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Siesta Key | Neighbors

"Something Fishy" took second-place honors in the second Crystal Classic Master Sandsculpting Competition on the Key, which drew more than 40,000 spectators.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 1, 2012
YEAR IN PICTURES: November, 2011

Take a look back at photos from this year in The Pelican Press.

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August, 2, and April, 4, Turner, took a few minutes to relax on the steps of the Siesta Key Oyster Bar during the Village’s annual Safe Treats Halloween event.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 31, 2011
YEAR IN PICTURES: October, 2011

Take a look back at photos from this year in The Pelican Press.

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Harrison Troyan, 4, was among about 80 youngsters who participated Sept. 17 in the Hang Ten for Autism event on the public beach.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 30, 2011
YEAR IN PICTURES: September, 2011

Take a look back at photos from this year in The Pelican Press.

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SKIMMING THE SURFACE: Gulf Gate resident Stewart Green took this photo of skimboarders at sunset on Siesta Key Beach.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 29, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY 2011 Weekly Weather

Looking back through our archives of weather photos in 2011, picking our best submissions was a nearly impossible task. You, our readers, submitted some of the most spectacular sunset and Siesta beach photos we have ever received!

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Jerry Case shot this photo of a bobcat strolling by his pool cage Dec. 10. Photo by Jerry Casey.
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • December 29, 2011
ISLAND BEAT: More bobcats roaming the Key, residents report

Palm Island resident Jerry Case called last week to report his first sighting of a bobcat on the Key, although he has had a home on the island for four years.

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Cheryl Gaddie, CG Designs
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 29, 2011
Resolutions for Siesta Key

The Pelican Press asked local personalities what changes they'd like to see.

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  • Neighbors
Fran Palmeri took this photo of a royal tern family on Siesta Key Beach.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 29, 2011
Weekly Weather: Keepin' the kids in line

Fran Palmeri took this photo of a royal tern family on Siesta Key Beach.

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Dick and Lorraine Vitale hosted a V Foundation fundraiser at Cafe Gabbiano in the Village.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 29, 2011
YEAR IN PICTURES: August, 2011

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A parking meter stood bagged in downtown Sarasota, with paid parking set to begin May 23.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 26, 2011
YEAR IN PICTURES: May, 2011

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Barry Sullivan takes a trip on his new kayak with his dog, Justice.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 25, 2011
YEAR IN PICTURES: April, 2011

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  • Observer Staff
  • December 24, 2011
YEAR IN PICTURES: March, 2011

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Booker High School students gathered to point toward their future: major school renovations that also will unite the campus, ridding it of the Orange Avenue split.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 23, 2011
YEAR IN PICTURES: February, 2011

Take a look back at photos from this year in The Pelican Press.

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Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce President Cheryl Gaddie presented Russell Matthes and Troy Syprett, co-owners of the Daiquiri Deck, the award for Large Business of the Year.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 22, 2011
YEAR IN PICTURES: January, 2011

Take a look back at photos from this year in The Pelican Press.

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Carolyn Bistline took this photo of the sun setting in the Gulf of Mexico.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 22, 2011
Weekly Weather: That Glowing Golden Orb

Carolyn Bistline took this photo of the sun setting in the Gulf of Mexico.

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    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • December 22, 2011
The Observer sends letters to Santa

During the Southside Village Holiday Stroll, the Sarasota Observer collected letters to Santa from all the good boys and girls. After being printed, these will sent to the North Pole.

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