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Siesta Key

The fire truck at Station 11 raises extends its ladder in a demonstration of its capabilities.
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • April 25, 2019
Lack of ladder truck sparks fire concerns on Siesta Key

One of the county’s ladder trucks is just minutes away from Siesta Key, but remains flexible enough to serve a wider area.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    In Memoriam |
  • April 22, 2019
James “Jim” Ninivaggi

James “Jim” Ninivaggi, 56, of Sarasota, FL passed away unexpectedly following complications from surgery on April 6, 2019 at Sarasota Memorial Hospital.

  • Sarasota
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Miah Malur gets her face painted to look like a bunny.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • April 20, 2019
Siesta Key hunts for eggs on Turtle Beach

Over 100 children participated in the eggs-tra fun day.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Susan La Sky, Executive Director Ann Frescura and Jimmy Bonner
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • April 19, 2019
Siesta Key chamber finds new friends at gift shop

The April business card exchange brought members to Sunshine and Sand Hidden Treasures.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    In Memoriam |
  • April 18, 2019
James B. Morris

James B. Morris (Jim), 89, of Sarasota, Fl, entered eternal life at home surrounded by his loving family.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Victoria Ochoa is helping to plan and lead Save Access 10 and the Siesta Fiesta.
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • April 18, 2019
Siesta Fiesta 5K planners aim to raise awareness over public beach access

The Siesta Fiesta 5K, as hosted by the leaders of Save Access 10, is a separate event from the 41st Annual Siesta Fiesta as hosted by Howard Alan Events on the same weekend.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A cabinet containing a variety of Siesta Key Sea Bee Dee products.
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • April 18, 2019
10 CBD-related questions, answered

CBD is a hot topic right now, but there are still a lot of questions surrounding it.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    In Memoriam |
  • April 15, 2019
Ralph Garland Morrison

Ralph Garland “Morry” Morrison, 92 of Sarasota, Florida went home to the Lord on March 12, 2019.

  • Sarasota
  • Tributes & Obituaries
    In Memoriam |
  • April 15, 2019
Richard David Nash

Richard D. Nash went to his eternal home on April 7th, 2019.

  • Sarasota
  • Tributes & Obituaries
    In Memoriam |
  • April 15, 2019
Rebecca J. Denison

Rebecca “Becky” J. Denison, of Sarasota, FL, passed away peacefully at Tidewell Hospice House on Monday, April 8, 2019, after a ten-year battle with breast cancer.

  • Sarasota
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Jim Neville Marine Preserve is surrounded by mangroves.
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • April 11, 2019
Siesta Key residents' help sought on preserve plan

Officials are looking to pursue a project that may help to reduce nitrogen pollution and support the local tourism industry just south of Turtle Beach.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 11, 2019
Sarasota weather page photo: April 11

This alligator approached too close for Mary Tygh Parks’ comfort while she was photographing a limpkin at Myakka River State Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The tattoo features Solorzano with his arms crossed.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • April 10, 2019
Siesta Key pizza deal involves ink

your town

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
My Village Pub and the clocktower will go up where Napoli's once stood on Avenida Messina and Ocean Boulevard.
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • April 8, 2019
Siesta Key’s first sports bar and pub slated to open in May

A sports bar and adjacent clocktower are expected to breathe new life into the notable Village plaza.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    In Memoriam |
  • April 8, 2019
Joseph Nelson Zwearcan

Joseph Nelson Zwearcan, age 61, of Sarasota, Florida formerly of Raymond, New Hampshire passed away on Wednesday March 20, 2019.

  • Sarasota
  • Tributes & Obituaries
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