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Siesta Key

The proposed 10,616-square-foot-home would span vacant lots at 4137 and 4153 Higel Ave.
    By
  • Ryan Butler
  • February 21, 2018
Unbuilt Siesta Key home lists for $16.6 million

The estate is one of six options available to prospective buyers for two vacant, adjacent parcels on the island.

  • Siesta Key
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • February 21, 2018
Bike-sharing program may not work on Siesta Key

Although it's small size makes it ideal for bike travel, its size may also make bike sharing a bad idea on the Key.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The free route started in March 2017, and covers Beach Road and Midnight Pass Road from Siesta Village to Turtle Beach Park.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • February 21, 2018
Breeze Trolley aims for continued success

With its first year almost reaching 250,000 riders, SCAT plans to firm up a three-year contract for trolley operations.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • February 21, 2018
Sheriff's Office gears up for Spring Break crowds

The first big vacation season after MTV’s ‘Siesta Key’ reality show aired is upon us.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
A worker puts the finishing touches on the pump station, which will hopefully be fully functional within a month.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • February 14, 2018
Siesta Key residents pumped over sewage plant demolition

The new pump station on Key will cut back on odor, noise and other effects neighbors have dealt with for years.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
    By
  • Ryan Butler
  • February 8, 2018
Siesta Key nonprofit donates equipment to fire station

The donations will help firefighters better assist people on the beach.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
    In Memoriam |
  • February 8, 2018
Inez Stopher

Inez Black Stopher, 88, passed away on January 8, 2018.

  • Sarasota
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Nicholas Bravo
    In Memoriam |
  • February 8, 2018
Nicholas James Bravo

Nicholas James Bravo, 34 years old of Sarasota, passed away Monday, Jan. 29, 2018.

  • Sarasota
  • Tributes & Obituaries
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • February 8, 2018
1-800-Ask-Gary founder Kompothecras charged with DUI

Siesta Key resident stopped on Interstate 75 in Manatee County.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
This rendering shows what the residential aspect of the Siesta Promenade, adjacent to the nearby neighborhoods, may look like if eventually approved.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • February 6, 2018
Siesta Promenade plans incomplete again, county says

The county’s newest response to the proposal includes some lingering comments from staff.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
    In Memoriam |
  • February 5, 2018
Dorothy Marie Reed

Our wonderful Mother, Dorothy Marie Reed, died on January 21, 2018, at the age of 86 from ALS.

  • Sarasota
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Robert Aaron Shure
    In Memoriam |
  • February 1, 2018
Robert Aaron Shure

ROBERT AARON SHURE (Bob), Aug. 2, 1931 – Jan. 14, 2018, died at age 86, of complications from a stroke in Sarasota, Florida.

  • Sarasota
  • Tributes & Obituaries
A crowd, including 23 people who signed up to speak about the amendment, waits for the public hearing to start.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • February 1, 2018
Commission puts off Siesta Key zoning discussion

Before considering the possibility of new setback rules, commissioners ask for more guidance.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Harold Robinson
    In Memoriam |
  • January 25, 2018
Tributes: Harold Robinson

Harold Murrell Robinson, age 92, of Charlottesville, Va., died at home on Friday, Jan. 12.

  • Sarasota
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Elaine Marie Adkins nee Mzarek
    In Memoriam |
  • January 25, 2018
Tributes: Elaine Marie Adkins nee Mzarek

Born in Bradenton, Elaine was a lifelong resident of the area.

  • Sarasota
  • Tributes & Obituaries
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