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The legendary Beach Club in the Siesta Key Village is closing Sept. 19 until likely the first week of October for some substantial remodeling. The management promises several surprises but is not revealing many details, but a new bar and VIP seating appear to be on the list. Located at 5151 Ocean Blvd. the club […]
The deadline for sponsorships for the upcoming Siesta Key Crystal Classic International Sand Sculpting Festival is Sept. 15. A variety of sponsor packages are available. Last year the festival welcomed more than 30,000 attendees and generated millions in economic impact for the community. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Student Scholarship Fund […]
Through Sept. 11, CB’s Saltwater Outfitters is holding its annual sale where clothing is discounted 40%. Hats and accessories not included. The business is located at 1249 Stickney Point Rd. Call (941) 349-4400 or visit cbsoutfitters.com.
A new release from the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office: The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office is currently conducting a death investigation.Deputies were called to the 1000 block of Seaside Drive at Crescent Beach in Sarasota just after noon on Saturday (Aug. 27) for the report of a drowning. Deputies along with paramedics responded and attempted to […]
Meet Larry; he’s like totally the bomb By John Morton Can you copyright creepy behavior? Can you apply for a patent for all things preposterous? In case the answer is yes, my buddy Steve Kammer and I sure missed the boat in the spring of 1976 when we first ambushed dozens of beach walkers on […]
Cosentino eliminated in tight Democratic primary; Neunder wins in District 4 By Phil Colpas Voters turned up in droves to participate in this year’s primary election Aug. 23, choosing longtime Siesta Key resident Mark Smith to represent the Republican party in November’s general election for the Sarasota Board of County Commission District 2 seat. The […]
By Phil Colpas Sarasota County lost its motion to dismiss a lawsuit that sought to keep two high-rise hotels from being built on Siesta Key. Both hotel projects were approved last year by the Board of County Commissioners. In July, Judge Stephen Walker of the 12th Judicial Circuit Court issued his ruling denying the county’s […]
Pedestrians struck in busy crosswalk A father and his two young children suffered serious injuries while in the crosswalk on Midnight Pass Road at the corner of Old Stickney Point Road. The incident occurred at 8:47 p.m. on Aug. 18 when a northbound SUV driven by a 74-year-old Saint Petersburg man struck the family members […]
July 19, identity theft Victim filed an identity theft report with the Sheriff’s Office. Victim received a business bank card from a bank but the victim had not opened a business account. Victim is seeking to speak with a fraud team member at the bank. It appeared that victim’s name and other personal information had […]
Members of the Siesta Key Association spent a couple hours with Kurt Hoffman, sharing concerns and strategies By John Morton Law enforcement and code enforcement were the hot topics at the Aug. 4 Siesta Key Association meeting, as Sarasota County Sheriff Kurt Hoffman addressed the group as the main speaker. His presence has been requested […]