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Chamber holiday reception is Dec. 6 at Gilligan’sThe Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce will hold a holiday reception from 5 to 7 p.m. Dec. 6 at Gilligan’s Island Bar & Grill, 5253 Ocean Blvd.Festive holiday attire is encouraged. Please consider bringing a new, unwrapped toy to benefit Toys for Tots and receive a complimentary drink […]
It’s Year 47 for Sandy Claws run/walk on Siesta Beach By Hannah Wallace If you could summarize the holidays on Siesta Key with a single event, the Sandy Claws Beach Run might just be it.In a tradition that dates back to the 1970s, more than 300 festive-dressed athletes of all ages, including dozens of Santa […]
Lithuanian sand sculptor recalls first steps on Siesta Beach, and is back for more By Hannah Wallace “Siesta Beach is unique,” said Lithuanian sand sculptor Andrius Petkus. “I never seen the sand [like] what you have here. I remember my first steps on the beach — my skin immediately was covered by goose skin.”Petkus’ sentiment […]
Project Coffee opens in Siesta Center, boasts unique blends from various regions By Jane Bartnett Lovers of specialty coffees have a reason to rejoice.Project Coffee, one of Siesta Key’s newest entries to the casual dining world, opened its doors July 28 in the Village’s Siesta Center. This 100% vegan establishment is a perfect place to […]
The mini-donut business takes big step with second location on Old Stickney Point Road By Jane Bartnett Meaney’s Mini Donuts has cornered the market — the mini donut market on Siesta Key, that is.When its new walk-up window opened Aug. 18 in the plaza that holds Crescent Beach Market, it became the second Meaney’s donut […]
Porthole Grille, parked outside hotel, becomes Village’s first food truck By Hannah Wallace For all our varied and wonderful Village eateries, food trucks have been a long time coming. But the Porthole Grille, currently parked alongside the Big Tiki Lounge at the Siesta Key Beach Resort and Suites, might just have been worth the wait.Since […]
Southern Tide brings active fashion to Davidson Plaza, right next door to a friend By Jane Bartnett Southern Tide, the classic ocean-inspired, coastal lifestyle and performance clothing and accessories brand for men, women and boys, came ashore on Siesta Key this summer.Shoppers will feel a definite beach vibe at this welcoming and bright boutique located […]
Local fishing operation helps you go after the big ones out there By Jane Bartnett For fishing guide Capt. Brock Horner, the mighty and majestic tarpon is his passion. Known as the silver king for its shimmering skin and large size, mature tarpon can grow up to 8 feet in length, 300 pounds in weight, […]
By Hannah Wallace Beach readers rejoice. Siesta Key’s latest sharing library is situated mere steps away from Siesta’s famous quartz sand.The community bookshelf was installed by Dawn Henson, owner of Sunshine & Sand Hidden Treasures gift boutique in Crescent Plaza, just across Midnight Pass Road from the south end of Crescent Beach. It sits in […]
With some prominent family history at his disposal, Matt Reid is a natural storyteller at the helm of his Siesta sunset cruise By Jane Bartnett On a late spring evening, Capt. Matthew Reid stood on the deck of CB’s Saltwater Outfitters on Stickney Point Road. With a distinctly southern drawl, he greeted his passengers and […]