Sarasota News Leader
October 4, 2013
Page 96
Siesta Seen
Finally, if residents and business owners
reach consensus on a revised ordinance, she
said, "they can take it, I think, in great confidence to the [County] Commission and have
it approved."
The SKVA is working only as a liaison in this
process, she pointed out; it is encouraging
business participation in the effort.
COMING SOON …
If it is October, that means Safe Treats is right
around the corner — at least for us "older
folks," for whom time seems to fly. Children, I
am sure, still think Halloween and Christmas
will never get here.
During the Oct. 1 SKVA meeting, past President
Russell Matthes reminded his fellow Siesta
Village business owners that Safe Treats is
observed from 3 to 6 p.m. on Halloween. Any
business that wishes to participate may pick
up an orange and black balloon at the Daiquiri
Deck Raw Bar at 1 p.m. on Oct. 31. The balloon flying outside a storefront or restaurant
lets parents and youngsters know they can
find "safe treats" — aka candy — at that location, he pointed out. He also has flyers that
People of all ages line Ocean Boulevard to watch the 2012 Light Up the Village holiday parade. Photo
courtesy of Peter van Roekens
