Captain Curt’s has opened a brand new Coffee and Craft Beer Garden in Captain Curt’s Village attached to the Tiki Trading Co. As before, the Tiki Trading Co. offers island apparel, souvenirs, and all things Captain Curt’s. Focusing on local products, the Read More
‘Parkour,’ anyone?
By Rachel Brown HackneySarasotaNewsLeader.com Report of a possible trespassing incident in Siesta Village recently led SNL to a tale of “parkour” at Key Corners Plaza. Work is underway not only to transform the look of that shopping center but also Read More
Baseball Comes to Sarasota and Siesta Key
By Philip M. Farrell, MD, PhD When a 19-year-old multi-millionaire Spring visitor to Siesta Key progresses a few years later to negotiate $300 million contract, it can only be a major league baseball (MLB) player cashing in on the incredibly Read More
St. Michael the Archangel, Siesta Key, undertakes sizable capital campaign
By Debbie Flessner Publishers Note: The parish is seeking help from all residents, businesses and visitors as it takes on this monumental endeavor. No monetary donation is too small with all funds raised staying with the parish for the building Read More
More background offered about installation of South Midnight Pass crosswalk lighting system
By Rachel Brown HackneySarasotaNewsLeader.com Last spring, a group of residents at the Bay Tree Club on the southern end of Siesta Key achieved success after about two-and-a-half years of persistent effort on a project: Sarasota County staff installed a crosswalk Read More
A new facility for Fire Station 13, the Breeze’s route and illegal short-term rentals among top topics during county staff presentation to Condominium Council
By Rachel Brown HackneySarasotaNewsLeader.com A new two-story building for Fire Station No. 13, a means of tracking the movements of the Siesta Key Breeze open-air trolley and illegal short-term rentals were just a sampling of the topics senior Sarasota County Read More
Siesta Sounds
By Charmaine Engelsman-Robins As the son of a military man, bluesman R.J. Howson grew up all over the world. While that lifestyle affects everyone differently, R.J. found it stimulating and educational, exposing him to a wide variety of people, Read More
New multifamily structure 185 feet seaward of Gulf Beach Setback Line proposed on Siesta Key
By Rachel Brown HackneySarasotaNewsLeader.com The same Siesta Key property owner who has proposed a new multi-story structure on the beach near Access 10 has begun a new application process with Sarasota County. This time, he is seeking to replace an Read More
A traditional Siesta Key restaurant
Looking for that “Old Florida” Restaurant & Oyster Bar to take the family? Look no further… Captain Curt’s Crab & Oyster Bar on Siesta Key is just that place for lunch and dinner. A place that will take you back Read More
2018 SKCC Holiday Lighting Contest winners
Photos by Trebor Britt A huge thank you to all participants of the 2018 Siesta Key Condo Council Holiday Lighting Contest for putting on another magical Christmas lights display and for all the judges who’ve been tasked with determining the Read More