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August 12, 2022

Another no-swim advisory for Siesta Beach

For the second time in two weeks, a no-swim advisory was issued for Siesta Beach. The warning from the Sarasota County Health Department came Thursday, Aug. 11, the result of higher-than-acceptable concentrations of enterococcus bacteria. It was lifted Saturday, Aug. 13. North Lido Beach and Lido Casino were also on the list. Water activities at […]

August 12, 2022

Ophelia’s receives national recognition

Ophelia’s on the Bay has been named by OpenTable.com as one of its 100 top outdoor dining spots in America. The list spans restaurants coast-to-coast and is determined by verified diner reviews. Ophelia, located at 9105 Midnight Pass Rd. across from Turtle Beach, received 5,025 reviews. Said one review, highlighted by Open Table’s website, “Always […]

August 11, 2022

‘Third Thirsty Thursday’ event debuts, promotes Save Siesta Key

A monthly social event sponsored by the Save Siesta Key incorporation group will make its debut from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 18 at the Siesta Key Wine Bar, 5138 Ocean Blvd, ste C. The event, called ‘Third Thirsty Thursday,” will feature games, prizes, and the sale of Save Siesta Key T-shirts. At each […]

August 11, 2022

Hotel proposal goes before planners Sept. 1

The Sarasota County Planning Commission will hear the proposal for a new hotel at 5810 Midnight Pass Rd. at 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 1 at the Sarasota County Administrative Center, 1660 Ringling Blvd. The proposal is being brought forward by Dave Balot, who hopes to build a 112-unit hotel and restaurant on a 2.15-care parcel […]

August 7, 2022

Experts keeping eye on possible storm

A report from the National Hurricane Center: 8 am EDT Aug 6: A tropical wave is forecast to move off the west coast of Africa this weekend. Some gradual development is possible while the system moves westward across the eastern and central tropical Atlantic through the middle part of next week. The only named storm […]