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Gemma Lewis has the holiday-tree touch and she’s happy to share it By Jane Bartnett As the holiday season for many got underway, Siesta Key rolled out the red carpet. In the Village, festive lights adorn Ocean Boulevard, a beautiful tree went up in the gazebo, and there’s a definite festive feeling in the air.For […]
Brandon Thrift’s ‘love each other’ message receives a touch-up as his artistic creation continues to shine bright it Siesta Key’s Village By John Morton Only something special could replace a mural created by the late, great Shawn McLoughlin.At Siesta Key’s Beach Club, they found someone up to challenge in Brandon Thrift. The Sarasota artist had […]
Reddish egret — white morph (Egretta rufescens) By Jan Baumgartner Two color morphs are found in reddish egrets — the common dark morph with its steel gray and rust plumage, and the rare all-white morph. The birds don’t notice plumage color during breeding season as chicks of both color morphs may be found within a […]
The Sarasota Garden Club presents its annual Holiday in the Gardens event at 6 p.m. Dec. 3. The Klick Band will be performing for the attendees. Visit SarasotaGardenClub.org for more information. The club is located at 1131 Boulevard of the Arts in downtown Sarasota.
Leaving their loving lambs behind, the McPhersons weren’t sheepish about finally signing up for the good life on Siesta Key By John Morton Going from 20 acres to less than one should not have been easy for folks like the McPhersons. But Siesta Key has a way of making transitions quite smooth.“I would have never […]
Beach ambassador program provides a smile, puts visitors in the know By Jane Bartnett “Siesta Beach ambassadors are the gateway to the area and the first impression that visitors have,” proclaimed Jonathan Poyner, Siesta and South Lido beach coordinator with Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources.“The volunteers who staff the information booth at the […]
Tree morning glory The tree morning glory ( Ipomoea arborescens) is a plant coming from the family Convolvulaceae. It grows fast and produces semi-succulent stems. You see lovely pink or lavender blooms in late autumn and the winter months. This 8-foot to 10-foot beautiful small tree needs full sun and is drought resistant. If you have the room, this […]
Great egret (Ardea alba) The great egret, a year-round Siesta Key resident, is an elegant heron adorned in magnificent white plumage.While approaching the size of the great blue heron, the egret is slimmer with a more-slender bill and a much longer neck that often kinks into a familiar “S” shape.Did you know the great egret […]
The Sarasota Garden Club’s Ghostly Gala flower show will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28. This Halloween-themed event is free and open to the public. Enjoy the delightful creations of color from the club’s floral designers and members. From the big, bold displays of botanicals to the exquisite floral designs […]
Join UF IFAS Extension Sarasota County for the 17th annual Master Gardener Volunteer Plant Sale and EdFest from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14 at the Twin Lakes Extension Office, 6700 Clark Rd. Whether you’re seeking vibrant blooms, fragrant herbs, or low-maintenance greenery, the plant sale is your one-stop shop for all things […]