Kiwanis tree lot is open

Author: Siesta Sand

Get your Christmas tree and poinsettias from the members of the Siesta Key Kiwanis Club, and you’ll be supporting Sarasota schools.

Their lot is located at 2650 Stickney Point Rd., at the corner of Denham Lane. In supply are plenty of Douglas firs from North Carolina, ranging in size from 5 feet to 9 feet.

Author: Siesta Sand

Tags: Siesta Key Kiwanis

March 30, 2023

Red tide warnings return to Siesta Key beaches

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 […]

March 23, 2023

Red tide warnings are dropped on local beaches

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 […]

March 23, 2023

Volunteers sought for History Day in the Park

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 […]

March 23, 2023

Plastic bags will soon not to be allowed for yard waste

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 […]

March 23, 2023

Beach University sessions come to a close March 30

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.