The 2020 Holiday Lighting Contest was judged on Wednesday evening, December 9th. The winners were as follows: Large condos1st. Excelsior2nd. Siesta Harbor3rd. Jamaica Royale Medium condos1st. Fisherman’s Cove2nd. Crescent Arms3rd. Island House Small condos1st. Sea Shell2nd. Sunset Royale3rd. El Presidente Contestants were fewer Read More
The Chamber’s Holiday Reception at Michael’s Wine Cellar was the perfect way to kick off the holiday season! Members and friends mixed and mingled while enjoying an appetizer buffet, desserts and cocktails. Thank you, Cloe, Tracey and the rest of Read More
11/26- Assault on Officer and Horse Mounted Patrol deputies in the Village were escorting a group of males from a bar where a disturbance had occurred inside. The group refused to leave the area as directed and one individual in Read More
By Jane Bartnett Soon after the Gulf Gate Library opened its doors in January 2015, at 7112 Curtis Avenue, praise for the $7.69 million, two-story, 24,920-square-foot building project began to pour in. Designed by Sarasota County architects Harvard Jolly Architects, Read More
During the December 9th Siesta Key Association meeting, Sgt. Arik Smith, leader of the Sheriff’s Office substation on the island, reported that about 345 calls for service were recorded in November. Of all those investigated, he continued, 9% were considered Read More
By Jane Bartnett It’s a new year! Have you resolved to shed those dreaded Covid-19 pounds and get back in shape pronto? If so, there’s a new fitness center in town that’s unlike any other. QuickHIT Fitness Lab at 1914 Read More
Sarasota Local Brings Experience & Trust to Siesta Key Growing up in Sarasota from age 6, Joe St. Onge has seen many changes throughout the area. Bee Ridge and Fruitville used to be two-lanes, and I-75 was “way out east,” Read More
Patriot’s Pier at Sunset Point By Mike Cosentino Twice each day, we proudly honor the sacrifices of our military and service personnel in protecting our country and our freedoms. Every morning at 8:00 AM we raise our flag to Reveille. Read More
By Jane Bartnett Despite the dire pandemic warnings, as of late November, the outlook for the Siesta Key rental market during the all-important “season” remains strong, property managers on the Key tell the Siesta Sand. “Our properties are reserved a Read More
By Rachel Brown Hackney SarasotaNewsLeader.com On a unanimous Nov. 17 vote, the Sarasota County Commission directed county staff to find the $250,000 staff estimates it will cost to construct 22 parking spaces in right of way on Ocean Boulevard in Read More
