By Bob Frederickson From Butts on the Beach to Measuring Sleep… Where County Failed Will State Prevail? Back in 2007 the group Keep Sarasota Beautiful lobbied the Sarasota County commission to ban smoking at county beaches. The push came after Read More
Your February Horoscope
By Suzanne Gerber ARIES (March 21–April 19): Practice your juggling skills! This month, career demands or a project of your own compete for time with family and friends. Luckily, you’ll have energy to burn. On the 3rd, Venus enters your Read More
The Highs and Lows of Properties Sold on Siesta Key
Provided by Key Solutions Real Estate / www.keysolutionsrealestate.com Following are properties sold on Siesta Key in the last 60 days, providing a snapshot of home values on the Key for both single family homes and condominiums. HIGHEST PRICED SINGLE FAMILY Read More
Notes from the Island Fishmonger
FISH OF THE MONTH…MAHI-MAHI Most of us know this fish as a Mahi-Mahi but it has several nicknames with Dolphin and Dorado being the most common. The word Mahi-Mahi is actually Hawaiian and means strong-strong referring to it being one Read More
Capt. Jim Klopfer’s Siesta Key Fishing Forecast
February is the last month of winter here in Sarasota. There will be days when it feels like spring is in the air. But, weather patterns will still be unstable, and fishing will follow suit. Being flexible and understanding how Read More
Capt. Jim Klopfer’s Siesta Key Fishing Forecast
January fishing in Sarasota is all about the weather, pure and simple. Angling success is determined by the ability to adapt to the existing weather conditions. Tides will often times be very low in the morning. Couple that with a Read More
What the stars have in store for you
By Suzanne Gerber ARIES (March 21–April 19): You’ll be firing on all cylinders with your passionate ruler, Mars, marching through your sign all month. This gives you all the energy and motivation you need to tackle a big project that Read More
Off Key!
By Bob Frederickson From Unlocked Cars to Text Messaging Charge? Do As We Say, Not As We Do? We’ve all seen the TV news reports showing neighborhood surveillance videos featuring bands of ne’er-do-wells roaming streets late at night, checking for Read More
Dropping Anchor at The Anchorage
By Roger Drouin With a full offering of amenities — from the 75-foot by 35-foot oversized, heated swimming pool to lighted tennis courts and private boat docks — every day can feel like a vacation at The Anchorage Yacht and Read More
Off Key
By Bob Frederickson From Palm Beach Disgrace to Consent Misplaced Only in Florida… The company selling those pendants worn by senior citizens so they can call for help if they take a spill or suffer some other medical emergency has Read More