Thyallis, Galphimia Gracilis. Pretty as a picture is this medium size bush. It is a beautiful bush of Golden Yellow, and blossoms off and on all year long in Southern Florida. This fragrant plant is a welcome addition to all gardens. It adds Read More
Salvia With Salvia there’s something for everybody. Salvia, a genus of plants in the Mint family (Lamiaceae) with nearly a thousand members, is known for its toughness. heat, and chill tolerance, as well as drought resistance. Salvia can take a licking Read More
This month’s volleyball fanatic is Donna of Oldsmar, Florida. She’s played beach volleyball all over the state, but her favorite place to play is on the incredible sand with the spectacular view of the Gulf of Mexico on the Siesta Read More
PentasPentas lanceolata Pentas bloom with large clusters of starry blooms that attract butterflies by the dozens as well as hummingbirds. The plant grows well in containers and in the ground — and it can even make a good houseplant if Read More
By Rachel Brown Hackney SarasotaNewsLeader.com The Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce honored a number of people during its Annual Awards Dinner, which was held on Jan. 30 at Marina Jack in Sarasota. Among those recognized was Vern Johnson, who received Read More
Shooting Star Clereodendron Shooting Star or Starburst Clerodendron (Clereodendron quadriloculare) is aptly named for its showy 10 inch flowers that resemble tiny white stars shooting forth with a lovely pink tail trailing behind. It is a member of the mint Read More
This month’s Volleyball Fanatic is Laura of Tampa. She runs an outstanding volleyball club about an hour north of here for youngsters 11-18 years old. You’ll find her competing in most of the beach volleyball tournaments in the area as Read More
Siesta Key is a great place to make amazing memories with friends and family! Let’s see who enjoyed another Sunny Siesta beach day! What a beautiful day in paradise!
This month’s volleyball fanatic is Katie of St. Petersburg. A graduate of Indiana University, she’s been competing in tournaments with her current partner for nearly 3 years. Katie works in group sales at the Trade Winds Resort, organizing meetings and Read More
