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Siesta Key’s fireworks show is always spectacular, but this year it’s going to be euphoric. Being that it’s our first civic gathering since COVID-19 arrived will of course make it more meaningful than usual. Furthermore, it’s the island’s 30th installment of having a blast above the beach. This, folks, will be a party. However, as […]
By Rachel Brown Hackney, SarasotaNewsLeader.com The redevelopment of four parcels between Beach Road and Calle Miramar as the site of an eight-story, 170-room hotel would result in an extra 132 vehicle trips during the afternoon peak drive time, a consultant for the project team said in a March 18 document. Included among updated materials for […]
By Mike Cosentino Many see Memorial Day as the official kickoff to a summer of sand, surf, sunsets, and BBQs. That’s great, but those at Patriot’s Pier tend to see it as more of an opportunity for somber and grateful reflection and remembrance of those who paid for our freedoms with their service and their […]
By Rodger Skidmore Sounds of summer That’s a good question — what are the sounds of summer? It used to be, up north or in the Midwest, crickets. This year, while many would say cicadas, others might just say millions of sighs of relief. Since individual sighs are kind of short and summer, especially in […]
“You are a soul with a body, rather than a body with a soul.” — Wayne Dyer By Dolores Day I remember the first time I awakened to this truth. It was such a simple concept, and yet it was completely opposite to what I had always believed to be true.It’s amazing how many times […]
While the osprey bears a strong resemblance to several kinds of hawks, it is actually classified in its own separate family as a fish hawk.The osprey is the only North American hawk whose diet is almost exclusively live fish, both freshwater and saltwater. It takes lots of protein (rich in Omega-3 fatty acids) to fuel […]
By John Morton It was just an ordinary Tuesday evening on Siesta Beach in 2009 when Kristy Ochsendorf saw a blur of color and giggles go by. She noticed it was a pack of runners, including kids and parents, and she just so happened to have her running shoes in tow. “I said, ‘Hey, I […]
By Jim Klopfer July fishing can be excellent, but tactics need to be a little different and windows of opportunity are smaller. It is simply too hot to fish in the middle of the day. Early morning will be the most reliable time to fish, evenings are good too, but frequent thunderstorms can make planning […]
