By Charmaine Engelsman-RobinsPhotos courtesy of the artist James Albritton of Hydramatic James Albritton serves up the soul sound of the 70s (and more) “People don’t think they know me, but they do,” claims James Albritton. The reasoning behind that, he Read More
Siesta Key Sheriff’s Report December 19, 2018 – January 20, 2019
There were 16 crimes reported on the Key between 12/19/18-1/20/19 12/27/18 Theft5200 Block Ocean Blvd. A woman reported her iPhone 7Plus ($600) was stolen from a Village bar. Upon realizing she had lost the phone, she was able to track Read More
Sgt. Paul Cernansky Sheriff’s report
By Rachel Brown HackneySarasotaNewsLeader.com Crime is down year-over-year on Siesta Key, Sgt. Paul Cernansky, leader of the Sheriff’s Office’s substation, reported to about 90 Siesta Key Association (SKA) members during their first regular meeting of 2019. The number of residential Read More
Lawsuit filed to try to halt construction of Siesta Promenade at U.S. 41/Stickney Point Road intersection
By Rachel Brown HackneySarasotaNewsLeader.com A petition filed in the 12th Judicial Circuit Court on Jan. 11 argues that the December 2018 decision of the Sarasota County Commission to allow the construction of the Siesta Promenade mixed-use project was unlawful for Read More
Maintenance Corp. manager prevails — mostly — in streetlights saga
By Rachel Brown HackneySarasotaNewsLeader.com As manager of the Siesta Key Village Maintenance Corp., island resident Michael Shay keeps a sharp lookout for anything in the Village that is amiss. And since he usually adheres to an early morning schedule for Read More
Holderness charged with two felony counts after confrontation with Cosentino
By Rachel Brown HackneySarasotaNewsLeader.com Siesta property owner Michael Holderness has been charged with one felony count of Robbery by Sudden Snatching without a Firearm or Weapon, plus one felony count of Tampering with or Fabricating Physical Evidence after a Dec. Read More
Arts on the Horizon
By Rodger Skidmore Nice Stuff It’s always nice to write about nice stuff, especially if it’s nice. Coming to the Glenridge Performing Arts Center on February 5th will be the Cashore Marionettes: Life in Motion. No, not a Read More
Save Our Siesta Sand 2 files complaint in federal court to try to prevent dredging of Big Sarasota Pass
By Rachel Brown HackneySarasotanewsleader.com As it has planned since late last year, Save Our Siesta Sand 2 (SOSS2) has filed a complaint in federal court to try to prevent the City of Sarasota and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Read More
Island Girl February 2019
This month’s Island Girl is Kailee McIntyre, from Sarasota, Florida. What brings me to Siesta Key is the beautiful atmosphere! We have the most beautiful sand and I love to be near the water. My hobbies include spending time with my two Read More
Andrew Monroe Memorial 5k Run/Walk
There were 385 participants that supported The Andrew Monroe Memorial 5k Run/Walk that was held on our beautiful White Sand Siesta Beach Sunday, January 6. The funds generated from this 5K and walk produce scholarships to senior soccer athletes at Read More