Limpkin • Aramus guarauna The limpkin, a tropical wetland bird, is one of Siesta Key’s year-round natives. The bird’s unusual name comes from the European explorers who first noticed its uneven gait as it hurried away. Long legs and a Read More
Platalea ajaja Thanks to its bright pink plumage, the spoonbill might be mistaken for a short, odd-looking flamingo from a distance. However, that’s where the similarity ends. The spoonbill is a full-time resident of South Florida’s coastal areas, like Siesta Read More
By Rodger Skidmore Sweltering-in-place Going from bad to worse: Sweltering – in one place – with the same people/no people. There must be a solution here in Sarasota to this ongoing, and re-occurring, dilemma – and, thankfully, there is. Read More
by: rodger skidmore What you see is what you get The question is, what do you want to get and where can you see it. Southwest Florida is a big place which normally contains lots to see and do. Thankfully Read More
Snowy plovers still making nesting attempts on Siesta Key In her June 7 update about the snowy plovers on Siesta Key, Kylie Wilson, coordinator of Audubon Florida’s Bird Monitoring & Stewardship program in the county, wrote about stormy conditions on Read More
Black-necked Stilt Himantopus mexicanus This flamboyant shorebird is noteworthy for its bright pink legs, crimson red eyes, and tuxedo like plumage. Of all birds, the stilt has the second longest legs in proportion to body size—second only to the flamingo. Read More
What you see is what you get The question is, what do you want to get and where can you see it. Southwest Florida is a big place which normally contains lots to see and do. Thankfully, we seem to Read More
By Jane Bartnett Looking for that special coastal home decor item or gift? Look no further than Coastal Flow, Sarasota’s newest shop for all things coastal, hand-crafted and unique that celebrate the beauty of the Siesta Key region. Located just Read More
By Diana Colson A tropical adventure awaits at ISLAND JET SKI TOURS AND RENTALS. Here thrill seekers can find top-of-the-line Jet Skis to soar across the inland waters of the Bay and out to the open Gulf. Kayaks are Read More
Brown Pelican Pelicanus occidentalis Known for its distinctive pouched bill and portly stance, the brown pelican is one of Florida’s largest seabirds. With a span of 6 to 8 feet, powerful wings propel the pelican as high as 60 feet Read More
