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Siesta Key

The Grand Parakeet Riverboat Casino & Hotel is slated to open in 2018.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 30, 2017
APRIL FOOLS: Is Siesta Key feeling lucky?

A riverboat gambling concept is slated for a canal on the barrier island. Officials say it will be a win-win for residents and tourists.

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The Siesta Key Breeze trolley recorded more than 10,000 rides in its first week serving the island.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 29, 2017
Siesta Key Breeze trolley service tops 10,000 rides

The new Siesta Key transit option is outpacing last year’s daily ridership numbers of the previous bus service by more than 530%.

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Jo-To Japanese Restaurant will close its Siesta Key Village location March 31.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 22, 2017
Jo-To Japanese Restaurant to close on Siesta Key

The Village restaurant will serve its last meals March 31.

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The Florida Highway Patrol is currently investigating a hit-and-run on the Stickney Point Bridge on Siesta Key.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 21, 2017
FHP investigates hit-and-run on Siesta Key

The Florida Highway Patrol has asked the public for any information after a bicyclist was struck by an unknown vehicle on the Stickney Point Bridge Monday.

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Businesses hope the trolley will attract more riders than the bus did.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 2, 2017
Siesta Key trolley plans roll ahead

The county is testing a free trolley service on Siesta Key for six months. Businesses are excited, but is the long-awaited transit option viable as a long-term venture?

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The higher profile of Siesta Key Beach has made it more attractive to tourists like Balaji Katari, Mahesh Ellenty and Ashish Gupta. But Siesta Key residents say the top rankings have come with some negative side effects.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 2, 2017
Do Siesta Beach’s accolades come at a cost?

Siesta Key Beach is No. 1 — again. All the praise might be good for tourism, but some residents aren’t basking in the attention.

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The Observer Media Group owners Matt and Lisa Walsh announced the purchase of the Winter Park/Maitland Observer.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 23, 2017
Observer Media Group acquires Winter Park / Maitland Observer

Local newspaper group continues growth

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Attendees of Siesta Key' s Crystal Classic were greeted by a large sand sculpture announcing the events sponsors.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • February 23, 2017
Siesta Key Beach ranked No. 1 — again

In its 2017 Travelers’ Choice Awards, TripAdvisor ranked the Sarasota County beach at the top of its U.S. list.

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The proposed dredging of Big Pass continues to be a source of controversy.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 16, 2017
City, Siesta remain at odds on Big Pass

The city is trying to establish an insurance policy to convince Siesta Key residents to support the dredging of Big Pass, but Siesta is still calling for county intervention.

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County Commissioner Nancy Detert asked Siesta residents to share their concerns with her at a meeting Feb. 2.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 9, 2017
Siesta residents see ally in Detert

As she settles in on the County Commission, former state Sen. Nancy Detert wants to protect the quality of life in Sarasota — even if it means saying no to developers.

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With an FDOT construction project set to begin Feb. 6 on Siesta Key, businesses and residents are optimistic there will be clear communication surrounding the road work.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 2, 2017
Siesta lane closures cause confusion

As the state prepares for a road project along Siesta Drive, some preliminary construction led to issues for drivers using the north bridge.

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A large sailboat ran aground on Siesta Key Beach this week.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • February 1, 2017
Sailboat runs aground on Siesta Key Beach

The owner told several bystanders his navigation system crashed on the way to St. Petersburg.

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The county will review Benderson' s proposed Critical Area Plan, which would allow for density increases within the 24-acre Siesta Promenade property.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 26, 2017
Residents propose buying Siesta Promenade property

Benderson Development is moving ahead with a mixed-use proposal for Stickney Point Road and U.S. 41, but some neighbors are desperate to block the project.

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Despite complaints from Siesta Key residents, Lido residents maintain their shoreline is in urgent need of more sand.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 23, 2017
Siesta Key residents take legal action to block Big Pass dredge

The Siesta Key Association says the state should not be allowed to issue a permit for a planned Lido Key renourishment project without county approval.

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Rocky Aker is pictured with his two youngest children, Wyatt, left, and Alexis, right. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 20, 2017
Friends, family remember Rocky Aker

A 'Celebration of Life' service is scheduled for Jan. 21 in Sarasota.

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