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By Jane Bartnett A large, original sea-turtle sculpture formed from aluminum now graces the main entrance to Siesta Beach. Unveiled during a morning ceremony on April 17, the work of art took a year and a half to design and create. The result of a joint partnership between Sarasota County and the Gulf Coast Community […]
Turkey vulture (Carthartes auro) Broad wings with outstretched finger-like tips, along with a bright-red featherless head and pale yellow bill, are some key traits that make this large raptor easy to spot. From a distance, the turkey vulture in flight is often confused with an eagle or osprey. However, if it appears to turn wobbly […]
By Dolores Day “If you want to find the secrets of the universe (and your health), think in terms of energy, frequency, and vibration.” — Nikola Tesla This is one of my favorite quotes. First, because it is an absolute truth that has now been scientifically proven and quantified. Second, because this truth changed […]
Confederate Jasmine, or Trachelospermum jasminoides, is a species of flowering plants that are usually grown as a vine and grows very well on fences, trellises, or an arbor. Sometimes it’s called Star Jasmine. They have beautiful fragrant white star-shaped blooms with dark-green leaves. A bonus is they bloom several times a year and attract butterflies […]
Mindset is everything! By Dolores Day The power of our minds has been researched, examined and observed since the beginnings of time as we know it. And with good reason, for without mental preparedness we can do nothing physically. Every effect comes from the causation of thought from the mind. Thousands upon thousands of books […]
Beware the waiter with expensive tastes Model and television personality Chrissy Teigen tweeted recently about a waiter recommending a wine to go with the meal she and husband John Legend were sitting down to at a restaurant on a night out. According to Teigen “… the waiter recommended a ‘nice’ Cabernet. We got the bill and […]
Snowy Egret Egretta thula These graceful and delicate wading birds are smaller cousins to the Great Egret. In the late 1800s, the snowy egret was nearly hunted to extinction for its striking plumage. While their numbers rebounded following protective legislation in the 20th century, snowy egret numbers are once again in decline with the loss […]
Whole Wellness by Dolores Day An introduction is proper as a new column has been established for you the faithful reader! Hello my friend! My name is Dolores Day, but you can simply call me De for short! I am humbled by the opportunity to birth a new column in your monthly beloved Siesta Sand. […]
Camellias Camellia is a genus of flowering plants in the family Theaceae. The lovely, fragrant, waxen blooms come in many colors and types. A really beautiful addition to your southern garden. They thrive in semi-shade. They grow well in slightly acidic soil that is well drained. If you have room for a bush it can be from […]
A happy, two-year old, ball of fluffy white fur, Kevin’s nickname is “Mr. Fluffy Pants.” Weighing in at 12 lbs., Kevin is a complete and devoted lap dog who loves to play with pull toys, and his bright red ball. Shoes of all kind are his favorite things to munch on and “lunch” is his […]