Sarasota News Leader
April 26, 2013
Page 103
Siesta Seen
When Shay asked whether he had looked at said no such plans existed. "At this time, [the
the data for June, July and August 2012, Mon- signs are] basically considered permanent."
tague replied, "It wasn't significantly greater."
"Sure seems like they're doing a great job,"
Luckner told him."
"Interesting," Shay mused.
Drivers tend to become inured to radar signs
in other areas, Montague also noted, gradually
letting their speeds rise in areas after the signs
have been up for a while. That has not been
the case on Siesta, he said, adding, "We don't
expect that to change."
Montague agreed: "These signs are more effective than what we see with speed tables."
When Jonker then asked whether the county intends to put more radar signs on Siesta,
Montague said no such plans are in the works.
Still, Montague added, "If we get a request,
we'll evaluate it."
For silent auction donations and information,
contact Chastanna at 349-3800.
TOURNEY TIME REMINDER
The Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce is
seeking donations of silent auction items,
with preparations in full swing — so to speak
However, Deet Jonker pointed out that resi- — for its 14th Annual Paul Ralston Golf Tourdential areas on the island continue to experi- nament, set for Monday, May 6.
ence problems with speeders. Siesta Isles residents, for example, remain concerned about "Silent Auction donations not only are a great
speeding in the curve by their neighborhood, way to be seen and to gain new clientele, but
are fundamental to the success of our Golf
Jonker added.
Tournament as one of the major fundraisers
That is the curve near St. Michael the Archan- for the Chamber," a note to members says.
gel Church on Midnight Pass Road.
"Your generosity supports the many functions
that benefit our members and our surrounding
"They want calming devices," he said of the
community!"
Siesta Isles residents. "Now, none of us want
bumps in the road," Jonker continued, but ra- One big event the Chamber's fundraisers supdar signs in both directions probably would port is the July Fourth fireworks show at Sihave the same effect.
esta Public Beach.
The tournament will be held at The Founders Club, 3800 Golf Hall Drive, Sarasota. For
single players who wish to stay for the dinner
The radar signs cost about $2,000, he noted. and auction, the fee is $150. For members of
foursomes planning to participate in the dinWhen SKA President Catherine Luckner asked ner and other evening activities, the cost is
whether county staff had any plans to move $550. A person interested just in attending the
the current signs to other locations, Montague dinner pays only $35.
