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July 29, 2022

Request for later live music gets opposition

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July 29, 2022

A favorite biz goes faceless

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July 29, 2022

New incorporation effort has higher mill rate

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July 30, 2022

Local issues bring lively debate at chapel

By Phil Colpas About 75 people congregated at Siesta Chapel July 19 to listen to Sarasota Board of County Commission candidates discuss the issues ahead of the primary election Tuesday, Aug. 23. In this forum, sponsored by The Island League, which comprises Save Siesta Key, Siesta Key Association, Siesta Key Coalition, Siesta Key Condominium Council […]

July 30, 2022

Siesta a key topic at Tiger Bay Club forum

By Jane Bartnett Mike Cosentino and Mark Smith, Siesta Key residents and primary candidates for the Sarasota County Board of Commissioners seat for District 2, appeared on the Sarasota Tiger Bay Club’s candidates panel during a luncheon on July 7 at Michael’s on East.They were joined by fellow District 2 candidates Fredd Atkins, a former […]

July 29, 2022

Bringing us more, right next door

The world famous Anna’s Deli expands its business, adding hot items to menu By Jane Bartnett Siesta Key’s Anna’s Deli will soon be bigger and better than ever.With construction underway, fans of Anna’s can look forward to a larger and even more welcoming space at Southbridge Mall. Construction has begun and is expected to be […]

July 29, 2022

Local beach, park smoking-ban options now in effect

By John Morton Beginning July 1, individual counties and municipalities in Florida now have the choice whether or not to ban cigarettes and cigars with filters on public beaches and in public parks.The filters contribute to the ongoing litter problem, taking as long as 10 years to decompose.The Florida House and Senate passed the measure […]

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July 30, 2022

Arts on the Horizon: August

By Rodger Skidmore Here today, gone tomorrow literally. In 2020 CT (COVID Time) the Sarasota Ballet had put the pas de deux from Marius Petipa’s Le Corsaire on its January Gala program, and divertissements from the same ballet on its Conservatory Spring Concert. Did you miss seeing them? Well, you have a chance to see even more of this ballet when […]

July 30, 2022

One sweet glide

New efoil business brings the sensation of surfboard levitation to the waters of Siesta Key By John Morton While on a charter boat in the Caribbean, Dustin Johnson was startled when a woman seemingly floated by, seemingly in the air, on what looked a surfboard. “She simply said good morning in a calm, quiet voice […]

July 29, 2022

Guiding the way as man’s best friend

Chloe the guide dog has given Siesta Key’s Alan Frost comfort as a second sets of eyes By Hannah Wallace Retiree Alan Frost and Chloe the guide dog are a regular presence in the Village on their morning strolls. While Chloe, like any dog, appreciates the exercise, she’s also the one taking Frost for a […]

July 29, 2022

Playing it cool at the Crescent Club

New outdoor air system brings great comfort to patio patrons By John Morton Last summer was bartender Amy Petrocelli’s first at the Crescent Club, and it was not only sweltering hot but red tide was often in the air.Her main duties were working the historic tavern’s new outdoor patio, and it was rough.This summer, things […]

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August 12, 2022

Another no-swim advisory for Siesta Beach

For the second time in two weeks, a no-swim advisory was issued for Siesta Beach. The warning from the Sarasota County Health Department came Thursday, Aug. 11, the result of higher-than-acceptable concentrations of enterococcus bacteria. It was lifted Saturday, Aug. 13. North Lido Beach and Lido Casino were also on the list. Water activities at […]

August 12, 2022

Ophelia’s receives national recognition

Ophelia’s on the Bay has been named by OpenTable.com as one of its 100 top outdoor dining spots in America. The list spans restaurants coast-to-coast and is determined by verified diner reviews. Ophelia, located at 9105 Midnight Pass Rd. across from Turtle Beach, received 5,025 reviews. Said one review, highlighted by Open Table’s website, “Always […]

August 11, 2022

‘Third Thirsty Thursday’ event debuts, promotes Save Siesta Key

A monthly social event sponsored by the Save Siesta Key incorporation group will make its debut from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 18 at the Siesta Key Wine Bar, 5138 Ocean Blvd, ste C. The event, called ‘Third Thirsty Thursday,” will feature games, prizes, and the sale of Save Siesta Key T-shirts. At each […]

August 11, 2022

Hotel proposal goes before planners Sept. 1

The Sarasota County Planning Commission will hear the proposal for a new hotel at 5810 Midnight Pass Rd. at 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 1 at the Sarasota County Administrative Center, 1660 Ringling Blvd. The proposal is being brought forward by Dave Balot, who hopes to build a 112-unit hotel and restaurant on a 2.15-care parcel […]

August 7, 2022

Experts keeping eye on possible storm

A report from the National Hurricane Center: 8 am EDT Aug 6: A tropical wave is forecast to move off the west coast of Africa this weekend. Some gradual development is possible while the system moves westward across the eastern and central tropical Atlantic through the middle part of next week. The only named storm […]

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