By Emy Stein If you ask most Americans what their fondest summertime treat was growing up, chances are ice cream will be at the top of their list. And, most will say they preferred the ice cream parlors over the Read More
By Catherine Luckner, Siesta Key Association, VP In old newsprint, carefully archived at the History Center, the message was clear. Not long ago, and across the Big Pass waters, south Lido Park was born. It was 1967, Arvida Corporation sought Read More
By Rodger Skidmore A look at news happening on neighboring islands If only life were simple The residents of Holmes Beach get to live there and frolic on Manatee Beach – year round if they want to. A bonus is Read More
By Debbie Flessner Venice native Josh Kaufman wins ‘The Voice’ Months after his first audition with the hit NBC singing competition show ‘The Voice’, soulful vocalist Josh Kaufman emerged victorious as the season 5 winner in a star-studded season Read More
By Brian Wigglesworth This November 14-17th twenty-four of the most talented sculptors from around the globe will gather on Siesta Key Beach to create large works of art made entirely out of sand and water, to compete in the 5th Read More
Siesta Key Association Meeting By Diana Colson APRIL MINUTES: Approved as written. COMMUNITY REPORTS: Code Enforcement: John Lally returned April 28. He read a list of code issues that had come up, mostly concerning remodeling without permits, short term rentals, convictions, and Read More
By Diana Colson The Siesta Key Drum Circle takes place at the public beach every Sunday, rain or shine. Locals and tourists alike get swept up in pulsating rhythms. Dozens of drums and percussion instruments play, and the sound is Read More
State lawmakers want to keep Florida pot home-grown. But the low-THC medical marijuana recently authorized by the Legislature has sparked an out-of-state “green” rush before the bill has even been signed into law. Pot-related business owners from outside the state Read More
By Bob Frederickson From One Retirement Mecca to Another The Company We Keep Did you see where Sarasota was named the best city in the nation for retirees by the financial planning website CreditDonkey.com? But before getting too carried away Read More
Siesta Key – Outdoor Display – SKOD Update Wording for the Zoning Code is now in the hands of Sarasota County working the language into an Ordinance. The intent is to allow retail outdoor displays only on properties zoned Commercial Read More
