April 7, 2022

Cafe Gabbiano brings out the best

Author: Siesta Sand

A six-course dinner awaits those who want first-class service and food at Cafe Gabbiano’s Chef Tour Dinner Menu at 6 p.m., April 28.

Five celebrated chefs on Siesta Key will do the honors.

Visit cafegabbiano.com for details and to reserve your spot.

Author: Siesta Sand

Tags: Cafe Gabbiano, James Beard

January 29, 2023

Beachcombers will have reason to ‘shellabrate’

The annual Shell Show hosted by the Sarasota Shell Club will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 10 and 11 in the Potter Building of Robarts Arena, 2896 Ringling Blvd. Exotic and rare shells, artistic exhibits, and educational programs will be among the offerings.

January 29, 2023

Siesta Promenade plans are filed

The plans for the Siesta Promenade project have been filed with Sarasota County. See them here. The massive mixed-use project by Benderson Development, which was approved in 2018, is going up at the northwest corner of U.S. 41 and Stickney Point Road. Currently, the ground is being prepared for construction. It will feature 414 apartments […]

January 21, 2023

Turtle Beach renourishment webinar is Jan. 24

A Sarasota County-hosted webinar that will address the planned renourishment of the south end of Siesta Key at Turtle Beach is open to the public. It begins at 5:10 p.m. Jan. 24 and will have a question-and-answer session following the presentation. To participate in the Zoom meeting, register at: https://scgov.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_wf4uqoaXQ9We3GfBS_2IlQ If you’d like to email […]

January 21, 2023

Siesta Village Dentistry hosting Feb. 10 party

Siesta Village Dentistry, 5136 Ocean Blvd. in Davidson’s Plaza, is holding a Valentine’s Love and Appreciation Party from 3 to 6 p.m. Feb. 10.Enjoy live music, food and champagne, and a tour of the business’ high-tech office.RSVP by Feb. 3 by emailing siestavdentistry@gmail.com or by calling (941) 505-1200.

January 21, 2023

Commissioners to vote on Gilligan’s request for extended live music hours

The Sarasota Board of County Commissioners will be voting on a request for a special exception by Gilligan’s Island Bar & Grill to extend its hours for live music until as late as 2 a.m. The meeting is at 9 a.m. Jan. 31 in the board’s chambers at 1660 Ringling Blvd. in downtown Sarasota. The […]