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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 […]
Taco treasures, a bevy of beers make Island House Tap & Grill a must-visit By Jane Bartnett Hanging out at Island House Tap & Grill with owner Troy Jenkins felt like being on vacation. Jenkins has a way of making everyone who drops in at the cozy casual eatery, in the heart of Davidson Plaza […]
Siesta friends create means of transporting their dogs, maintaining a special bond By Jane Bartnett This is the story of four best friends who one Siesta Key morning, 12 years ago, found each other at the popular Bean Coffee spot in Davidson Plaza. Two of those best friends, Riley and Bodhi, are of the four-legged, […]
And to all a good night … and a bit of good grief, too By John Morton ‘Twas the month before Christmas, and all through the isle Free trees were everyone, just find a good pile Keep that eggnog flowing, keep your guests on the sauce And they’ll never know your tinsel is really Spanish […]
By Jan Baumgartner Laughing gull (Leucophaeus atricilla) As you explore Siesta Key’s three public beaches this holiday season, guard your snacks carefully. The laughing gull, perhaps more than any other, looks for opportunities to help itself — even stealing a morsel right out of your hand! If the ruse is successful, the clever thief’s mocking […]
Poinsettias The familiar red poinsettias, which are a favorite flower for the holiday season, every year grow well in this area – given the proper care.The bright-red petals are actually leaves in the top of the plant; they surround the actual flowers, which are yellow or green and accent the center of the display. Natives […]
By Jane Bartnett Gulf Gate is truly a mini-United Nations. After visiting Nontando, a store filled with beautiful artistic treasures from 20 to 25 African countries, I learned so much about this land of 53 nations and 800 ethnic groups. Africa, I discovered, is a place that close to a billion people call home. And […]
Joyce Kouba is a Key asset indeed, despite being just slightly shorter than Kareem Q: Joyce, you and your husband, Joe, have been all over the place. What eventually landed you on Siesta Key as your forever home? A: We purchased property in 1997 on Siesta for retirement, so we did not live here for our […]
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 […]
Guide dog group teams with Daiquiri Deck for recruitment of raisers By John Morton The Daiquiri Deck has gone to the dogs. Literally. This summer, as the Siesta Key business considered making the Southeastern Guide Dogs its charity for the year, the restaurant took a handful of employees up to Palmetto to meet several of […]