By Jane Bartnett A 1930‘s Siesta Key cottage whose history reflects the modern day development of the Key has won historic designation. The “Cottage at Point of Rocks,” at 7208 Point of Rocks Road is now “officially listed as a Read More
Siesta Key Market Watch: October 2020
Siesta Key Coalition organizing in opposition to 170-room hotel project
By Rachel Brown Hackney SarasotaNewsLeader.com In June, RE/MAX real estate agent Robert T. Anderson Jr. began reaching out to Siesta Key homeowners, asking to show them a presentation about a proposed 170-room hotel that would stand more than 80 feet Read More
Benderson Development seeking to add 16 dwelling units to Siesta Promenade project
By Rachel Brown Hackney SarasotaNewsLeader.com The Benderson Development Co. affiliate that is overseeing the Siesta Promenade project is seeking to add two parcels in Pine Shores Estates to the mixed-use development planned at the intersection of Stickney Point Road and Read More
Purpose-driven Retirement Needs a Financial Strategy
– paid editorial – Today’s retirees, and those of tomorrow, have had a sense of purpose their entire lives – and they don’t intend to give it up just because they’ll no longer be working full time. In fact, 55% Read More
Sheriff’s Report
8/16 Grand Theft Police were flagged down on Siesta Beach near the red lifeguard stand after a couple reported the theft of an iPhone. They went swimming around 4:30 pm and realized the phone was missing when they returned to Read More
Off Key!
By Bob Frederickson From Hurricane Cures to Spiking the Curve… “Oh No, There Goes Tokyo…” Norwegian scientists have supposedly come up with a method they think can prevent major hurricanes. The key? Bubbles. Yes, bubbles. Like those you’d see floating Read More
Your October Horoscope: 2020
By Suzanne Gerber ARIES (March 21–April 19): It’s a good month to slow down and review everything you’ve done (and not quite gotten around to) with your planetary protector, Mars, in reverse and communicator Mercury poised to follow suit on Read More
Arts on the Horizon – October 2020
By Rodger Skidmore Mighty oaks from little acorns grow That proverb rolls off the tongue very easily and, it is true, little acorns can grow into really big trees. But we all know that the saying is referring to Read More
Commissioners deny petition for six-condominium structure at 636 Beach Road
By Rachel Brown Hackney SarasotaNewsLeader.com Even before the county’s Environmental Permitting Division manager completed his presentation during an Aug. 26 Coastal Setback Variance (CSV) petition hearing, Sarasota County Commissioner Nancy Detert had a question. Addressing Howard Berna, Detert asked about Read More