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According to a March 30 press release from Sarasota County officials: Red tide has been detected at several beaches in Sarasota County. Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County will post signage at the beaches to advise the public that red tide is present after Monday’s (March 27) beach water samples at these beaches had […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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. […]
The ecology stewardship team of St. Boniface Episcopal Church on Siesta Key has arranged a visit to the international headquarters of Echo Global Farms in North Fort Myers on Saturday, March 18. Participants in the walking tour of the sustainable farm will learn how it impacts impoverished communities worldwide as they teach sustainable farming in developing […]
The Dueling Bagpipers act will perform twice at the Crescent Club, 6519 Midnight Pass Rd., on Friday, March 17, to help celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. The performances will take place at 3 and 7 p.m. The tavern’s St. Patrick’s Day party will take place between 6 and 10 p.m.
The annual Run for the Turtles event, organized by Mote Marine, is set for 7 a.m. April 1 on Siesta Beach. The 5K or 1-mile races support the area’s sea turtles. If you can’t join the races in person, you can participate virtually. To register, visit http://ow.ly/qYtM50MUHc3