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By Eric Garwood
May 23, 2022

Siesta Key gains a new four-way stop intersection

County commissioners OK extra stop signs in Siesta Village.

Siesta Key
News

By Su Byron
May 19, 2022

The best day trips from the Sarasota-Bradenton area

These locales offer an action-packed itinerary for a quick getaway, just a short drive away.

East County
Neighbors

By Andrew Warfield
May 14, 2022

More than limited supply is to blame for rise in apartment rents

Don't just blame profiteering for the rise in apartment rents. As demand continues to exceed supply and interest rates climb, cost to purchase or upgrade complexes rise too.

Sarasota
News

By Eric Garwood
May 2, 2022

Sarasota County approves higher tourist tax

After a record year in 2021, county qualified as a state-certified High Impact Tourism County.

Longboat Key
News

By Eric Garwood
April 22, 2022

SCAT wants residents to give a bus a try

Masks are no longer required on transit service; free fares extend all day Saturday on honor of Earth Day.

Sarasota
News

By Blake Fussell
April 14, 2022

Siesta Key to see two new roundabouts, parking changes

Siesta Key residents aren't keen on the idea of county's plan for roundabouts in the island community.

Siesta Key
News

By Blake Fussell
March 14, 2022

Sarasota County asks residents to limit water use

Sarasota County faces high water demand during dry season, the Public Utilities Department says.

Sarasota
News

By Blake Fussell
March 14, 2022

Gratitude America hosts veteran's retreat on Siesta Key Beach

Veterans worked through traumatic experiences through nature-based activities.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

By Blake Fussell
March 8, 2022

Siesta Key groups meet with Sarasota city leaders to discuss annexation

Save Siesta Key, among other groups, met with Mayor Eric Arroyo in February.

Siesta Key
News

In Memoriam |

February 21, 2022

Blanca Di Cecco

Blanca Di Cecco, loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, dear friend to many and, dedicated volunteer, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2022 at the age of 92.

Longboat Key
Tributes & Obituaries

In Memoriam |

February 18, 2022

Elizabeth Girvin Lindsay

Elizabeth Girvin Lindsay died January 18, 2022, at home. Loving mother of Ann L. Curtis, David, Robert and Edward.

Sarasota
Tributes & Obituaries

By Blake Fussell
February 17, 2022

Improvements on the way to Siesta Key's Nora Patterson Park

The Nora Patterson Park Improvement Project began on Wednesday. A new observation deck and restroom facility are expected to be completed by the fall.

Sarasota
News

In Memoriam |

February 17, 2022

Joyce Lee Tankersley

Joyce Lee Tankersley, passed away in Sarasota FL on February 6, 2022 with her loving husband Art by her side.

Longboat Key
Tributes & Obituaries

By Blake Fussell
February 15, 2022

Former home of Captain Ralph Styles demolished on Siesta Key

One of the oldest homes on Siesta Key was demolished last Monday. The home used to house Navy Captain Ralph Styles, who played a significant role in Pearl Harbor and World War II.

Siesta Key
News

By Blake Fussell
February 11, 2022

Sarasota County celebrates centennial with historical geocaching program

Sarasota County Quest is a new geocaching program that takes players to historical locations in a fun, scavenger hunt-like experience.

Sarasota
News

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