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Siesta Key

Part of the agreement between FDOT and Sarasota County is that the county will come up with a plan for improving conditions at this curve near the Siesta Bridge, and FDOT will pay for it.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • May 23, 2018
Road swap clears path for changes to Siesta Drive

Now that the county will manage major Siesta Key roads, residents are seeking improvements.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
State Road 758 could soon be the county's responsibility.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • May 21, 2018
County commission to discuss Siesta Key road swap

The county and state are discussing a deal that would give the county control of State Road 758, which includes segments of Midnight Pass Road and Siesta Drive.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The average response time to emergency calls on Siesta Key is under six minutes.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • May 17, 2018
Call and response: Emergency crews navigate traffic on Siesta Key

While Siesta Key residents express concern about how fast emergency crews can reach them through increasing traffic, Sarasota's fire chief says his crews have many ways to avoid backups.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Residents must wait for the way to be clear before crossing Midnight Pass Road near Bay Tree Club.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • May 9, 2018
Pedestrians, cars at odds on Siesta Key

In two neighborhoods on Siesta Key, pedestrian crossings are rising in public awareness, but no firm plans are set to meet residents' requests.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • May 9, 2018
Turtles don't love Siesta sand like people do

Siesta Beach's famous sand is a big draw for people. Turtles? Not so much, experts say.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • May 8, 2018
Siesta Breeze Trolley funding extended for two years

The county will pay for 25% of the trolley's operating costs. FDOT and a federal grant will pay for the rest.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • May 5, 2018
Amateur sand sculpture contest creates more than just castles on Siesta

The 46th annual contest was held May 5 at Siesta Key Beach.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Commissioner Al Maio has raised more than $80,000 for his campaign.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • April 26, 2018
Maio's re-election fundraising outpaces challengers

Maio received more money from businesses than other candidates, Ramirez donated more of her own money and Beggs raised the least.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The project would be west of the county’s Gulf Beach Setback Line, which requires approval from the County Commission.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • April 25, 2018
County considers builder's plan for beachfront home

Siesta Key project seeks use of Beach Access 10 land to serve as driveway.

  • Siesta Key
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    In Memoriam |
  • April 20, 2018
Linda Carol Harb

Linda Carol Harb, age 74, of Lakewood Ranch, Florida passed away on Monday April 16, 2018.

  • East County
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Neighborhood groups say commissioners ignored their concerns in OKing South Bridge-area rules.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • April 18, 2018
Siesta setback vote dismays vocal residents

Residents are upset the commission didn't listen to what they had to say, but should get a break before any hotel plans are drawn up.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Commission chambers were full of Siesta Key business owners and residents invested in the discussion. Many residents wore signs urging commissioners to "vote no."
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • April 11, 2018
County approves Siesta setback amendment

Tall commercial buildings could potentially be built closer to the street near the south bridge to Siesta Key, if commissioners allow it during the special exceptions process.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • April 10, 2018
Sarasota commissioners want to revisit paid parking on Siesta Key

The county will further discuss implementing paid parking on Siesta Beach after three surveys of residents and business owners on the Key show support for the move.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 7, 2018
Run for the Turtles races into 32nd year

The annual event had more than 1,000 participants on April 7.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The hope is that a change in setbacks would pave the way for new types of businesses to eventually find a home in the “blighted” area near Siesta’s south bridge.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • April 4, 2018
Siesta setback debate narrows on south bridge area

Business owners say not much would change if the amendment passes, but they hope it will open new doors.

  • Siesta Key
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