News
Record sale on Siesta Key is in the books
By John Morton The record for sale price of a Siesta Key property has been smashed. On Dec. 9, the house known as “Aquadisia” sold for $14 million. It breaks the local record of $11.85 million that was established in 2014 with the same home. The 3.76-acre estate runs across three parcels in the gated […]
Sheriff’s report: January
Nov. 14 theft Victim was dining at a restaurant in the middle of the Village. He arrived by bicycle and left his bicycle locked in a bike rack in front of the restaurant. Victim decided to leave his bike, a black Felt Verza, chained to the rack overnight. He returned at 8 a.m. the following […]
Community Spotlight: Frank Jurenka
Q: Frank, let’s cut to the chase: You are president of the Siesta Key Condominium Council. In that role, what is your reaction to the county’s recent approval of the two large hotels? A: I’m extremely disappointed in the Sarasota County Commissioners’ vote, save one. The Siesta Key Condominium Council worked diligently to get Siesta […]
Mini-reefs make biggest splash to date
By Jane Bartnett On a misty late November day, Siesta Key received an early holiday gift when 45 mini-reefs were installed under the docks of 45 waterfront canal homes. Participating homeowners had purchased the reefs, through the Siesta Key Association, at a cost of $300 each. What they’ll accomplish could be considered priceless, as they’ll […]
Living
Greetings From the Gulf: January
By John Morton It was at noon sharp when I called a bunch of local psychics, hoping I’d get no answer and giggle as I reported to you that these folks are totally out to lunch. And this, I assure you as a new year arrives, is the kind of side-splitting, knee-slapping, belly-aching humor you […]
Siesta Key the perfect ‘casa’ for this fashionista
By Jane Bartnett Casa Smeralda, a Siesta Key women’s clothing boutique whose name translates into a house on the emerald coast of Sardinia, Italy, will celebrate its second anniversary on the Key this spring. Formerly of St. Armand’s Circle, the shop is situated in the heart of Siesta Key Village at 5121 Ocean Blvd. Specializing […]
Calling all ‘yogis’
By Jane Bartnett As the light of day begins to fade, the sky over Siesta Beach takes on a soft, rosy glow. It’s that magic hour just before the sun sets. Quietly, a group gathered and placed yoga mats on the cool, white sand. Several feet behind the blue and green lifeguard stands near the […]
Mind Body Soul: Whole Wellness
By Dolores Day “Realize deeply that the present moment is all you have. Make the now the primary focus of your life.” — Eckhart Tolle This is not another read on the importance of New Year resolutions or an inspiring new year post to help stress the importance of goal setting. Mostly because I know […]