Siesta Beach Among the World’s Top 50 Beaches
Siesta Beach ranked among the World’s 50 Best Beaches. The list, Forbes Magazine reported, was “determined by votes from more than 1,000 travel industry professionals and influencers who know the world’s coastlines best.” Siesta Beach, ranked #42, was the only American beach chosen. Two Italian beaches took the #1 and #50 positions. Other well-known beaches included Bermuda’s Horseshoe Beach (26), Grace Bay in the Turks & Caicos (10) and Turquoise Bay in Australia (11). See the full list at: https://worlds50beaches.com/
Kid’s Summer Beach Runs
Sarasota County’s annual free Kids’ Summer Beach Runs, presented by Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources and New Balance of Sarasota, returns to Siesta Beach, 948 Beach Road, Siesta Key. Runs are scheduled for Tuesday evenings from June 3 – July 29 at 5:30 p.m. Registration begins at 5:30 p.m. near the playground at Siesta Beach.
The County’s Kids’ Summer Beach Runs are also scheduled for North Brohard Park, 1400 S. Harbor Drive, Venice, near the Venice Fishing Pier on Wednesdays, June 4 through July 30, at 5:30 p.m.
Participating kids receive a finisher ribbon. Those who complete four runs receive a free T-shirt, a free kid’s meal coupon for Gecko’s Grill & Pub, and a 50% off coupon for kid’s New Balance shoes.
Kids who take part in the summer beach runs may complete four runs at either Siesta Beach or North Brohard Park. They may also mix and combine their runs between the two locations.
Additional sponsors include the Florida Department of Health-Sarasota, Friends of Sarasota County Parks, Gecko’s Grill & Pub, Manasota Track Club, Sharky’s on the Pier and Siesta Beach Eats. For weather updates and to learn more visit SarasotaCountyParks.com or call 311.
Sunday, June 8, World Oceans Day
Meet at the Sea Turtle Pavilion, Siesta Beach at 948 Beach Road, at 8 a.m. and join in a trash removal effort to keep Siesta Beach beautiful and clean. Stay for a 9 a.m. presentation. No registration required.
Siesta Key Farmer’s Market, Siesta Village
Visit the Siesta Key Farmer’s Market on Sunday mornings and early afternoon, from 9- 2 p.m. in Siesta Village, at 5211 Ocean Blvd, Siesta Key, in the Beach Bazaar parking lot. Discover fresh produce, local vendors and gift items. To learn more, check out the Siesta Key Farmers Market on Facebook.
Free Yoga on Siesta Beach
Free beach yoga classes are held every Tuesday and Thursday morning at 8:30 a.m. Yoga instructor Lynn Hagen, Siesta Key Beach Yoga Tranquility by the Sea, runs the class. Donations are welcome. Meet on Siesta Beach between the green and red lifeguard chairs. See more at: siestakeyyoga.net
