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Siesta Key | Neighbors

Steve and Mary Coburn attended to watch their grandson perform at Grandfriends' day at Out-of-Door Academy.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • February 19, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Grandfriends' Day at ODA

Grandparents and family friends were invited for a special 90th anniversary performance and to spend the morning at Out-of-Door Academy with their students Friday at the Siesta Key campus.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Kim and Cecil Calloway repeat after Special Magistrate Edward Wilson. They have been married for 50 years.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • February 13, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Say I Do Again on Siesta Key

Couples boasting marriages from 73 years to 3 months renewed their vows Valentine's Day on Siesta Key Beach.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Although the board took no action, commissioners wanted to consider changing the county's policy on right of way maintenance in the future.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • February 10, 2015
County commissioners discuss mowing reduction

Sarasota County Commissioners said at today's meeting that the county should consider limiting its responsibility to mow rights of ways because it costs the county $1 million.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Moonshine at Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium. Courtesy Marc Ellis/H2O Pictures.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • February 9, 2015
Mote resident dolphin Moonshine dies

Long-time resident, pantropical spotted dolphin called Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium home for more than 10 years.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
A necklace from Glass Garden Jewelry on display at the Siesta Key Craft Festival.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • February 7, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key Craft Festival

From industrial sculptures to pottery, vendors had a variety to offer for the annual Siesta Key Craft Festival on Saturday and Sunday in Siesta Key Village.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 5, 2015
FDOT closes lane on S.R. 70

A lane of State Road 70 at 44th Street East will be closed starting today.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Longboat Key Police Sgt. Lee Smith uses a radio to communicate with town dispatchers. Photo by Robin Hartill
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 3, 2015
Changes loom for 911 system

The town is finally getting the answers commissioners will need to make a decision about whether to maintain town dispatch.

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  • Neighbors
New developments in the Sarasota County contributed to the uptick in impact fee revenues this year, including The Mall at University Town Center. File photo.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • January 29, 2015
Sarasota County collects $17.5 million in impact fees

The 2014 total was up $8.4 million from the 2013 fiscal year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Siesta Key Chamber Executive Director Debra Lynn-Schmitz welcomes the 2015 board of directors.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • January 22, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key Chamber Annual Banquet

Members of the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce met at TCP Prestancia in Palmer Ranch Friday, Jan. 23, for its annual report and awards banquet.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
This week’s FYI Friday features news about a possible indoor surf park, a raging fire on Lido Key and more!
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • January 22, 2015
FYI Friday - Your weekly news roundup

Catch up on the week's most important and most interesting news stories from Sarasota, Longboat Key and East County with FYI Friday.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 22, 2015
Missing Memories

People who suffer from dementia, as well as their caregivers, need strong support systems in place.

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  • Neighbors
Vicki Goffinet, Stacey Monroe, Tonya Stockhill and Cara Botelho.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • January 9, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: 2nd annual Andrew Monroe Memorial 5K

Friends and former teammates supported a late friend with the 2nd annual Andrew Monroe Memorial 5K Walk/Run Saturday, Jan. 10 at Siesta Beach. Proceeds benefit the scholarship that was created in Monroe's name after he was killed in a car accident in 2011.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Rachel Chambers had the second fastest time for the 5K Fun Run Saturday morning.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • January 2, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: 5K Fun Run

Local runners got a good start to the new year with a free 5K Fun Run on Jan. 3 hosted by the New Balance Sarasota store on Stickney Point Road.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Norma Martin thanked more than 70 people for attending her birthday party, and told everyone to make sure and take home a cupcake.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • January 1, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Norma Martin celebrates 100

Norma Martin celebrated her 100th birthday with friends and family at her church, Presbyterian Church of the Covenant, in Sarasota.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 1, 2015
YEAR IN PICTURES: SARASOTA

Reminisce about your favorite people, places and events and view some of the most memorable photos published in the Sarasota Observer in 2014.

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  • Neighbors
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