OH MY COD!! September, which I have nicknamed “Slowtember” because it’s traditionally the slowest time of year for businesses on Siesta Key, has been especially tough this summer. To be a charter fisherman, boat rental company, fishmonger or any business Read More
Captain Jim Klopfer’s Siesta Key Fishing Report
October is a fabulous month to be fishing on Siesta Key! Shorter, cooler days result in water temperatures dropping into the low 70s, bait will be thick in the bays and out on the beach, and that will attract the Read More
Siesta Key Island Girl
This month’s Island Girl is Miss Siesta Key, Darlina of Sarasota. Originally from Long Island, she enjoys the incredibly soft white sand between her toes while soaking up a sunset on Siesta Beach as often as possible. Darlina loves Salsa, Read More
Sand Castles
The “ideal ranch island home” Renovated home features ample outdoor living space on an over-sized lot By Roger Drouin On Sandy Nook Street, an extensively-updated ranch home sits on a half-acre lot – one of only six such over-sized lots Read More
Off Key
By Bob Frederickson From A Workout that Rocks to Tom Petty Props… Think Your Workout Rocks? Don’t Read This! If you’re thinking you’re all that and more with your totally awesome fitness regimen, consider Herschel Walker’s daily routine. To start Read More
Guest Commentary
Tilting at Windmills on Siesta Key Thirty years ago, we found the neighborhood of our dreams on Siesta Key. It was just the type of community we liked. We could leave our garage doors open, park our work vehicles in Read More
Notes from the Island Fishmonger
SUPER SALMON Salmon, as we all know, is not a local fish. That brings up the first question of why are we reading about salmon? The answer is because salmon, no matter if you live – Alaska, Florida, or anywhere Read More
Sand Castles
Perfect Location and Well-Kept, at Peppertree By Roger Drouin With a beautiful Beach-to-Bay location, two pools, fishing pier, deeded beach access, tennis courts, clubhouse overlooking the beach, and other amenities, Peppertree Bay is one the Key’s best-loved complexes. The community Read More
Off Key
By Bob Frederickson From iRide’s Slide to Media Miss on Red Tide Sarasota’s ‘Gotcha’ Moment? The City of Sarasota spent $300k over the past year to bring the Gotcha iRide service to town. The company’s cute little blue and white Read More
What’s Blooming?
SNIPPETS FOR YOUR GARDEN What is a floral designer doing talking about plants and gardening…first of all, one must Grow it to Show it. Secondly, one never passes up an article about growing and planting in the South when one Read More