By Philip M. Farrell, MD, PhD Spring break vacations for college students have become an American tradition that is valued at least as much as summer vacations. Occurring from late February to mid-April, the spring break developed because U.S. schools Read More
Complaints about dogs on Siesta Key beach arise again
By Rachel Brown HackneySarasotaNewsLeader.com At least once a year, the issue arises. Most often it comes during a meeting of the Siesta Key Association (SKA). This time, it came up during a recent meeting of the Siesta Key Condominium Council. Read More
Third emergency variance issued in the past year to stabilize a structure on Casey Key Road property threatened by shoreline erosion
By Rachel Brown HackneySarasotaNewsLeader.com For the third time in less than a year, the Sarasota County Commission has agreed to issue a Coastal Setback Class II Emergency Variance to property owners on Casey Key dealing with severe erosion. With no Read More
Siesta Sounds
By Charmaine Engelsman-Robins Taylor Taylor continues drawing new fans into faithful following Despite the current movie trend, female superheroes are not a new thing. Southwest Florida has been enjoying super-duo Taylor Taylor for decades and is unlikely to ever stop. Read More
Author of book on Siesta Key talks of his research regarding the importance of Big Pass as protection for the island
By Rachel Brown HackneySarasotaNewsLeader.com As the Siesta Key Association (SKA) continues to wage a battle in the 12th Judicial Circuit Court to try to prevent the dredging of Big Sarasota Pass, the value of preserving the pass in its virgin Read More
Siesta Key Island Chatter
Staff report Don’t miss Siesta Fiesta Fine art, food, and live music highlight this lively annual two-day craft festival, Siesta Fiesta in Siesta Key Village, Sat/Sun April 27 and 28. Siesta Chamber Secretary Stephanie Brown, general manager of the Siesta Read More
Historical book signing takes place at Crescent Beach Grocery
Philip and Thomas Farrell, authors of the highly anticipated “An Illustrated History of Siesta Key” signed their book at a wine tasting at the Crescent Beach Grocery on Wednesday, March 20. The Farrells combined two years of archival research and Read More
Illegal short-term rental fine up to $5,000 wins County Commission’s unanimous approval
By Rachel Brown HackneySarasotaNewsLeader.com First they listened to two Siesta Key residents talk about the travails of living near homes rented continually to visitors. Then the Sarasota County commissioners voted unanimously on Feb. 26 to approve imposition of a fine Read More
A follow-up for the county commissioners, parking and biking issues
By Rachel Brown HackneySarasotaNewsLeader.com Following the Feb. 27 County Commission workshop on Siesta traffic and parking issues, Gene Kusekoski — still the SKA president at that point — wrote an email to the board members, offering some thoughts about the Read More
Astrology Insights
April 2019: Your April Horoscope By Suzanne Gerber ARIES (March 21–April 19): Expect delays and detours this month, oh speedy one. Just as communication planet Mercury corrects course, Jupiter and, later in April, Pluto and Saturn, shift into reverse, forcing Read More