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Siesta Key | Neighbors

Rheanna King, Lucy Dellosso, Mia Hanes, Hanah Wadud, Owen Heinz, Lilly Lazar
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • August 1, 2012
CAMP SPOTLIGHT: Sarasota Youth Sailing Program

The Sarasota Youth Sailing Program's annual summer camp allows students ages 5-18 to gain sailing experience and knowledge on land and out in the water.

  • Siesta Key
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Pastor Craig King and Ed Coil, Discipleship Lead Coach, prepare Caroline and Parker Thurman to be baptized, Sunday, July 30.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • July 31, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Bayside Community Campus Beach Day

Bayside Community Church held Campus Beach Day from 2 to 5 pm, Sunday, July 30, out at the Siesta Key Pavilion. The event included a BBQ, singing and the baptism of a dozen people.

  • Siesta Key
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People have fun dancing to the beats played by the percussionists, Sunday, July 29, out on Siesta Key Public Beach.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • July 30, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY & VIDEO: Siesta Key Drum Circle

Every Sunday night drummers, dancers, hula-hoopers and spectators make their way out to the beach two hours before sunset to participate in the weekly Siesta Key Drum Circle on Siesta Key Public Beach.

  • Siesta Key
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Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 26, 2012
Care package makes an impact

On the Fourth of July, Siesta Key Oyster Bar held a cookout to raise money for the troops, specifically the 214th Fires Brigade, which is currently serving in Afghanistan.

  • Siesta Key
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This home at 3936 Shell Road has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,541 square feet of living area. It sold for $450,000. Photo by Alex Mahadevan.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • July 26, 2012
White Beach Fruit Co. home sells for $2.1 million

A home in White Beach Fruit Co. tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Amanda Swalby took this sunset photo on Siesta Key.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 26, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Amanda Swalby took this sunset photo on Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Carol Wojtyna with Lori and Todd Buchman
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • July 21, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: SKCC at Ruth's Chris

The Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce held their monthly business card exchange at Ruth's Chris Steak House, Thursday, July 19.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 19, 2012
The gift of giving

Steve Bailey, manager of the Coldwell Banker Siesta Key office, presented a $1,500 check to Siesta Key resident Alex Miller on behalf of the Challenged Athletes Foundation.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Kurt Becker. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • July 19, 2012
Siesta Key community rallies around injured bartender

After suffering a broken back, Siesta Key bartender Kurt Becker has seen an outpouring of support from Siesta merchants and residents.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • July 19, 2012
Neighbors: Gabriel Fassler

Siesta Key Oyster Bar bartender Gabriel Fassler has been serving up drinks for and making memories with locals and visitors for the last eight-and-a-half years.

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  • Neighbors
Rita Zuchelli took this photo Friday, July 13, on Siesta Beach.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 19, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Rita Zuchelli took this photo Friday, July 13, on Siesta Beach.

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Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • July 19, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Brian J. Boyd

Brian J. Boyd is a local cosmetologist who works at Running with Scissors on Hillview.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Rachel Roberts, Haley Gillis, instructor Martin Rivenbark, Brianna Naegeli and Lily Meaker
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • July 18, 2012
CAMP SPOTLIGHT: Eternal Summer Surf Camp

It's Sunday, July 15, and the surf's up on Anna Maria Island. Unlike the previous weekend, when the Gulf of Mexico refused to give the campers at Eternal Summer Surf Camp anything more than flat water, the waves are barreling in.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Chibuzo Aguocha goes for the ball as Larissa Witherspoon stays close during a match, Saturday, July 14, during the Dig the Beach tournament on Siesta Key Beach.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • July 16, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Dig the Beach

Dig the Beach Volleyball Series made its way back to Siesta Key this past weekend, Saturday, July 14, and Sunday, July 15.

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The Walking in Sunshine team
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • July 15, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Drink Pink

The Village Cafe hosted the Drink Pink event to raise money for Walking in Sunshine, Kay Kouvatsos' 3-day Susan G. Komen Walk team, Saturday, July 14.

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  • Neighbors
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