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Siesta Key

Wilson Windows and its crew celebrates 50 years of business this year.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • January 14, 2019
Wilson Window Glass & Mirror reflects back on 50 years

The Siesta Key institution first opened its doors in 1969.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Director Matt Osterhoudt explains potential code enforcement actions to Siesta Key residents.
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • January 11, 2019
Officials continue to explore potential rental enforcement actions on Siesta Key

Siesta Key residents were presented with potential actions that the local code enforcement team may take in the face of increasing rental violations.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • January 10, 2019
County launches survey for Siesta Key parking and traffic input

Residents of Sarasota County can now fill out an online survey to share their thoughts and concerns on Siesta Key parking with officials.

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Swell Things cuts the ribbon.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • January 10, 2019
Siesta Key Chamber unveils new businesses

Four new businesses cut the ribbon in Davidson's Plaza on Siesta Key.

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  • Observer Staff
  • January 10, 2019
Sarasota weather page photo: Jan. 10

Richard Haynes photographed this rainbow arched over downtown Sarasota.

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  • Neighbors
Parking is often at a premium at Siesta Key's popular beach.
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • January 7, 2019
County to hold workshop on parking and congestion on Siesta Key

In an effort to tackle the well-known issue plaguing Siesta Key locals and tourists alike, Sarasota County officials have scheduled a public workshop and forum to address parking.

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The girls Riverview High School came out to show support for Andrew Monroe, who played soccer when he attended Riverview.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • January 6, 2019
Andrew Monroe Memorial 5K races for a purpose

The memorial 5K raised money for scholarships for Riverview High School students.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    In Memoriam |
  • January 4, 2019
Gerald Dane “Spyder” Broussard

Spyder Broussard, loving husband and father, left his family and friends on New Year’s Day 2019. Spyder was born in Kaplan, Louisiana in 1939, a Cajun through and through. His obituary tribute is publishing in Longboat, Sarasota, Siesta Key, East County

  • Longboat Key
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Elaine Marieb
    In Memoriam |
  • January 4, 2019
Elaine Marieb

Dr. Marieb’s effect on teaching and learning anatomy and physiology has been profound. Dr. Elaine Marieb died on December 20th in Naples, FL at the age of 82. Her obituary tribute is publishing in the Sarasota Siesta Key Observers in Florida.

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  • Observer Staff
  • January 3, 2019
Sarasota weather page photo: Jan. 3

Kevin French photographed this bald eagle flying off after bringing fish to its eaglets.

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Spider-Man made appearances all over the county, but his stop at the Sarasota Farmers Market brought him to police attention.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 29, 2018
2018 Digital Year in Review

Top stories, Yourobserver.com, 2018, most popular, most read stories of the year, Sarasota, Longboat Key, Lakewood Ranch, Siesta Key

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Despite strenuous objections from residents such as Sura Kochman, the County Commission approved the proposed Siesta Promenade development Tuesday.
    By
  • David Conway
  • December 12, 2018
Commission approves Siesta Promenade plans

Despite outspoken resident opposition, county officials deemed the Stickney Point development compliant with building regulations.

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  • Observer Staff
  • December 6, 2018
Sarasota weather page photo: Dec. 6

Mary Tygh Parks photographed this green heron having a bad hair day at Celery Fields.

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Attorney Jane West addresses the audience at a Save our Siesta Sand 2 fundraiser.
    By
  • David Conway
  • December 6, 2018
Big Pass legal expenses mount for Siesta, Lido

Resident groups on both sides of the contested project have spent hundreds of thousands of dollars to make their arguments.

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    In Memoriam |
  • December 4, 2018
John Graham O’Neil

John Graham O’Neil, age 82 passed away peacefully on Sept 26, 2018. “Jack” was a resident of Sarasota, Florida for 34 years, previously of the North Shore of Chicago and Peoria, IL. His Obituary Tribute is publishing in the Sarasota Siesta Key Observer.

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