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By Jane Bartnett Strolling the white sands of Siesta Key often brings people inspiration. For entrepreneur Chad Ramsey, founder and owner of the year-old Siesta Key Bikinis, a walk on the beach during the dark days of COVID-19 gave him the inspiration to launch a business in a brand new field.Newly relocated to the Sarasota […]
By Jane Bartnett Sassy … the Little Day Spa has opened its doors in Davidson Plaza, in the heart of Siesta Key Village. A sister business of the Sassy Hair salon next door to Foxy Lady on Beach Road, the new spa is “a dream come true” for co-owner Bobbie Tuccinardi who, along with her […]
By Hannah Wallace Rachel Paverman hadn’t left New Jersey in two years. She’d undergone three brain surgeries in 2019, and then the pandemic hit. This summer, when she and her boyfriend finally felt comfortable traveling again, the 27-year-old began researching potential low-key vacations. Her mother directed her to the Tiny House Siesta Instagram page. They […]
By John Morton The idea of 52 vendors on a 60-acre estate is a big thing, but it’s the little things that make the Phillippi Farmhouse Market so special. For starters, it’s run by volunteers. And Fred and Grace Whitehouse have served as managers of this massive production for 11 of its 12 years. “We […]
By Jane Bartnett Welcome to October. The fall and winter seasons begin, the days grow cooler, and the pace in our small corner of the world begins to pick up. There’s been a lot going on around town during the late summer months and, as the weeks go by, there will be more to come. […]
By Phil Colpas It was trial by fire Sept. 2 for newly sworn-in Sarasota County Planning Commissioners Martha Pike, Donna Carter and Jordan Keeler, as the board recommended approval of the second of four proposals for hotel construction on Siesta Key. The team representing Gary Kompothecras (of 1-800-ASK-GARY fame) presented his plans for a seven-story, […]
The Sarasota County Planning Commission on Sept. 2 voted 7-2 in support of the special exceptions requested by an applicant hoping to build a seven-story, 120-room hotel on Old Stickney Point Road. The exceptions allow height increases beyond the current 35-foot limit for the hotel to be 83 feet and a five-story parking garage across […]
The Mellow Mushroom and Coastal Flow are both offering another round of art classes. At the Mellow Mushroom, 6727 S. Tamiami Tr., Brush Up and Wine Down is bringing its artistic touches to attendees interested in painting a beer stein or wine glass. For tickets, visit brushupandwinedown.com. The event is from 3 to 5 p.m. […]
By John Morton Joe Hewes didn’t have a business plan in mind when he decided to buy a 30-foot tritoon boat and have it customized with a 10-foot slide. No, he was just doing something fun for his family. “We’d be out in Sarasota Bay and people would always pull up and ask me if […]
By Jane Bartnett The school year has begun and the kids are back at school. Why not follow their lead and learn something new? If you’re in the market for learning a new sport or brushing up your skills, look no further than the Sarasota County Department of Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources. You’ll discover […]