SIESTA KEY
Observer YOU. YOUR NEIGHBORS. YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD.
VOLUME 50, NO. 11
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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2019
Circle gets a green light City prepares information session on timeline, what to expect as work begins soon on the U.S. 41 and Fruitville Road roundabout. PAGE 5
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Strike a pose interactively
While snapping a photo in front of a new mural at Rosemary Square, it might be more appropriate to pull off your best grande jeté than to simply stand sideways and smile. The mural, painted in a 3D perspective, will ultimately be part of a fivemural display, created in collaboration between the Art Impact Initiative and Rosemary Square. “Ballet” was unveiled in August. “Contemporary Dance” was unveiled this month. Still to come through the end of the year: “Theater,” “Opera” and “Visual/Architectural.” You can strike your own pose at the murals, 1440 Boulevard of the Arts.
City, Lido prevail in sand lawsuit Siesta residents’ challenge denied for a third time. SEE PAGE 3
Autumn colors … for a bridge
The Ringling Bridge is saying bye-bye to boring and adding a pop of color this fall. Sixty white lighting fixtures have been replaced by color LEDs that are more reliable and use less power, according to the Florida Department of Transportation. Similar to those installed on downtown Tampa bridges, the lights are designed to slowly change color in a variety of preset programs.
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An administrative law judge in 2018 recommended issuing a permit for the dredging of Big Pass to help renourish Lido Key beaches to the north.
County weighs support
Turtle Tracks AS OF SEPT. 21 TOTAL NESTS: 2019 2018 Lido Beach 98 123 Siesta Key 712 362 Casey Key 2,312 1,186 TOTAL FALSE CRAWLS: 2019 2018 Lido Beach 192 144 Siesta Key 1,158 327 Casey Key 2,985 1,432 Source: Mote Marine Laboratory
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Mote aims to begin on its aquarium in 2020.
Payday for Mote not certain as sources for $20 million sought. SEE PAGE 6
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Local groups help Key Chorale celebrate 35 years. INSIDE