By Bob Stein The November demolition of the Bank of America building located next to CB’s Saltwater Outfitters is the next step in creating the vision of Siesta Key’s resident, Dr. Gary Kompothecras of “1-800-Ask Gary,” in transforming what he Read More
Draft Transportation Plan for Siesta Key completed by consulting firm under review by county staff By Rachel Brown HackneySarasotaNewsLeader.com A draft of a multimodal transportation plan focused on Siesta Key and its immediate environs has been completed and is under Read More
By Bob Stein I wrote this commentary back in early 2018, but thought it necessary to update and republish it. “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” Siesta Key is a very unique island, one of Read More
By Rachel Brown HackneySarasotaNewsLeader.com During the November Siesta Key Association (SKA) meeting, Director Robert Luckner reminded regular attendees — and updated snowbirds back for season — that, in mid-December, the nonprofit will file its appeal of the Circuit Court decision Read More
Staff report Siesta Key Condominium Council 2019 HOLIDAY LIGHTING CONTEST The holidays are fast approaching. Now is the time to register for this year’s Holiday Condominium Lighting Contest! The contest is open to condominiums who are members in good standing Read More
International sand sculpting champions of the tenth annual Siesta Key Crystal Classic International Sand Sculpting Festival, which drew thousands to Siesta Public Beach. (See the completed sculptures Monday. Details at: www.siestakeycrystalclassic.com or www.facebook.com/SiestaKeyCrystalClassic) “Despite the weather challenges this week, which created some difficulty, Read More
By Rachel Brown HackneySarasotaNewsLeader.com On Nov. 5, as part of its approval of its Consent Agenda of routine business items, the County Commission awarded a Sarasota construction firm a big bump in a contract to cover the next phases of Read More
By Rachel Brown HackneySarasotaNewsLeader.com A 12th Judicial Circuit Court judge has sided with Sarasota County against Siesta Key resident Michael Cosentino, who drafted two Sarasota County Charter amendments that won overwhelming voter approval during the November 2018 General Election. In Read More
By Rachel Brown HackneySarasotaNewsLeader.com Close to three-and-a-half years after Siesta resident Mike Cosentino filed his lawsuit over the County Commission’s vacation of 373 feet of North Beach Road, Michael Holderness — who also owns property on the road segment — Read More
There were 13 crimes reported on the Key between 10/22-11/17/19 10/23/19 Burglary/VehicleLocation Withheld A man reported an unknown person entered his unlocked vehicle parked in an assigned carport space during the night and stole various items. The items included $8 Read More
