News
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Living
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]