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Siesta Key

    In Memoriam |
  • June 17, 2019
Robert Senie Biller

Robert Biller, known as Bobby or Big Bob to family and friends, died Sunday June 16 at the Inn of Sarasota Bay Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • June 13, 2019
The Secret Life of Recycling: A look inside Sarasota's recycling system

Two months in, Sarasota's single stream proves successful. We take a look at how it all works.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Last year’s fireworks on Siesta Key Beach.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 13, 2019
Fourth of July Calendar 2019

Everything you need to know to have the best Fourth of July this year.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • June 8, 2019
Volunteers clean up Siesta Beach on World Oceans Day

Hundreds gathered to pick up trash and play games.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Traffic Advisory Council originally scheduled its meeting on Shell Road for June 3. However, they will not be able to revisit the topic until Sept. 9
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • June 3, 2019
Potential parking prohibition on Shell Road renews outcries over public beach access

Shell Beach, which sits on the north portion of Siesta Key, is well-regarded among residents for its secluded but public stretch of sand.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A hatchling will make its way toward the brightest surface on the horizon.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • May 23, 2019
May brings turtle nesting, citations to Sarasota County

There were more than 100 citations issued in Sarasota County in 2018.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    A time to celebrate |
  • May 23, 2019
John Vorel’s 90th Birthday

Longboat Key resident John Vorel celebrated his 90th birthday on May 19th!

  • Longboat Key
  • Celebrations
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • May 11, 2019
Runners dash down Siesta Key beach for Mothers Day race

Great Mothers Day Race attracts about 350 athletes on Saturday.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Sea turtle nests are frequently taped off with bright signs. Photo courtesy of Sarasota County
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • May 10, 2019
County encourages beach visitors to “keep light out of sight” of sea turtle nests

With over 200 nests per mile, Sarasota County hosts the largest nesting sea turtle population on Florida’s gulf coast.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • May 10, 2019
Siesta Key home sells for $7.5 million

Sanderling Club property features waterfront views of the gulf and Herons Lagoon.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Greg Lintner preferred to side on the sidewalk while riding around Siesta Key.
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • May 9, 2019
Quality of bike lanes on Midnight Pass raises safety concerns among Siesta Key cyclists

Cyclists on Siesta Key hope to see improvements in a bumpy and narrow stretch of a popular roadway.

  • Sarasota
  • News
One of two leatherback turtle nests is on Siesta Key. Mote scientist Melissa Bernhard said she wouldn't be surprised if both nests are from the same turtle. Photo courtesy of Mote.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • May 8, 2019
Rare leatherback turtle nest spotted on Siesta Key

Two leatherback turtle nests have been documented by Mote in Venice and Siesta Key. The last time a nest like this was in the area was 2001.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
    In Memoriam |
  • May 7, 2019
Diane Margaret Lewis

Diane Margaret Doyle Lewis, age 81, of Sarasota, Florida passed away on Saturday May 4, 2019.

  • Sarasota
  • Tributes & Obituaries
    In Memoriam |
  • May 6, 2019
Bernard Levine DDS

Bernard Levine DDS, died peacefully May 4th at home on Longboat Key, FL at age 94.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Ralf Brooks, Sura Kochman's attorney, explains to Siesta Key Association members what the legal process will look like in the coming months.
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • May 3, 2019
Siesta Key leaders optimistic over potential to halt Siesta Promenade

Sura Kochman, who lives across the street from the proposed development, first filed a lawsuit against the county in January.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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