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Siesta Key | Neighbors

Nolan Peterson
April 22, 2014

Shelter talks set to continue

The Sarasota City Commission will meet with county commissioners Tuesday to discuss the results of study evaluating the primary option for a downtown homeless shelter.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Nolan Peterson
April 21, 2014

Bee Ridge pedestrian islands are under review

The FDOT project is one of a series that has recently caught county staff off-guard.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Harriet Sokmensuer
April 19, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key Village Easter Party

Siesta Key Village hosted its annual Easter Party Saturday, April 19, at Beach Access 5. The party included a meet and greet with the Easter bunny, face painting, an egg hunt and a visit from the fire station and sheriff's office.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Harriet Sokmensuer
April 18, 2014

Weekend Best Bet: Siesta Key Village Easter Party

Meet the Easter bunny and hunt fun for eggs on Siesta Beach at the fifth annual Siesta Key Village Easter Party Saturday, April 18.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Nolan Peterson
April 18, 2014

Sheriff's Office reports falling crime rate

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office released its annual report Wednesday, highlighting agency milestones and achievements.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Observer Staff
April 17, 2014

Reader-submitted photos of the sun halo

Check out these reader-submitted photos of the sun halo, which formed a rainbow-colored ring around the sun Wednesday, April 16. Clouds containing ice crystals cause the sun's light to refract, resulting in this phenomenon.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Nolan Peterson
April 16, 2014

School Board pushes to leave Todd's seat vacant

The selection of former board member Carol Todd's replacement should wait until the Aug. 26 primary election, the Sarasota School Board said Tuesday.

Sarasota
News

Nolan Peterson
April 15, 2014

School Board set to discuss Todd's vacancy

Topping the board's agenda Tuesday will be a discussion about replacing former board member Carol Todd, who unexpectedly resigned April 2.

Sarasota
News

Jen Blanco
April 15, 2014

Founders Club to offer summer membership program

The Founders Club is now offering $750 summer memberships, which run from May 1 to Oct. 31.

Sarasota
News

Jen Blanco
April 15, 2014

Orioles to hold extended Spring Training

Baltimore Orioles minor league players will be in action during an extended Spring Training, which will continue through June.

East County
Sports

Jen Blanco
April 15, 2014

Professional Bowlers Sarasota Open this week

The Professional Bowlers Association 50 Regional Tour will return to Sarasota Lanes April 16 through April 18 after a 30-year absence.

East County
Sports

Jen Blanco
April 15, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: Class 1A-District 10 Track Meet

The Out-of-Door Academy and Cardinal Mooney High boys and girls track teams competed in the Class 1A-District 10 meet April 10, at ODA.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Nolan Peterson
April 11, 2014

Siesta group releases "Big Pass Piano" video

Save Our Siesta Sands 2, a nonprofit formed to oppose dredging Big Pass, released a music video on YouTube Friday, featuring the Beatles song 'Let it Be' performed on a Hammond organ in the middle of Big Pass.