Couple of years ago, some of the monied and somewhat older residents attempted to shut down any fun place on Siesta Key. I guess they figured that since they are miserable everybody else has to be too. Anyway, one of their lawyers pulled out some outdated zoning rule that required each and every entertainment establishment to apply for live music license. This rule was never enforced and up to that time there was live music everywhere. They were targeting the village establishments, but once the book was opened it had to be applied to every place on the island. So when the county commisioners had hearings all the miserables came out in force (nothing better to do) and pretty much put the commissioners on notice that if they don't go along with the plan, their money and power will ensure that they will not be commissioners for long. So the only place that was allowed to continue with live music past 10p was the Beach Club in the village as there was something about being grandfathered in. All the other places on the island were required to shut down live music at 10p. In addition Bob BH was also getting attacked by some neighbors for creating heavy treffic. With no music and being attacked from every side Bob's BH owners announced that they will knock down the restaurant and build million dollar condos. It was the best revenge that they could do to the old miserable f**ks. They build this 5 story monstrosity(it actually does look very nice) that not only created more traffic for ever, but also blocked water views for the neighbors .
As far as the village establishments? Once the attention was taken away from the front pages and the miserables went back to their little sanctuaries, the county gave out live music licenses to pretty much all the establishments, one by one. Everything is kind of back to normal now, but live music is restricted to midnight, although recorded music and bars do stay open till 2am.

thanks for the info...I appreciate it...people can be a real pain in the A$$ sometimes,can't they?..the place was really cool..loved the boats,drawbridge,swimming pool and little beach..try to find fun places to visit when we come to Fl. to visit our son..kept going back there..but haven't been there for awhile..he says I should stop finding all these places..esp Snook Haven...but everytime we go there you can't get a reservation(have a couple drinks outside by the river)..which makes him happy...he could stay home..any fun places around your area..plans for next March..