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Siesta Key | Neighbors

    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 5, 2018
Sarasota weather page photo: July 5

Nancy Dobias photographed this deer and fawn at Myakka River State Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • June 24, 2018
Siesta Key Chamber members find their rhythm at business card exchange

Sand, sounds and socializing made up the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce's monthly networking event on June 21.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • May 5, 2018
Amateur sand sculpture contest creates more than just castles on Siesta

The 46th annual contest was held May 5 at Siesta Key Beach.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 7, 2018
Run for the Turtles races into 32nd year

The annual event had more than 1,000 participants on April 7.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • March 31, 2018
Kids dash for eggs on Turtle Beach

The Siesta Key Easter Egg Hunt was held March 31 at the Turtle Beach playground.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Siesta Beach is now the second-best beach in America, according to a TripAdvisor report.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • February 21, 2018
Siesta Beach falls to No. 2 ranking

In the 2018 Travelers' Choice Awards, Siesta Beach lost out on the No. 1 spot to Clearwater Beach.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Photo courtesy Joe Volpe
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 18, 2018
Python found behind Siesta Key home

According to the animal rescuer, the 12-foot snake had a slight head injury and was smaller than it should have been.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • December 3, 2017
Siesta Beach hosts annual Seafood and Music Festival

The second annual Siesta Beach Seafood and Music Festival took place Dec. 2-3 at Siesta Key Beach.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Emanuel Lefresne sits on the curb along Ocean Boulevard before the Siesta Key holiday parade.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • November 27, 2017
Siesta Key flips the switch on holiday spirit

Siesta Key Village hosted its annual holiday parade on Nov. 25.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
The 2017 Crystal Classic kicks off Nov. 10.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • November 10, 2017
Siesta Key Crystal Classic returns, this time with lights

The event is in its eighth year, and is changing things up by including a colored lights display around

  • Siesta Key
  • News
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • December 22, 2016
At the time of Christ's birth

under Herod, the Jews managed to live with what biblical historian James Edward Talmadge called 'some semblance of national autonomy.'

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • December 4, 2016
Siesta Key hosts seafood and music festival

The Siesta Key Seafood and Music festival brought local restaurants, musicians and artists together at Siesta Key Public Beach.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • November 27, 2016
Santa Claus arrives on Siesta Key for Light Up The Village

Residents line Ocean Boulevard to welcome in the holiday season with parade.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • November 7, 2016
Siesta Chamber throws back to the 80s

The Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce hosted their annual Sandfest event Friday night at the Siesta Key Beach pavilion.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 23, 2016
Welsh Society unites in song

Gulf Coast Welsh Society honors heritage through music during annual picnic at Turtle Beach.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
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