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
What you see is what you get
The Tweet Life
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
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
Arts on the Horizon
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
New coastal home décor shop features work of local artists
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
ISLAND JET SKI WHERE ADVENTURE AWAITS
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
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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
Arts on the Horizon
It’s Springtime Yes, Spring started a couple of weeks ago and summer is closing in. The temperature is not down in the 50’s any longer, and it doesn’t rain. Ponds that will be fed by the runoff from summer Read More
Historic Crescent Club Gets New Look
The historic Crescent Club located at 6519 Midnight Pass Road on Siesta Key is getting a new look. Construction on a new awning started during the Covid-19 pandemic and is nearly complete. The work is being done by United States Read More
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Royal Tern (Thalasseus maximus) A distinctive long, slender orange bill makes the royal tern one of the more colorful characters you will encounter at Siesta Key’s three public beaches. Colonies of these social coastal dwellers call Crescent Beach home Read More