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By John Morton If you love the sport of fishing, making a day of it is where it’s at. “What we do is designed for people who are willing to fish all day,” said Rob Roberts, captain of the 40-foot Tightlines II boat that travels deep in the Gulf of Mexico off Siesta Key. “We […]
Motivated by health scare, Shawn McLoughlin paints a positive future By Jane Bartnett Shawn McLoughlin’s art is woven into the tapestry of Siesta Key life. Found in the form of whimsical island scenes that not only grace the walls of thousands of homes but also in large, brightly colored murals and signs that dot the […]
Take lots of notes, students! Q: You are the general music and orchestra director at Siesta Key’s Out-of-Door Academy’s lower school, where you’ve spent 38 years. Tell us about your path that landed you there. A: “I started teaching general music in the Grand Rapids, Michigan public schools, where I taught for eight years and […]
“Songs in the Siesta Key of Life” Q: You have reached some lofty accomplishments in the music business. Share with us some of the most significant. A: “To answer this question is difficult because my involvement in the music industry has been very unique and varied as far as switching between studio work, being a […]
By Jane Bartnett Siesta Key was a very different place in 1948. In September of that year, three years after the end of World War II, the now 87-year-old Siesta Key resident Cope Garrett and his family left their comfortable life in Philadelphia behind and made the Key their home. As the 15-year-old Cope, along […]
Meet Gina: Siesta Key Oyster Bar (SKOB) 5238 Ocean Blvd, Siesta Key 941-346-5433 Celebrate the new year with a cocktail at the Siesta Key Oyster Bar located in the Village were our January Bartender of the Month, Gina, can craft for you one of her signature cocktails. Let’s get to know Gina a little better: […]
By Jane Bartnett The art of ceramics, or hand-thrown pottery, has become one of the fastest growing trends in today’s art world. For Gretchen Singh, a professional graphic artist who discovered ceramics after a successful career in the corporate world, it has given her a new world to explore. As one of 33 featured artists […]
As Siesta Key Chapel celebrates its 50th Anniversary as a Presbyterian USA church, the Reverend Dr. Ruth Herron Smalt has been called as its sixth Senior Pastor. Reverend Smalt comes to Siesta Key from the historic First Congregational Church on the island of Nantucket, Massachusetts. Pastor Ruth was raised in Rye, New York and holds […]
Lilly This month’s Volleyball Fanatic is Lilly of Atlanta, Georgia. She’s a collegiate player at Louisiana State University and travels all over the southeastern United States playing beach volleyball. As a serious competitor, she always plays in the Women’s Pro Division. She related the tournaments on Siesta Beach are among her favorites each year. Photos […]
Jerry Edwin Laesser – 9/16/1943 – 6/17/2020 Jerald Edwin Laesser passed away June 17, 2020 in Sarasota, Florida. He was retired from the dry cleaning business. Born in Buffalo, New York, Jerry grew up in Coral Gables, Florida and graduated from Mississippi College. He served in the Air Force and loved to fly. A member […]