Photo Gallery

Arts & Entertainment

CLICK TO PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS!

REGISTER FOR SIESTA SAND eNEWS!

SIESTA SAND DIGITAL ISSUES

Articles you may have missed

Crystal Waters, the waterfront estate at 8501 Midnight Pass Road completed in 2024, has been relisted for nearly $30 million. Photos by Ryan Gamma

Midnight Pass estate returns to market for nearly $30 million

Key Chorale & Sarasota Ballet

The Power of the Human Voice

The Povich family is all smiles as they prepare to watch the Fourth of July fireworks

Siesta Key marks America’s 250th birthday with spectacular fireworks celebration

Engagement rings such as the created Spektralite diamond ring at Created Gems offers peace of mind for traveling.

Travel smart: Protect your jewelry while on vacation

Rip Currents

Know the risks: How to stay safe around rip currents

Sadie Schwartz offers two of the shop’s many treats. (Photo provided)

Carvel brings a taste of nostalgia to Sarasota

Fish tacos showcase the fresh seafood and deli specialties served at Happy Clams & Hams Market & Deli in Sarasota. (Provided photos)

Happy Clams & Hams brings fresh seafood, deli favorites to Bee Ridge

Siesta Key Beautification Task Force gets to work

Siesta Key land swap moves forward

County prevails in lawsuits challenging Stickney Point traffic signal

Holderness calls Siesta Key landswap a win for public beach access

Shane Rawling, owner of Shaner’s Pizza, holds a copy of his first book that draws on his career as a major league baseball player. (Photo by Ned Steele)

Books for the beach: Local readers share their summer favorites

High Residence -Aug 2026

High / Low – August 2026

Tripping the Light Fantastic

Arts on the Horizon – August 2026

Capt. Rick Grassett

Capt. Rick Grassett’s Fishing Report – August 2026

Joe St. Onge

Debunking five common Social Security myths

Kristen Foster, Event Manager, Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce

Community Spotlight – Kristen Foster, Event Manager, Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce

News Briefs

News Briefs – August 2026

Alex Ortega welcomes guests to Turtles with a smile. (Jane Bartnett photo)

Turtles on little Sarasota Bay celebrates 40 years of waterfront dining

New owner Scott Pohl said Casey Key Fish House will maintain the laid-back atmosphere that has made it a longtime favorite.

Casey Key Fish House welcomes new owners while preserving its old Florida charm

Natalie Gutwein

Island View with Natalie Gutwein – August 2026

Siesta Sand Legacy Articles Archives

By Jaye Clements / Sarasota Photography

Wish you were here for some fun in the sun!!! Sunny Sarasota living up to its SK beach bragging rights!

Chris age 4, Rachel from NH

Tyler & Brianah from OH

– Lucas, Dad, Emma age 5 from MN

Lydia, Jordyn from MI

Jerry (the sand sculpting artist & Santa tattoo artist!) & Maria from Chicago

Morgan and Jane age 16 months from Sarasota

Rivyr age 4 from Sarasota

Brandon age 2 from MI

Brian, Hadley age 3, Kelly

Brian, Hadley age 3, Kelly

– Paula & Jack from Canada, Kelly & Luiz from Brazil

Bethany, Brooklyn, Paige from IN

Natalie age 12, Mike, Emily from Canada

Kim, Kailee from CA

Sydney, Elijah from NY

Anna age 11, Laura, Andrew, Sarah age 9 from Iowa

Betty from Venice, Quentin, Ian age 6, Trevor age 12, Alyssa, Mandy, Cora Grey age 2, from IN

Loren, Dom, Maria, Donato, Lina from Chicago

Tyler & Brianah from OH

You May Also Like

Sarasota Fine Art Show moves to Sarasota Art Museum

Siesta Sand Live now on Apple Podcasts

Lights, camera, action

Music Schedule – December 2024

Show Business!

Gone too soon

We want Moore!

Brown Bag Concert Series to feature Jimmy Mazz

Music Calendar: February

Brown Bag Concert Series returns to Phillippi Estate Park

Accessibility Adjustments

Powered by OneTap

Select your accessibility profile

Vision Impaired Mode

Enhances website's visuals

Seizure Safe Profile

Clear flashes & reduces color

ADHD Friendly Mode

Focused browsing, distraction-free

Blindness Mode

Reduces distractions, improves focus

Epilepsy Safe Mode

Dims colors and stops blinking

Content Modules

Font Size

Default

Line Height

Default

Color Modules

Orientation Modules

Skip To Content