Snowy plover birds blend into the sand while nesting. Several nests have been discovered on the northern part of Siesta Key. (photo submitted by Audubon Florida). By John Morton No more than a dozen snowy plovers are believed to exist Read More
Tweet Life: Snowy Egret
Snowy Egret Egretta thula These graceful and delicate wading birds are smaller cousins to the Great Egret. In the late 1800s, the snowy egret was nearly hunted to extinction for its striking plumage. While their numbers rebounded following protective legislation Read More
Blooming this Month: Camellias
Camellias Camellia is a genus of flowering plants in the family Theaceae. The lovely, fragrant, waxen blooms come in many colors and types. A really beautiful addition to your southern garden. They thrive in semi-shade. They grow well in slightly acidic Read More
The Highs and Lows of Properties Sold on Siesta Key
Highest Priced Single Family Residence 360 Gulfmead Drive $3,500,000 Idyllically located on a very private street on the north end of world-famous Siesta Key and encompasses over 161′ directly on the water with 98′ + on the bay and 63’+ Read More
Water World: February 2021
Capt. Rick Grassett, Sarasota CB’s Saltwater Outfitters 941-923-7799 Anglers fishing with me, out of CB’s Saltwater Outfitters on Siesta Key, had good action with trout in Sarasota Bay and Gasparilla Sound on DOA Lures recently. My brother, Kirk Grassett, from Read More
Siesta Key Fishing Report: February 2021
Captain Chuck Cress John and his son Blake booked a charter with me thru CB’S Outfitters on Sunday. Both anglers are from the Chicagoland area and let me know that they are fly fishermen. With that info in mind, we Read More
Paw Pals: Meet Kevin
A happy, two-year old, ball of fluffy white fur, Kevin’s nickname is “Mr. Fluffy Pants.” Weighing in at 12 lbs., Kevin is a complete and devoted lap dog who loves to play with pull toys, and his bright red ball. Read More
2020 Condo Lighting Contest
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
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
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