Marine – Siesta Sand

Category: Marine

May 28, 2021

Island Visitor: June

Sea turtle nesting season is among us, lasting until Oct. 31. So, it’s once again time to get out of one’s shell and spread the word. Newbies to Siesta Key should know that turtle protection is a local topic taken very seriously. Sarasota County hosts the highest density of loggerhead nests in the Gulf of […]

November 3, 2020

The Spawning of Mote SEA

By Lisa Codianne Fowler The reborn Mote Aquarium will be a traffic stopper. Literally. Due to its carefully considered perch at Sarasota County’s Nathan Benderson Park, just west of Interstate 75 near the Mall at University Town Center in Sarasota, an average of 43 million drivers will have the facility in clear view. To realize […]

November 3, 2020

Nonprofit organizations plan to appeal EPA decision on ‘fish farm’ off Sarasota County coast

By Rachel Brown Hackney SarasotaNewsLeader.com Just days after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it plans to issue a permit to Hawaii-based Ocean Era for a pilot “fish farm” off the coast of Sarasota County, representatives of a number of local and national environmental nonprofits said they planned to appeal the decision. Additionally, the […]

July 20, 2021

Local, historical art on display at Crossings at Siesta Key

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 20, 2021

Disney movie highlights night at Phillippi Estate Park

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 […]

July 19, 2021

Special beer toasts 100-year anniversary of Sarasota County

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 […]

July 19, 2021

Next Siesta triathlon is Aug. 1; video of June 27 race

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 […]