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If Siesta Key becomes its own municipality, leaders of the Save Siesta Key group estimate that only a .25 millage levy will be required. They call it a “bare-bones” number. For a Siesta Key property valued at $479,000, which is the median assessed value for the Key, the local tax bill would be $119.75 per […]
About 200 lifeguards from all around the state of Florida competed on Siesta Beach on July 21 and 22 in the annual James P. “Mac” McCarthy Regional Surf Livesaving Championships. Sarasota County lifeguards were among the teams. Winners in 16 different events move on to the national championships in Galveston, Texas. Here is a video […]
While a group of Siesta Key residents strives toward incorporation, it wouldn’t take place until Dec. 31, 2022 if successful. Until then, the Key will continued to be governed by Sarasota County officials. That doesn’t mean some local residents can’t help represent Siesta Key in the near future, as three seats on the Sarasota County […]
Tuesday, July 27 is the final night for this year’s Kids Summer Beach Run series, taking place at Siesta Beach. The event includes a 1-mile run and is for kids 18 and under. Adults can accompany youngsters if they choose. Registration begins at 5:30 p.m. with the run starting at 6:30 p.m.. An adult run […]
Now open at the Crossings at Siesta Key, 3501 S. Tamiami Tr., is an art exhibit showcasing 17 pieces from the collection of the renowned Sarasota Colony of Artists. It will be open every Saturday from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. The Crossings is located near Siesta Key’s north bridge. The Sarasota Colony of Artists, […]
July is Park and Recreation Month, so Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources are planning a celebration on Friday, July 23, at Phillippi Estate Park, 5500 S. Tamiami Tr. The night features games, a movie, and a raffle. At 6:30 p.m., retro games take place including parachute, tug-of-war, hula hoops, and cornhole. At 8:30 […]
Sarasota County turned 100 years old on July 1, and Gecko’s Hospitality Group has teamed up with Big Top Brewing Company for a toast. The brewery has created a limited-edition Centennial Lager, available at two establishments near Siesta Key: Tripletail Seafood & Spirits, located in The Landings at 4910 S. Tamiami Tr., and Gecko’s Grill […]
The next triathlon on the Siesta Beach is called the Siesta Sprint, set for Aug. 1. For more information, visit runsignup.com/Race/Events/FL/Sarasota/Siestakeyretrotriathlon. The Sirens and Merman triathlon was held on the Key on June 27, involving a quarter-mile swim in the Gulf, an 11-mile bike ride, and a 3.1-mile run. Here is some footage of participants […]
As Sarasota County continues to celebrate its 100th year of existence, you should know that 86 historical markers established by the Sarasota Historical Commission dot the county from north to south, east to west. Two of them exist on Siesta Key: One is at 3435 Higel Ave., honoring Harry Higel. He was the city of […]
The group of people working toward making Siesta Key its own municipality is holding a public meeting at 7 p.m. July 22 at the Siesta Key Chapel, 4615 Gleason Ave. Its goal is to collect petition signatures and raise money in order to submit an application for incorporation to the Florida Legislature by the start […]