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Siesta Key | Neighbors

Mary Abranski serves the ball.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • October 17, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Rider Sandals Big Shot Volleyball Series

Teams from throughout the country competed in The Rider Sandals Big Shot Volleyball Series, which returned to Siesta Key Saturday.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Cheryl Burrell, Theresa Rickrode, Kimberly Lusby and Kim Coffey pose together after walking 17 miles Saturday, Oct. 16 in preparation for the big Breast Cancer 3-Day walk.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 16, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Lace up for a Cure

Over 100 walkers and volunteers walked 17 miles Sunday, Oct. 16, in preparation for the upcoming Breast Cancer 3-Day walk that will be taking place later this month. The walk ended with a celebratory lunch provided by Stonewood Grill.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Selby Botanical Gardens held their first performance of their Fall performance series, GartenFest, Sunday, Oct. 9 out by the Banyan trees at the Botanical Gardens. In this photo: Ashley Hassler. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 14, 2011
Photos of the Week

Enjoy some of our best photos this week from all Observers.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Superintendent Lori White hands over a lunch tray Thursday, Oct. 13, at Gulf Gate Elementary.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 13, 2011
School officials help serve National School Lunch Week

A variety of guest lunch servers including principals, school board members, and district administrators, helped out at various Sarasota County school cafeterias.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Jack Dowd talks to the 40 fourth graders about his sculptures Thursday, Oct. 13 at ODA.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 13, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Jack Dowd at ODA

Artists Jack Dowd talked to the fourth graders about his career and his sculptures in order to prepare the fourth graders for their sculpture making section.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Siesta residents have been keeping track of a boat (top right of photo) they first observed anchored about 200 yards off Beach Access 7. It since has moved farther from shore and up the Key’s coastline. Photo by Lourdes Ramirez.
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • October 13, 2011
Island Beat: Boat offshore raises lots of questions

About the same time that property owners on North Beach Road began engaging in a dispute over their rights early this month, other Key residents started spreading the word about a sailboat anchored approximately 200 yards off the beach near Access 7.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Devin Miller and JoJo Zolikoff race each other on the BMX track. Loren Mayo.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • October 13, 2011
Sarasota BMX goes preschool

What seems to be chaos barreling down a BMX track is in reality carefully calculated moves, as two little racers jockey for position in a fierce fight for first place.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
This home at 5132 Jungle Plum Road has five bedrooms, five baths, two half-baths, a pool and 6,928 square feet of living area. It sold for $2,875,000. Photo by Loren Mayo.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • October 13, 2011
Hidden Harbor home tops week's sales at $2,875,000

A home in Hidden Harbor tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Peter van Roekens submitted this photo of a late-evening sky on Siesta Key.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 13, 2011
Weekly Winner: Comical Contrails

Peter van Roekens submitted this photo of a late-evening sky on Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Chris O'Brein of Atlas Insurance and Moya Nunn of Just 4 Paws
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 7, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key Chamber Luncheon

The Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce held a networking luncheon Friday, Oct. 7 at Buffalo Wild Wings at 4067 Clark Road.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Ashley Banks Matthes talks about SDA and her father's recent passing Thurday, Oct. 6 during the 11th annual Okto-Paw-Fest at the Daiqiuri Deck on SIesta Key.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 6, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: 11th Annual Octo-Paw-Fest

The Sarasota in Defense of Animals held their 11th Annual Octo-Paw-Fest fundraising event at Daiquiri Deck on Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Kevin Cooper, file photo.
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • October 6, 2011
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Kevin Cooper

Think you know Kevin Cooper? Here are a few things you may not have know about him.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
A mailbox on Higel Avenue is designed to look like a house and has been painted with hearts, windows and "US Mail".
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 6, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Love Letterbox

While "snail mail" may not be the quickest way to get in touch with someone, most everyone does love getting a visit from the mailman with a card or a package from a loved one.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Trigga is 4 years old and needs a good home.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 6, 2011
Sarasota Animal Services sees increased adoption need

Sarasota County Animal Services won't turn away any animals that are dropped off at its facility on Bee Ridge Road.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Riverview High School and Sarasota High School classes of 1966 will host a mini reunion from 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, at The Sarasota Sahib Shrine Temple, 600 N. Beneva Road.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • October 6, 2011
A dedication of historical significance

The Sarasota County Historical Commission recognized Riverview High School with the dedication of a marker that explains the historical significance of the original school, which opened in 1958 and was designed by architect Paul Rudolph.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
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