SIESTA KEY
Observer YOU. YOUR NEIGHBORS. YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD.
VOLUME 50, NO. 8
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Back where he belongs.
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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2019
Until we meet again Dorian points out the need to make plans now for next storm. PAGE 3
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Shabbat serves up a storm
ONE OF A KIND
Even the threat of Hurricane Dorian knocking on Sarasota’s door couldn’t stop the Hershorin Schiff Community Day School from partying up a storm at its second annual Interfaith Back-to-School Shabbat Potluck. More than 150 people came together to celebrate the new school year at the Beatrice Freidman Theater. Families from all ages, religions and backgrounds brought dishes that were overflowing on the tables. All leftovers were donated to local organizations that serve the hungry.
Nat Kaemmerer
Look out below Starbucks has the tiniest neighbors ever. Stoop down to see a pair of “fairy doors” at 443 ½ St. Armands Circle, located on the tree trunk and the curb. It’s unclear how they got there, but barista Rachab VanVereeswyk came in one morning to find that the new neighbors had moved in overnight.
Whitney Elfstrom
Anne Gains adds a pop of green to her work at Healthy Start’s Painting with a Purpose fundraiser.
Painting project creates unique artwork with an added benefit. SEE PAGE 18
A workout with a view
Turtle Tracks AS OF AUG. 31 TOTAL NESTS: 2019 2018 Lido Beach 98 123 Siesta Key 712 361 Casey Key 2,312 1,186 TOTAL FALSE CRAWLS: 2019 2018 Lido Beach 192 144 Siesta Key 1,158 327 Casey Key 2,985 1,431 Source: Mote Marine Laboratory
Whitney Elfstrom
Ringling Bridge attracts all kinds of exercise buffs.
Despite the heat, fitness fans can’t get enough of Ringling Bridge. PAGE 17
A+E New sounds, new season. INSIDE