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Author: Siesta Sand

What better place to be for spring break, or any break for that mattter, than Siesta Key? Enjoy the following pics. Remember, what happens on Siesta Key doesn't necessarily stay on Siesta Key Jermaine(12) Matthew(14), Ronnie(16), Andres(15), and Juan(16) all from Missouri Photos by Jaye Clements- Lauren Bates Photography
Daniel, Dan and Nina from SRQ enjoying a day on the water	Yvonne and Tony on vacation from York, England.
Pat and John Sheppard from Niagra Canada with their grandson Dylan (4) from England.	Eleni from Venice and Katie from SRQ
Linda and Rick from CT with one of the natives posing in the background. They stay in Parrish for the winter.	Brendan from PA, Judy(in back) from SRQ and Julie from PA heading to the beach for a day of fun and sun.
Brad from Indiana and Mike from Nokomis	A young man taking a brake from skimboarding.
Tim, Jake, Denice and Sydney all on vation from San Antonio, TX.	Joan and Don from Ontario Canada enjoying a friendly game of backgamon on the beach.
Jordan and Julian from SRQ, enjoying springbreak at SK	Jonathan from Buffallo, NY spending his sping break skateboarding in paradise.
The 2013 Jazz Festival – photos were taken on Trolley Night – SRQ Jazz lovers boarded the trolley at the Players Theatre and were shuttled around downtown Sarasota to multiple venues for an evening of live Jazz entertainment, put on by the Jazz club of Sarasota. The Jazz Club of Sarasota is one of the most active jazz clubs in the United States, with over 80 concerts and lectures each year. Be sure to check their website for future events. http://www.jazzclubsarasota.org/	Melanie Massell Jazz Duo, at Hotel Indigo
Betty and Glenn from Buffalo, NY	The six piece swing band – Metro Connection, featured at Floribbean
Zena and Bob	Al Hixon Jazz group at Salute
The Venturas were featured at Marina Jacks

Author: Siesta Sand

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February 5, 2023

Chapel holds ‘Souper Bowl’ soup drive

Siesta Key Chapel’s youth group has organized a “Souper Bowl” soup drive for its services on Sunday, Feb. 12. Bring in canned or packaged soup to give to the hungry in Sarasota. The church is located at 4615 Gleason Ave. in the northern portion of Siesta Key. Visit siestakekeychapel.org for more details.

February 4, 2023

Mote to host ‘Farm to Fillet’ event Feb. 12

A “Farm to Fillet” lunch event is set for 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 12 at the Mote Aquaculture Research Park, 12300 Fruitville Rd. Under shady oak trees and amidst beautiful scenery, guests will hear directly from Mote scientists about their work to advance sustainable aquaculture technology to feed the world and restock depleted fish populations. […]

February 3, 2023

Chamber announces annual award recipients

The Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce held its annual Awards Dinner on Jan. 25 at Marina Jack, honoring its award-winners in several categories. Here is the chamber’s press release regarding those receiving recognition:

January 29, 2023

Beachcombers will have reason to ‘shellabrate’

The annual Shell Show hosted by the Sarasota Shell Club will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 10 and 11 in the Potter Building of Robarts Arena, 2896 Ringling Blvd. Exotic and rare shells, artistic exhibits, and educational programs will be among the offerings.

January 29, 2023

Siesta Promenade plans are filed

The plans for the Siesta Promenade project have been filed with Sarasota County. See them here. The massive mixed-use project by Benderson Development, which was approved in 2018, is going up at the northwest corner of U.S. 41 and Stickney Point Road. Currently, the ground is being prepared for construction. It will feature 414 apartments […]