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By Brion Palmer Dear loyal Siesta Sand readers: We are committed to continuing to provide excellence in reporting and serving as the trusted and definitive resource for Siesta Key. However, during the past several years we have been experiencing soaring costs, most notably with respect to paper, printing, and mailing.In addition, we have made significant […]
By John Morton The Sarasota Board of County Commissioners on Oct. 24 unanimously selected Todd Mathes, director of development for Benderson Development, for a four-year spot on the county’s Tourist Advisory Council (TDC).Siesta Key businessman Mike Holderness also applied for the position but did not receive a nomination from any commissioner. He is owner of […]
Oct. 9 theftVictim advised that someone entered his vehicle and took his phone and wallet while he and his daughter were at the beach. Victim advised that he was parked at Sunrise 2 toward the south east of the parking lot and arrived at the beach at approximately 5 p.m. and came back to his […]
It’s time for the (almost) year-end wrap-up By Natalie Gutwein The last few years in real estate (and in the world in general) have been quite the ride. When the COVID-19 pandemic first hit, people were panicking over more than just toilet paper. At first, there were a few alarmed sellers and, as a result, […]
As in years past, the Village Cafe will be helping to bring Christmas gifts to local children who are less fortunate. Please bring an unwrapped gift to the restaurant, located at 5133 Ocean Blvd., prior to Dec. 18 and the elves at the cafe will do the rest! Your contribution will be donated to the […]
Chamber holiday reception is Dec. 6 at Gilligan’sThe Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce will hold a holiday reception from 5 to 7 p.m. Dec. 6 at Gilligan’s Island Bar & Grill, 5253 Ocean Blvd.Festive holiday attire is encouraged. Please consider bringing a new, unwrapped toy to benefit Toys for Tots and receive a complimentary drink […]
Gemma Lewis has the holiday-tree touch and she’s happy to share it By Jane Bartnett As the holiday season for many got underway, Siesta Key rolled out the red carpet. In the Village, festive lights adorn Ocean Boulevard, a beautiful tree went up in the gazebo, and there’s a definite festive feeling in the air.For […]
It’s Year 47 for Sandy Claws run/walk on Siesta Beach By Hannah Wallace If you could summarize the holidays on Siesta Key with a single event, the Sandy Claws Beach Run might just be it.In a tradition that dates back to the 1970s, more than 300 festive-dressed athletes of all ages, including dozens of Santa […]
Brandon Thrift’s ‘love each other’ message receives a touch-up as his artistic creation continues to shine bright it Siesta Key’s Village By John Morton Only something special could replace a mural created by the late, great Shawn McLoughlin.At Siesta Key’s Beach Club, they found someone up to challenge in Brandon Thrift. The Sarasota artist had […]
Meanwhile, some hotels and chamber submit comp plan suggestions By John Morton In the ongoing Siesta Key saga regarding new hotels, not only has the first and largest one initially approved returned to the fold but a new one proposed by a large, prominent developer has also emerged.All this, less than two months after a […]