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“Lightning Flowers” premiered in April at the Sunscreen Film Festival in Clearwater. The documentary chronicles the recovery of Jacob Brewer, who was struck by lightning on Siesta Beach at age 12, and Brayden Moeller of Inverness, who was also struck by lightning at age 12 while attending a soccer match in Florida. (Provided photo)

Six years after Siesta Beach lightning strike, Texas family returns to heal and raise awareness

Siesta Key Beach was just named the #1 beach in the USA by U.S. News & World Report. (Photo by Sarasota County)

Siesta Key Named America’s No. 1 Beach for 2026

Fireworks

Siesta Key fireworks to celebrate America’s 250th birthday

Edward Jones

Planning your business exit: Start with the end in mind

George Demetriou

Fitness By George – July 2026

High Residence - July 2026

High / Low – July 2026

Delicious pancakes with blueberry apple compote. (Photo provided)

Two chefs bring scratch-made cuisine and culinary classes to Sarasota

Life Can Fall Apart Anywhere

Arts on the Horizon – July 2026

Shaner’s thin crust pizza. (Photo provided, Shaner’s Pizzeria Facebook page)

Former MLB Pitcher Finds Second Career at Shaner’s Pizza

Capt. Rick Grassett

Capt. Rick Grassett’s Fishing Report – July 2026

Kadyn Mars and Hailey MacNeil, of Cape Coral, FL. were the first-place winners of the Tunaskin Siesta Key Coastline Cast Beach Fishing Tournament. (All photos provided by Tunaskin.)

Teen couple reels in victory at Tunaskin Beach Fishing Tournament

Gone to the dogs. This paw print Sea Bags tote is made for carrying your four-legged friend’s treats and things for people too. (Photo provided)

Sea Bags brings nautical style and sustainability to Siesta Key

John McCarthy, Regional Historian, Marie Selby Botanical Gardens

Community Spotlight – John McCarthy

News Briefs

News Briefs – July 2026

A historic and rare earthquake impacted parts of Florida, including sections of Siesta Key. (Photo provided by USGS’ National Seismic Hazard Model)

Historic Cuban earthquake shakes parts of Siesta Key

Siesta Beach lifeguards posed for a photo along with the red lifeguard chair.

Lifeguard shortage leaves Sarasota County seeking recruits

Sarasota County

Commissioners hit pause on charter amendments

Point of Rocks Siesta Key

County approves replacement seawall at Point of Rocks

Natalie Gutwein

Island View with Natalie Gutwein – July 2026

Siesta Key North Bridge

North Bridge work brings overnight lane closures

Siesta Key's white powdery beaches draw visitors from around the world. (Photo provided by Sarasota County)

How the intracoastal waterway shaped Sarasota

Siesta Sand Legacy Articles Archives

Rodger Skidmore

Articles by Rodger Skidmore

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