News
Cavanaugh sells Tropical Sands Accommodations
By John Morton Tropical Sands Accommodations, which former Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce President Steve Cavanaugh started in 2006, was sold by Cavanaugh on April 30 to Anna Maria Island-based Prime Vacations. The new owner will keep the existing employees and operate out of the same office at 5116 Ocean Blvd., in the Village’s Davidson […]
Hotel proposed for Wells Fargo site gets another review
By John Morton About a year after holding a Sarasota County-mandated neighborhood workshop for his proposed hotel and restaurant, Dave Balot is doing it again with a revised plan. It will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 14, at St. Boniface Church, 5615 Midnight Pass Rd. Balot went back to the drawing board in […]
Ramirez enters county commission race
By Phil Colpas Longtime Siesta Key resident and activist Lourdes Ramirez announced on May 5 her candidacy for the District 2 seat of the Sarasota County Commission. District 2 comprises parts of Siesta Key, the city of Sarasota, Longboat Key, and the Arlington Park neighborhood. “Sarasota County needs a leader who will represent the citizens […]
Village gets four-way stop sign
By John Morton Two new stop signs have been placed on Ocean Boulevard in the northern part of the Village, creating a four-way stop where the road intersects with Whispering Sands Drive and Avenida Milano. Despite a recommendation by county staff to not do so, the Sarasota County Board of Commissioners on May 10 voted […]
Living
From the Publisher’s Desk
Here’s to 10 years of serving Siesta, thanks to you By Brion Palmer The Siesta Sand quietly celebrated its 10th anniversary in January 2022. We are proud and thankful for this accomplishment. We owe it to our readers and our advertisers to be able to celebrate 10 years as Siesta Key’s newspaper. Thank you. What […]
A salute to the new colonel
Aledia Tush of CB’s Saltwater Outfitters receives Kentucky’s top honor to add to her list of accomplishments By Jane Bartnett It’s official. Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear has proclaimed Aledia Hunt Tush, a former Kentucky resident and co-owner of Siesta Key’s CB’s Saltwater Outfitters, a Kentucky Colonel. From now on, just call her Colonel Tush. Dating […]
Community Spotlight: Meet the reel deal
Jacob Steckerl’s passion for fishing is matched by his concern for the environment Q: Jacob, you are a 22-year-old Siesta Key guy who is already a professional fisherman. For starters, please share your family’s history with the island. A: I’ve been coming to Siesta Key ever since I was born. My great grandparents lived out […]
How sweet it is
Celebrating 10 years in the Village, Meaney’s Mini Donuts continues to draw long lines by creating tasty treats By Jane Bartnett Donuts and the beach. Could there be a more perfect match? In the heart of Siesta Key Village, at the edge of the Morton’s Market parking lot and across the street from the gazebo, […]