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May 28, 2022

Request to expedite hotel-related case is denied

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May 28, 2022

A new lease on life

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May 28, 2022

Incorporation group readying for round 2

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May 28, 2022

‘Shark Lady’ immortalized in Forever fashion

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May 28, 2022

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 […]

May 28, 2022

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 […]

May 28, 2022

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 […]

May 28, 2022

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 […]

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May 28, 2022

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 […]

May 28, 2022

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 […]

May 28, 2022

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 […]

May 28, 2022

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, […]

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June 24, 2022

Neighborhood workshop to address request to extend live-music hours

A neighborhood workshop to address a request for a special exemption to Siesta Key’s 10 p.m. cutoff time for live music is being held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 28, at Out-of-Door Academy’s Multi-Purpose Room, 444 Reid Street. Gilligan’s Island Bar & Grill, located at 5353 Ocean Blvd. in the Siesta Key Village, has made […]

June 23, 2022

Mellow Mushroom wants to see your artistic side

Come get creative at Mellow Mushroom. Beat the heat this Saturday, June 25, from 3 to 5 p.m., with a family-friendly arts and crafts glassware party.  Paint your beer stein, beer mug, wine glass, or coffee cup with dishwasher-safe paint. Use our large collection of stencils that ranges from pop-culture faves, sunsets, scenery, classic-rock-band logos, […]

June 22, 2022

Things You Like women’s clothing store is now online-only

Things You Like, a longtime occupant of Southbridge Mall on Siesta Key, has closed its doors at 6529 Midnight Pass Rd. but still offers its women’s resort wear online. Go to thingsyoulike.biz to place your orders. Owner Diane Suczewski made the transition to an online-only business in May. Her website has offered an online purchasing […]

June 22, 2022

Higel Avenue portion of project is next

As reported by Sarasota County: The Ocean Boulevard/Higel Avenue drainage improvements on the northern end of Siesta Key are progressing with installation of pipe and structures in the ditches along Ocean Boulevard. Construction along Higel Avenue is anticipated to start next week. Overall construction completion is anticipated for later this fall. This project will improve […]

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