The 2020 Holiday Lighting Contest was judged on Wednesday evening, December 9th. The winners were as follows: Large condos1st. Excelsior2nd. Siesta Harbor3rd. Jamaica Royale Medium condos1st. Fisherman’s Cove2nd. Crescent Arms3rd. Island House Small condos1st. Sea Shell2nd. Sunset Royale3rd. El Presidente Contestants were fewer Read More
Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce hosts holiday reception
The Chamber’s Holiday Reception at Michael’s Wine Cellar was the perfect way to kick off the holiday season! Members and friends mixed and mingled while enjoying an appetizer buffet, desserts and cocktails. Thank you, Cloe, Tracey and the rest of Read More
Sherrif’s Report: January 2021
11/26- Assault on Officer and Horse Mounted Patrol deputies in the Village were escorting a group of males from a bar where a disturbance had occurred inside. The group refused to leave the area as directed and one individual in Read More
Discover the Gulf Gate Library
By Jane Bartnett Soon after the Gulf Gate Library opened its doors in January 2015, at 7112 Curtis Avenue, praise for the $7.69 million, two-story, 24,920-square-foot building project began to pour in. Designed by Sarasota County architects Harvard Jolly Architects, Read More
November crime stats reported
During the December 9th Siesta Key Association meeting, Sgt. Arik Smith, leader of the Sheriff’s Office substation on the island, reported that about 345 calls for service were recorded in November. Of all those investigated, he continued, 9% were considered Read More
Captain Jim Klopfer’s Fishing Forecast: January 2021
January 2021 Adventure Charters 941-371-1390 January fishing in Sarasota is all about the weather, pure and simple. Angling success is determined by the ability to adapt to the existing weather conditions. Tides will often times be very low in the Read More
Water World: January 2021
Capt. Rick Grassett, Sarasota CB’s Saltwater Outfitters 941-923-7799 (office) Anglers fishing with me, out of CB’s Saltwater Outfitters on Siesta Key, had good action with trout in Sarasota Bay and tripletail in the coastal gulf on flies and DOA Lures, Read More
Notes from the Island Fishmonger
Wahoo it is in 2021! It has been a year for the history books that’s for sure. Closedowns, masks, economy struggles and a split political country. Our hearts go out to those who have lost someone due to this pandemic. Read More
The Highs and Lows of Properties Sold on Siesta Key
Highest Priced Single Family Residence 8230 sanderling Road $5,400,000 Welcome to the enchanting world of Paradis Azur, a spectacular 2-acre Gulf front estate in the exclusive Sanderling Club on Siesta Key. Arguably the most beautiful vistas in all of Sarasota, Read More
QuickHIT Fitness Lab – Work Out Fast!
By Jane Bartnett It’s a new year! Have you resolved to shed those dreaded Covid-19 pounds and get back in shape pronto? If so, there’s a new fitness center in town that’s unlike any other. QuickHIT Fitness Lab at 1914 Read More