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Business hosts guests for free for an in-depth look at its distillery process, and more By Jane Bartnett Ahoy mateys. Arrrgh!Take a tip from the pirates of long ago and discover the fascinating world of rum — Siesta Key Rum, that is.If you’re in the mood to channel your inner Captain Jack Sparrow, spending a […]
Few areas are better for exploring by wave runner than Siesta Key and the Intracoastal Waterway By Jane Bartnett “This is a happy business. Wave runners are really fun,” said Siesta Key Jet Ski owner Frankie Longenbach with a big smile. The Pennsylvania native, who holds a degree in structural engineering from Penn State, took […]
Tricky curve at Higel/Siesta to receive safety upgrades The challenging nearly 90-degree curve at the intersection of Higel Avenue and Siesta Drive will receive some safety measures in the near future when Sarasota County public works installs internally illuminated raised pavement markers. The solar-powered devices consist of LEDs visible from 2,000-plus feet. Up next at […]
By John Morton “It’s the most amazing experience you’ve ever had.” That’ how pilot Mark Montgomery describes his helicopter tours over Siesta Key, and he does so emphatically. “Even though I go up in the sky over the area all the time, I still get goosebumps. And my customers’ reactions still always amaze me,” he […]
The big boats at Bayfront Yacht Works & Marina await those looking to explore the area’s waterways in style By Jane Bartnett Ahoy! Have you always dreamed of being the captain of your own boat? If you don’t happen to have your own private yacht awaiting your arrival, the folks at Bayfront Yacht Works & […]
New efoil business brings the sensation of surfboard levitation to the waters of Siesta Key By John Morton While on a charter boat in the Caribbean, Dustin Johnson was startled when a woman seemingly floated by, seemingly in the air, on what looked a surfboard. “She simply said good morning in a calm, quiet voice […]
Chloe the guide dog has given Siesta Key’s Alan Frost comfort as a second sets of eyes By Hannah Wallace Retiree Alan Frost and Chloe the guide dog are a regular presence in the Village on their morning strolls. While Chloe, like any dog, appreciates the exercise, she’s also the one taking Frost for a […]
Sharon Rivera appreciates her role at the Visitor Center and her Siesta Key history Q: Sharon, you’ve been serving as a volunteer in the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce’s Visitor Center for four years. Why has that been important to you? A: I greet people and answer the phones there and I really appreciate […]
Bob Marks uses his beach-combing device to sometimes save the day in a cell-phone way By John Morton Bob Marks doesn’t mind the funny looks he sometimes gets as he sways his metal detector back and forth along the area’s beaches. “Yes, I know there’s a stigma with it,” the recently retired plumber from Osprey […]
2 years later, Siesta Key lightning-strike victim Jacob Brewer keeps on with the tough journey toward recovery By Jane Bartnett Jacob Brewer, a 16-year-old Texas teenager, is preparing to start his junior year in high school. But instead of taking classes at his school, he’ll be fighting to regain his ability to walk. The future, […]