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Siesta Key

The county has lifted the no-swim advisory for Longboat Key beach and Siesta Beach.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 3, 2016
UPDATE: County lifts no-swim advisory at all beaches

Florida Department of Health Officials on Sarasota County have lifted the remaining warnings from Turtle Beach and Nokomis Beach.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Sarasota County is considering the purchase of two beachfront lots on Siesta Key.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 3, 2016
County to consider new Siesta Key parkland

The Sarasota County Commission next week will consider whether to negotiate for the purchase of two lots on Beach Road.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 1, 2016
St. Boniface blesses pets

The annual service is in honor of St. Francis of Assisi, who was the patron saint of animals.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Siesta Beach is one of five Sarasota beaches for which the county has issues a no-swim advisory.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 29, 2016
County issues no-swim advisory for Sarasota beaches

Health officials believe elevated bacteria levels near Longboat Key, Siesta Key and Casey Key can be attributed to red tide.

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Joe Schmidt and Mary Grace Arents
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • September 24, 2016
St. Michael celebrates patron saint festival

Neighbors turn out for festival at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church on Siesta Key Saturday, Sept. 24.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
The former Aaron's Fish Camp property could be slated for some major renovations.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • September 20, 2016
Siesta property owner hopes to fill fine dining void

Property owner Chris Brown hopes to create a fine dining option in Siesta Key Village with his plans to renovate former Aaron’s Fish Camp property.

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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • September 15, 2016
Wastewater spill causes resident to revisit Siesta wastewater issue

A Siesta Key resident is voicing concerns regarding a wastewater leak at the Siesta Key wastewater facility during Hurricane Hermine.

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    By
  • Robert Plunket
  • September 15, 2016
Three Things: Snowbird Special

Three Things: Snowbird Special

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The east side of the home faces the bay and shows off the original Twitchell design. The strong lines of the Sarasota School capture the elegance of the master’s midcentury motifs. Note the two-story doors of steel and glass.
    By
  • Robert Plunket
  • September 15, 2016
Home of the Month: Masterpiece redefined

Ralph Twitchell’s last design gets a new life.

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  • Neighbors
The pier near Beach Access 2 is a popular gathering place for residents and beach goers to watch the sunset. Mike Cosentino recently purchased the property from Thomas Hamilton.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • September 12, 2016
Mike Cosentino stakes claim on Beach Road

The Siesta Key resident behind the campaign to reopen a segment of Beach Road between Avenida Messina and Columbus Boulevard has purchased a piece of Beach Road property.

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Side roads along Higel Boulevard flooded early Sept. 1 after heavy rains the night before. County staff reported widespread coastal flooding throughout Siesta Key in their post-Hurricane Hermine damage assessment.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • September 9, 2016
County releases post-Hermine damage assessment

County staff dune erosion, coastal flooding and minor damage on Casey and Siesta Key after Hurricane Hermine hit the islands late last week.

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Suncoast Sports Club Inc. Vice President of Operations Stephen Weeks suspects someone on a four wheeler is responsible for the ruts that were cut into Glebe Park soccer field on Sunday night.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • September 8, 2016
Resident offers reward after Glebe Park Vandalism

The vice president of operations at Suncoast Sports Club Inc. is offering $500 to anyone who has information regarding a vandalism incident at Glebe Park on Siesta Key.

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A city of Sarasota plan to dredge Big Pass to renourish Lido Key has caused controversy between Lido and Siesta Key residents, but barrier island residents will have to wait 30 more days to find out whether or not permits will be issued.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • September 6, 2016
FDEP delays Big Pass decision

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection has extended its deadline to issue permits for the Big Pass dredge.

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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • September 1, 2016
Signs of a Struggle

Signs advertising Mike Cosentino’s efforts to reopen a portion of Beach Road on Siesta Key now speckle Siesta Key Village, but complaints filed to Sarasota County suggest not everyone on the island is sold on the initiative.

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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • August 25, 2016
County commission intervenes in Big Pass dredge

In their first meeting after the August recess, Sarasota County commissioners unanimously endorsed a request that would delay the proposed Army Corps dredge project.

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