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September 3 SKA Meeting Agenda

September 3, 2026 — 4:30 COUNTY REPORTS  Siesta Key Station Sheriff’s Report Sgt. Daniel Smith   Code Enforcement Report Officer Bern Pisaturo 5:00 Workshop on Siesta Key Stormwater System Improvements Bob Luckner  The Workshop on Siesta Key Stormwater Improvements was approved by the BOCC on August 8, 2026  The workshop will review seven problem areas proposed by the County Read More >

SKA March 12 Meeting

March 15, 2026 — This Siesta Key Association meeting focused on several key updates and discussions. The group heard from Pat Chandler-Smith and Scott about a tree hammock restoration project at God’s Treehouse Chapel, which suffered hurricane damage and is now working with the Tree Foundation and University of South Florida on a 10-year restoration Read More >

North Siesta Key Bridge Repair to begin April 20

April 15, 2026 — The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will begin north Siesta Key bridge rehabilitation work on Monday, April 20, 2026. Crews will begin needed improvements to minimize the effects of the aggressive marine environment. This bridge project consists of concrete maintenance, rehabilitation of existing mechanical and electrical systems, and structural steel repairs Read More >

SKA’s February 12 Meeting Features FDOT’s Planned Repairs to Siesta Key’s North Bridge

Hear County Administration Center Update at SKA November 13 Meeting

November 11, 2025 — SKA’s November 13 meeting will feature Sarasota County Administrator, Jonathan Lewis. He will update attendees on the County Administration Center and discuss other County projects of interest. The meeting will be held at the Siesta Key Chapel, 4615 Gleason Avenue on November 13 from 4:30 to 6 pm. Comments and questions Read More >

Sarasota County Provides Self-Fill Sandbags at Three Locations

September 7, 2025 — “As Sarasota County residents prepare for the 2025 hurricane season, the County will hold self-serve opportunities for residents to fill and collect sandbags for potential tropical weather,” according to the County website. Empty bags and sand will be provided free of charge. Residents will be expected to fill their own sandbags Read More >

Emergency Meal Kits Provided to Siesta Residents by Senior Friendship Centers

August 25, 2025 — Complimentary emergency meal kits are being provided to Siesta Key residents by the Senior Friendship Centers.

Siesta Key Road Resurfacing is Complete; Striping and Isolated Repairs Continue

Updates are provided in the Sarasota County Capital Projects Construction One Week Look Ahead Report September 7, 2025 — For the week of September 8 – 14, resurfacing has been completed on the project. Remaining activities include isolated repairs and final striping. August 29, 2025 — For the week of September 1 – 7, an Read More >

Recommendations to improve Siesta Key

April 19, 2025 — At the April 10 Siesta Key Association(SKA) meeting, Natalie Gutwein encouraged the audience to send her recommendations for Siesta Key improvements. A newly-formed organization, the Siesta Key Beautification Alliance, has been created to work with the County to identify projects to improve Siesta Key. The overall goal is to create a Read More >

Sarasota County Offers Tax Refund for Storm Damaged Property

February 7, 2025 — Sarasota County property owners displaced from their home due to damage from recent storms, may apply for a 2024 property tax refund. The application (form DR-465) is due by March 1, 2025 and 2024 property taxes must be paid in full by that date. You will normally need to submit proof Read More >