Hurricane Preparedness
Sarasota County encourages everyone download the county’s free Hurricane Preparedness Guide. This guide contains essential tips, checklists and resources to help you and your family stay safe. Visit scgov.net/beprepared.
William Raveis Wins Award
William Raveis, the number one family-owned independent real estate company in the Northeast, Florida, and South Carolina, was awarded the Top Luxury Brokerage by Inman Golden I Club 2025 award. Known to be the “highest honor in luxury real estate,” William Raveis’ also garnered two finalist spots for “Top Luxury Team” and “Best Sales & Marketing for a Luxury Home or Property.” The awards ceremony took place at Inman Luxury Connect in San Diego. The event was attended by top professionals in luxury real estate.
Cafe Gabbiano, 5104 Ocean Boulevard, Siesta Key
Cafe Gabbiano is renovating and expanding their new banquet space. The main restaurant will remain open during construction. The patio is expected to re-open in the fall.
Hours are 5:00 p.m – 10:00 p.m. daily.
Siesta Key residence lists for $15.950 million
A Tudor style home at 4315 Mangrove Place has listed for $15,950,000. The 7,535 square foot home sits on a 0.61-acre prime waterfront lot on South Cocoanut Bayou Island on the northeast end of Siesta Key. The residence, built in 2005, features six bedrooms, six bathrooms and three half-baths. In addition to a three-car garage, the home includes an elevator, saltwater pool, spa and deepwater dock. The kitchen in the main house has Subzero and Wolf appliances as well as a professional grade wine storage area. A private theatre is also found in the residence.
The guest house has a kitchen and private elevator. Listing agents are Inbal August and Douglas Ellliman of Douglas Elliman Real Estate. Elliman.com
Keep Sarasota County Beautiful
Saturday, September 20, Keep Sarasota Beautiful is sponsoring the Siesta Beach International Clean Up Day. The event is part of a worldwide effort to protect our oceans and waterways. Volunteers across the globe will be working on the same day to remove trash from shorelines. Time: 7:45 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Meet at the main Siesta Beach pavilion. Pre-registration is required. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/siesta-key-beach-international-coastal-cleanup-tickets-1595113540539
Gilligan’s Island Bar & Grill, 5253 Ocean Boulevard, Siesta Key
Beginning Friday, September 5, the first Friday of each month is 80’s night at Gilligan’s Island Bar & Grill. From 10:00 p.m. on enjoy an unforgettable 80’s throwback night with a live DJ spinning favorite hits from the 80s, from Madonna to Michael, Prince to Whitney. Come dressed in your best ‘80’s attire.
The Beach Club at Siesta Key – 6732 Sarasea Circle, Siesta Key
On Friday, September 26 – 8:00 p.m., hear the Occasions, a high energy rock band that performs all around Florida. Enjoy deep cut classics to artists you haven’t heard covered before. Set lists are specifically curated to guarantee a unique experience for everyone.
The Gulf Gate Library, 7112 Curtiss Avenue, Gulf Gate
Free events throughout the month.
sarasotacountylibraries.org
Wednesday, September 24 – Free Teen Movie Night –
Thunderbolts, a superhero film about the antiheroes of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Rated PG-13
The Gulf Gate Library will present a different movie each month.
5:00 -7:30 p.m.
Siesta Key Farmers Market – Open every Sunday, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
5211 Ocean Boulevard, Siesta Key
