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Siesta Key | Neighbors

Patrick Fleming, 4, enjoys pouring sand in his little red wagon. Fleming is on vacation from Massachusetts along with his mother and father.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 4, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Little Sandman

Cooler morning temperatures have even more people heading out to the beach ready to take in a day of cooler breezes and warm sun.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
A flamingo decorated bra from Viva La Pink, a breast cancer fundraiser fashion party. The bra was appropriately titled, "Nice Flamingos."
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 3, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Nice Flamingos

A flamingo decorated bra from Viva La Pink, a breast cancer fundraiser fashion party. The bra was appropriately titled, "Nice Flamingos."

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
The Sarasota Scullers came in second in the Womens HS Novice 8+.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 2, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota 5000 Regatta

The Sarasota 5000 Regatta had 20 teams from Miami, FL to Halifax, CAN show up to race Sunday, Oct. 2, out at Blackburn Point Park.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
This bra is called “Bra-zilla”
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 1, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Viva La Pink

Foxy Lady presented Viva la Pink, a fundraiser fashion party to benefit Susan G. Komen 60-mile, 3-Day walk for the cure on Saturday, Oct. 1. The event featured music by Marc Anthony Roman, a silent auction, a 50/50 raffle and a fashion show featuring breast cancer survivors in the boutiques clothing and accessories escorted by Sarasota Firemen.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Joe Barresi, Blanche Barresi, Annamae Simon, Jack Burnham
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 1, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Knights of Columbus Luau

The Knights of Columbus of St. Michael the Archangel Church hosted a pig roast luau fundraiser on Saturday, Oct. 1. The money will go toward an Ultrasound for Sarasota Pregnancy Center.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Deacon Tom Grant reads the pet blessing for the abused, those lost and the living Friday, Sept. 30, outside of Our Lady of Mount Carmel.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • September 30, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Our Lady of Mount Carmel Pet Blessing

Members of Our Lady of Mount Carmel participated in the annual pet blessing ceremony Friday, Sept. 30, outside of Our Lady of Mount Carmel.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Sholto, Andy McCain, talks to the audience about the day of the great quake and the magical beans he possesses. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 30, 2011
Photos of the Week

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

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Eileen and Bob Parkinson are hoping for another stellar turnout for the second Crystal Classic on Siesta Key Nov. 10-14.
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • September 29, 2011
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Bob and Eileen Parkinson

Enjoy this week's edition of five things, featuring Bob and Eileen Parkinson.

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  • Neighbors
Sarasota County Commissioner Christine Robinson, Norman Schimmel, Commissioner Jon Thaxton, Assistant Sarasota County Fire Chief Bill Hoag and Commissioner Joe Barbetta. Photo by Kelly French.
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • September 29, 2011
Sarasota County firefighters recognized during presentation

Sarasota resident Norman Schimmel, a native New Yorker, Tuesday presented to the Sarasota County Fire Department a framed photograph of the wall at the Tribute WTC Museum in New York City that is a memorial to the 343 firefighters who lost their lives on 9/11.

  • Siesta Key
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Eileen and Bob Parkinson are hoping for another stellar turnout for the second Crystal Classic on Siesta Key Nov. 10-14.
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • September 29, 2011
Neighbors: Classic Commitment

As chairs of the Siesta Key Crystal Classic Master Sandsculpting Competition's organizing committee, Eileen and Bob Parkinson relish the opportunity to contribute to their adopted community.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Santa Claus arrives at Siesta Center to visit with children and families during a past Light Up the Village event on the Key. File photo.
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • September 29, 2011
Island Beat: Volunteers sought for the Key's second Crystal Classic

Mote is seeking hundreds of volunteers interested in helping out with the second Siesta Key Crystal Classic Master Sandsculpting Competition, which will be held Nov. 11-14.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
This Siesta Beach home, which has three bedrooms, three bathrooms and two half-baths, a pool and 4,626 square feet of living area, sold for $1,425,000. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • September 29, 2011
Siesta Beach home tops week's sales at $1,425,000

A home in Siesta Beach tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Ryan Taylor and Karen Varone, Sarasota, sold their home at 5050 Commonwealth Drive to Anthony and Courtney Bonacuse, of Sparks, Md., for $1,425,000.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Carolyn Bistline submitted this week’s photo of one of the colorful lifeguard stands on Siesta Key Public Beach.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 29, 2011
Weekly Winner: Blue on blue

Carolyn Bistline submitted this week's photo of one of the colorful lifeguard stands on Siesta Key Public Beach.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Tyrone Edwards, of Wilhem Bros., works on putting together a rock retaining wall out in front of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church. "It's kind of like a puzzle," said Edwards of his work.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • September 27, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Rock puzzle

St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church is currently undergoing some lawn maintenance and will soon have a brand new garden area.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
No motion was necessary, Donna Thompson, the county's assistant zoning administrator said, to allow the zoning administrator to approve the use of the banners up to four times a year.
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • September 27, 2011
Commissioners approve temporary banners for special events

Sarasota County Commission Chair Nora Patterson Tuesday joined her fellow commissioners in giving the county zoning staff permission to grant temporary use permits to small businesses wishing to display banners.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
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