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In anticipation of the possible arrival of Tropical Storm Ian, which is projected to reach hurricane status, sandbag operations will be available for Sarasota County residents on Monday, Sept. 26, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., at the following locations: Twin Lakes Park, 6700 Clark Road, SarasotaEd Smith Stadium, 2700 12th St., SarasotaSouth County Fleet […]
The group behind the efforts to restore Midnight Pass — the former waterway between Siesta Key and Casey Key — will be presenting an update on its progress at the Oct. 6 meeting of the Siesta Key Association civic group. The meeting will be held at 4:30 p.m. at St. Boniface Church, 5615 Midnight Pass […]
The Great Strides Cystic Fibrosis Foundation will hold a beach walk to raise funds on Saturday, Oct. 1 on Siesta Beach, 948 Beach Rd. Check-in is 8 a.m. and the walk begins at 9 a.m. The goal is to raise $45,000 toward the cause. You can also support a walker. To register and for more […]
Another widespread effort of installing mini-reef filtration systems in Siesta Key’s Grand Canal will take place in October, project leader Jean Cannon reports. She hopes to install 15 to 20 more during the month, adding to the approximately 250 that currently exist on Siesta Key — 210 of them being in the Grand Canal. “I […]
An interactive gathering for puppies being trained to be guide dogs is being held from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24 at the Daiquiri Deck South, 1250 Stickney Point Rd. A focus of the event is to socialize the puppies, introduce new sounds and environments, and practice their skills. This is also going to […]
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 […]