siesta Key Village.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • October 22, 2020
Residents worry hotel proposals will change nature of Siesta Key

In response to plans for three large hotels on the island, a coalition of Siesta Key residents has formed in opposition.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
    In Memoriam |
  • October 20, 2020
Ruth Marie Baust Shaw

Ruth Marie Baust Shaw, 97, wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, friend and longtime resident of Sarasota peacefully passed away October 17. 2020 at Historic Roswell Place in Roswell, GA surrounded by loved ones.

  • Sarasota
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 19, 2020
2020 General Election Candidates

Meet the candidates.

  • Sarasota
  • News
If the parking spaces are approved, several palm trees will be removed. David Conway
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • October 14, 2020
22 parking slots proposed for Siesta Village

County Commissioners favor the project and approve study of configuration and costs.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Michael Saunders & Company
  • October 5, 2020
Designed for distinctions – 3 homes with features that inspire

Designed for distinctions – 3 homes with features that inspire

  • East County
  • Real Estate
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The Florida Department of Transportation will fund an improvement project at the intersection of Midnight Pass Road and Beach Road.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • October 2, 2020
Roundabout could be added on Siesta Key

County officials are looking at options for improvements to the intersection of Midnight Pass Road and Beach Road.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
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