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By John Morton For the first time in 65 years, there will not be a Davidson-run drugstore in the Siesta Key Village.On Oct. 28, the venerable Davidson Drugs business located at 5124 Ocean Blvd. in the plaza that bears its name closed its doors.“Sad news, indeed,” Mark Smith, the Sarasota County commissioner who previously was […]
Some Siesta Key leaders voice opposition, bring local lawsuits to the table during commission vote By ChrisAnn Allen Although it was shot down by the Sarasota County Planning Commission in July, parallel parking was back on the table for the Siesta Promenade project when it went before the Sarasota Board of County Commissioners on Sept. […]
Gilligan’s, meanwhile, awaits results of sound study requested by Sarasota County staff By Chris Ann Allen Two Siesta Key nightspots were looking for later live music hours, but now only one remains in the running.Gilligan’s Island Bar & Grill, 5253 Ocean Blvd. in the Siesta Key Village, is continuing its push for live music past […]
Gilligan’s Island Bar & Grill, 5253 Ocean Blvd. in the Siesta Key Village, will celebrate the annual Marine Corps birthday from 5 to 9 p.m. Nov. 10 with a special event. Your $30 ticket will provide dinner, two drinks, a commemorative event glass or T-shirt, and birthday cake. Raffles, auctions and music will be part […]
CB’s Saltwater Outfitters, 1249 Stickney Point Rd., will hold an Orvis-endorsed fly fishing school from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov 18. The instructor is Capt. Rick Grassett. The course is designed for beginning and intermediate fly casters and will focus on basic fly casting principles, improving casting skills, and correcting faults. Grassett will also […]
The annual Siesta Key Safe Treats for Kids event is from 3 to 6 p.m. on Halloween, Oct. 31.If your business is located in the south or north Siesta Village and you would like to participate in handing out treats for the event, please send an email to events@siestakeychamber.com by Oct. 27 to have your […]
The Sun Deck, operated by Siesta Beach Eats, now has a new menu serving Siesta Beach. Check it out below. Reminder: Your food and beverage purchases can be delivered to you on the beach. Just point your iPhone at the QR code on one of the flags planted near the lifeguard stations and place your […]
The Beach Club, located at 5151 Ocean Blvd. in the Siesta Key Village, is holding a fundraising event in memory of local resident Eddie Stoebe who passed away Sept. 18. The event, which will feature raffles, is from 2 to 5 p.m. Oct. 15.
Two Siesta Key businesses with the same owner are combining services and moving to a new location in the Village and will be called Sassy Hair and Med Spa.Sassy Hair, located at 209 Beach Rd., and Sassy … the Little Day Spa, located at 5138 Ocean Blvd. in Davidson’s Plaza, will soon reside at 219 […]
Gulf Gate’s West End Pub, located at 6500 Gateway Ave., is celebrating its 15th anniversary and the retirement of business creator and owner Phil Torrence. The event begins at noon Oct. 21 and features live music and food trucks. Torrence built the bar 15 years ago and will now pass along the operations to trusted […]