Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce Awards Dinner
The Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce will hold their annual Awards Dinner on Thursday, January 29 at the Sarasota Art Museum. Contact the chamber to learn more at mysiestakeychamber.com.
Siesta Key Drum Circle
The Siesta Key Drum Circle continues to draw visitors and locals alike every Sunday evening at Siesta Beach. The circle takes shape about an hour before sunset and goes on into the evening. Listen for the beat of the drums and find it between the green and red lifeguard chairs. It is a true Siesta Key tradition.
Siesta Key Farmer’s Market
The Siesta Key Farmers Market takes place every Sunday from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., year-round at 5211 Ocean Boulevard, in the heart of Siesta Village. Stroll and discover 20-30 vendors selling fresh produce, gifts, foods and other great items including Siesta Key Rum’s limited-edition Scooter of the Beach toasted coconut rum.
Gulf Gate Library Updates
The Gulf Gate Library presents three free and festive December holiday music events with talented professional musicians that are open to all. No library card or proof of residence is required. Each event takes place at the Gulf Gate Library, meeting room AB, 7112 Curtiss Avenue, Gulf Gate. Call the Gulf Gate library at 941-861-1110 for more information.
Tuesday, Dec. 2, 3- 4 p.m. Enjoy “Songs of the Holidays,” a free seasonal music presentation. Popular Sarasota musician, teacher and producer Kaluss Trapp will take his audience on a musical adventure through the songs of Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanza.
Friday, Dec. 12, 2 – 3 p.m. The Hawaiian Shirts Ukulele Band will offer an hour of holiday music and fun. There will be gifts for the children and lots of opportunities to sing along.
Friday, Dec.19, 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. – Favorite holiday classics come to life with Vermont’s Easy Street Duo. Get festive with “Swingin’ Holiday Tunes from Bing to Burl.” Lisa Brande is on fiddle and Mark Trichka plays guitar. The musical pair call Nokomis and Vermont their homes.
Also at the Gulf Gate Library, families and their little ones will enjoy a post-Christmas free magic show on Tuesday, Dec. 30, from 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. with magician Dick Stevens. The hour-long presentation is designed for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and their families. Meet in the Gulf Gate Library’s Room AB, 7112 Curtiss Avenue, Gulf Gate. Call the library at 941-861-1110.
Sarasota Public Schools
Sarasota County Schools reports that public schools will be on winter break Monday, Dec. 22, 2025, through Friday, Jan. 2, 2026. Spring break will take place Monday, March 16 – Friday, March 20, 2026. Students’ last day for the 2025/2026 school year will be Friday, May 27, 2026.
