Looking for that “Old Florida” Restaurant & Oyster Bar to take the family? Look no further… Captain Curt’s Crab & Oyster Bar on Siesta Key is just that place for lunch and dinner. A place that will take you back Read More
2018 SKCC Holiday Lighting Contest winners
Photos by Trebor Britt A huge thank you to all participants of the 2018 Siesta Key Condo Council Holiday Lighting Contest for putting on another magical Christmas lights display and for all the judges who’ve been tasked with determining the Read More
Pink flamingo sighting
Staff report The variety of shorebirds frequenting our Siesta Key beaches always manages to enchant visitors and locals alike. You just never know what type of wildlife to expect on your stroll at any given time. This particular sunset stroll Read More
Sand sculpting winners, ninth annual Siesta Key Crystal Classic
Awards were presented, Nov. 11, to winning teams of two and solo master sand sculptors. The Crystal Classic drew eight teams and eight solo artists from nations around the world, including South Korea, Canada, Italy, the Czech Republic, Singapore, United Kingdom, Read More
Who will buy the Bank of America building on South Siesta Key?
By Rachel Brown Hackney With the Bank of America branch on Stickney Point Road having closed on Oct. 16, Siesta Sand has learned that the rumor mill already is in full swing, speculating on what will happen to the property. Read More
St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church
By DEBBIE FLESSNER Under the leadership of Archbishop Joseph P. Hurley, who served as the Bishop of St. Augustine from 1940 to 1967, the population of Catholics in the State of Florida grew so much during that time that the Read More
That is not part of the proposed dredging area
By Rachel Brown Hackney Research undertaken by leaders of the Siesta Key Association (SKA) this summer found county property that appeared to be within an area of Big Sarasota Pass targeted for sand removal for the long-term Lido Renourishment Project. Read More
Siesta Sounds
By Charmaine Engelsman-Robins The Bird Tribe Three may not be enough to call a flock, but this trio of musicians is enough to make a tribe … The Bird Tribe. Lead singer and keyboardist Matthew Frost (whose left hand Read More
Siesta Key’s St. Boniface Church close to celebrating 65 years
Story and photos by DEBBIE FLESSNER In 2019, Saint Boniface Church, on Midnight Pass Road, will be celebrating its 65th year. Back in 1954, Siesta Key was still relatively undeveloped, but it was clear to the one local Episcopal Church Read More
Q & A’s for Sarasota County Commission District 4 candidates
The Siesta Key Condominium Council (SKCC) whose membership includes about 90 condos on Siesta Key and some 7000 doors, strives to keep their membership informed and engaged in issues that are important to Siesta Key. To provide Siesta Key voters Read More