Save Siesta Key

Can we get the word out on this new Gary K development session to ensure we fight this.....his timing is suspect with the reality of the last 9 months!

DEVELOPERS ARE AT IT AGAIN!!
There is another a virtual meeting on Monday, May 12, 6-7pm. (See meeting info and link below.) Developer proposed change to comprehensive plan to allow Mega-hotels on Siesta Key and thru out Sarasota!!! Please join the zoom meeting and share with your friends families and neighbors!!

Here is the link:

Neighborhood Workshop South Bridge Area of Siesta Key
Date:
05/12/2025 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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Contact: Bo Medred, Genesis Planning and Development, 941-374-5844

Virtual
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83021412656?pwd=N5DeDWqkmMi12s5oY7t8pnXtbkTPDt.1

Phone: (312) 626-6799 Meeting ID: 830 2141 2656 Passcode: 598411

South Bridge Area of Siesta Key_5.12.2025

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We are now one step closer!!

On January 14th, our local delegation voted 3-1 in favor of introducing a bill in Tallahassee to allow Siesta Key residents to vote on Incorporating our town in November of 2024.

We have hard work ahead, but want to thank you all for your tremendous support and efforts!

Siesta Key incorporation vote January 12, 2023. Vote by 4 delegates

www.Savesiestakey.org

We have a winner!

Dawn Johnson of Bay Isle is the winner of The Giving Tuesday drawing for a gift certificate basket containing $500 worth of gift certificates from local Siesta Key vendors.

Congratulations, Dawn!

Thank you supporting vendors!

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Dear Supporters of Save Siesta Key:

You likely have noted that we have previously communicated on our website, in mailers and The Siesta Sands newspaper that you should receive your Straw Ballot the week of November 14, 2022. We further requested that your straw ballot be returned by December 8, 2022. This was indeed our projection and goal. Unfortunately, we encountered an unanticipated delay with the US Postal Service, that was beyond our control. From a technical standpoint, bulk mail requires a permit be issued by the Postal Service. We are told by our consultants that have orchestrated hundreds of bulk mailings, permits are normally issued within 48 hours of application. However, our permit took 14 business days. We are told this extended timeline was likely due to the Postal Service being understaffed after being on the heels of a general election that had thousands of bulk mailings and the Thanksgiving holiday. We received our permit on November 25th. Our ballots are currently being processed and will be in the possession of the Postal Service on Wednesday November 30, 2022. As bulk mailings take slightly longer than regular mail, we expect the ballots will be received by the roughly 7000 registered voters of Siesta Key the week of December 5, 2022.

Accordingly, to comply with standard state ballot procedures, and to allow for as much participation as possible, we are extending the return deadline to December 30, 2022. Please note that the changed timeline in no way impacts the straw vote results to our local delegation ahead of their January meeting. We also plan to send these result to Tallahassee ahead of the 2023 session that begins in March. Your straw ballot will arrive with a preaddressed, postage prepaid envelope, making it very easy for you to return it by mail to the law firm in Lakewood Ranch that will tally the votes. Or, you may return your ballot in person at our community gathering at Siesta Key Beach Pavilion (south of the playground) on December 15th from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, as a representative will be present at the event. Thank you for your understanding and continued support.

Tim Hensey
Chairman of Save Siesta Key

The Board of Save Siesta Key is incredibly grateful for our supporters! As we reflect on our gratitiude this Thanksgiving, each of us will be thinking of our donors, our volunteer Ambassadors and our wonderful community.

We are full of THANKS to all who have helped us last year and this year to accomplish this collassal goal. May we all manifest success toward getting incorporation on the ballet in 2023!

Straw Vote ballots should arrive no later than Monday Nov 28th. Please make sure you return yours!

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone 🏝🦃🌞💫❤️

Join us at Siesta Key Public Beach – Sunset Pavilion (South of the Playgrounds) for our monthly Third Thirsty Thursday gathering. Bring your neighbors to hear an update on straw vote, BYOB (no glassware), and have a little fun at the same time! Wear your blue shirt to show support! Music by Sean Adam Welsh.

Thirsty Thursday 11-17-2022
From 6pm to 8pm
948 Beach Rd, Siesta Key, FL 34242

https://www.savesiestakey.org/meetings/