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
Bartender of the Month: January 2021
Meet Gina: Siesta Key Oyster Bar (SKOB) 5238 Ocean Blvd, Siesta Key 941-346-5433 Celebrate the new year with a cocktail at the Siesta Key Oyster Bar located in the Village were our January Bartender of the Month, Gina, can craft Read More
Tweet Life: Sanderling
Sanderling Calidris alba The sanderling is just one of many sandpipers found on Siesta Key’s three public beaches. Of all the migratory snowbirds that winter on the Key, the sanderling has one of the most grueling commutes. At just seven Read More
Blooming this Month: Giant Shrimp Plant
Blooming This Month Giant Shrimp Plant Giant shrimp (Barleia Micans) bush is a great winter bloomer for large areas in sun or shade. The bright lemon yellow clusters of blooms and bright green 6″ leaves on the small shrub are an Read More
Paw Pals: Meet Ripley
Meet Ripley Ripley is an 18-month old Bernedoodle. She is part Bernese Mountain Dog and 75% miniature poodle. She is a smart girl and is quite the diva. Loves other dogs and is a big fan of playdates and car Read More
Paw Pals: Meet Poptarts
This is Poptarts, he is a lazy French Bulldog who loves pretty much everyone. Although lazy, Poptarts is known for his sudden bursts of energy which can rearrange an entire living room in a matter of seconds. As a true Read More
Tweet Life – Anhinga “Snakebird”
Anhinga • Anhinga anhinga Nicknamed the snakebird in many parts of the world, the anhinga’s long, slender head and neck certainly give that impression while slithering just below the water’s surface. Its bill resembles a lethal dagger and the anhinga Read More
Blooming this month: Tree Morning Glory
Ipomoea arborescens, the tree Morning Glory, is a plant coming from the family Convolvulaceae. It grows fast and produces semi-succulent stems. Lovely pink or lavender blooms in late autumn and winter months. This 8′ to 10′ beautiful small tree needs full sun and Read More