Detert casts lone ‘No’ vote on Coastal Setback Variance requested by south Siesta Key couple for pool and paver deck By Rachel Brown HackneySarasotaNewsLeader.com With Commissioner Nancy Detert casting the only “No” vote, the Sarasota County Commission approved plans for Read More
Hearing still scheduled for Oct. 7
North Beach Road and Cosentino Charter amendment cases consolidated By Rachel Brown Hackney Following a Sept. 9 hearing in the 12th Judicial Circuit Court, Judge Andrea McHugh consolidated both the cases involving Siesta resident Mike Cosentino. The actions will proceed Read More
Sgt. Arik Smith report
Where do most 911 calls originate on the Key? It probably came as no surprise to members attending the September Siesta Key Association (SKA) meeting that the highest number of 911 calls the Sheriff’s Office receives on the Key are Read More
Siesta Key Hurricane Drive
Siesta Key Village business, The Beach Club, partnered as a drop off location with several other local businesses to collect hurricane supplies for the Bahamas. No water was collected due to weight restrictions. Pictured with the supplies is Cara, a Read More
Flag ceremony honors First Responders
By Randall Townsend Our nightly flag ceremony pays homage to Captain Ralph Styles (a Decorated WWII Submarine Captain in the Pacific Theater), who began this tribute ceremony about 30 years ago. Each sunset our community comes together with new friends Read More
Service Can Save You
By Kandace P. Boating on the Suncoast is one of the most popular ways to soak up Siesta Key. But how safe is the vessel you own or rent? The US Coast Guard cites failure of boat machinery and equipment Read More
The Highs and Lows of Properties Sold on Siesta Key
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 PROPERTY: 8319 MIDNIGHT PASS RD., SOLD FOR: $2,750,000 Read More
Photo gallery of our island visitors
Welcome to Paradise! It was Love at first sight for me when I first discovered Siesta Key beach!There’s nothing like it… soft white sand, amazing blue gulf & blue skies! I often wonder what people like best about Sarasota, so Read More
Siesta Key Chamber Events
Siesta Key Luncheon at The Old Salty Dog Thank you Old Salty Dog on Siesta Key for hosting our Chamber luncheon. It was great to see everyone enjoy their lunch and networking! Also, thank you to the following for donating Read More
Coconuts Outlet Store closing
By Bob Stein After 37 years, owner John Cannon informed Siesta Sand, of the closing of his Coconuts Outlet Store in the corner of Captain Curt’s Plaza, directly behind Captain Curt’s restaurant. A Siesta Key favorite for years, families have Read More