Siesta Key's #1 Information Source
Sarasota County announced on March 23 that it had removed red tide-related warnings from all 16 of its public beaches, including Siesta Key’s Siesta Beach and Turtle Beach. Turtle Beach has seen warning signage off and on dating back to Oct. 16. On Feb. 8, all county beaches were subject to an advisory warning due […]
Have some time to spare and looking for something fun to do this Saturday, March 25?Sarasota County is need of some more volunteers to help out at the History Day in the Park event at Phillippi Estate Park, located at 5500 S. Tamiami Trail. Needs: parking management, children’s activity helper, and break down. Multiple shifts […]
Sarasota County is eliminating the option to use plastic bags for yard waste materials beginning May 1. Residents may continue to use plastic bags for yard waste materials through April 28. After that, the acceptable methods of disposal will be the use of paper bags, bundles, or reusable containers for collection. For more information and […]
This year’s Beach University schedule come to a close at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, March, 30 when Matt Brady, environmental specialist with Sarasota County, gives his presentation entitled Fire in Coastal Ecosystems. The free event takes place at the pavilion on Siesta Beach, 948 Beach Rd.
The Sarasota Garden Club, located at 1131 Boulevard of the Arts in downtown Sarasota, is holding its annual Gardens in Paradise event between 9:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. Saturday, March 25. Visit SarasotaGardenClub.org or call (941) 718-3359 for more information.
From Sarasota County officials: Join us at the upcoming Sarasota County job fair taking place on Sunday, March 19, from 9-11 a.m. at the Siesta Beach Pavilion, located at 948 Beach Road, Siesta Key. Do you enjoy being outdoors on our award-winning beaches? If so, you could be the perfect candidate. Become a vital member […]
Florida House Bill 923, which is the designation given to Save Siesta Key’s quest for the incorporation of the island, is in the process of receiving review in the Florida Legislature. The bill was filed Feb. 17 by state Rep. Fiona McFarland and has been assigned to three committees. The first of those — the […]
What was here before the restaurants and condos and Airbnbs? Lots! There’s 50 centuries of history on our site and throughout the Sarasota region, and what came before made us who we are today. Explore our area’s background and we promise it won’t be like school. It’ll be a walk in the park for both […]
The annual Great American Cleanup event returns Saturday, March 25 to Siesta Beach and Turtle Beach, as well as other locations throughout Sarasota County. It takes pace between 8 and 10 a.m. Participation for students is a good way to earn volunteer service hours for school-related requirements. Registration is required and will be available until […]
Those looking for some of the timeless St. Patrick’s Day favorites will enjoy performances by both Irish dancers and bagpipers on March 17 at Shebeen Irish Pub and Kitchen, located in Crescent Plaza at 6641 Midnight Pass Rd. The new business is the first Irish pub on Siesta Key in the island’s history. Its St. […]