Lauren Bates is our island girl this month. She’s a Sarasota native and has lived here all her life. She says, “Some of my best memories were made right on Siesta Key. I would be on the beach every day if I could!” She lives an active lifestyle and loves being outdoors enjoying anything from hiking to paddleboarding. She’s a full-time wedding photographer and loves what she does. LaurenBatesPhotography.com ~~To view a larger version of each photo, please click them individually ~
Visiting Grampa on siesta key. James (9) and Amanda (11) Ares from Northborough, MA
Taylor from SRQ waiting to enjoy some delightful French cuisine at Miguel’s on SK
Robbie, James, Jennifer from Sarasota checking out some of the great bars on SK
Emily and Shannon from SRQ enjoying lunch at Daiquiri Deck
Gail with her dog Sparkle from MI
Mike and Jessica from Nokomis
Bonnie and John from Toronto taking a stroll along Beach Rd. looking for next year’s rental. Considering the one they took the photo in from of…that may be the one
Mary Kay and her husband Andy from WV. These frequent snowbirds have been coming to SK for 3 years. “We love it here! It’s very relaxing, beautiful weather and the people her are very friendly.”
Jordan and Jane from Ontario, Canada
Chris and Ann from N. Dakota
Tina and Bret take a break from playing beach baseball with their kids, Cooer (6) and Nora (4) from Pittsburg
Christina and Raean from Indiana
Andy and Delia from Delray Beach
Julia and Derek with their daughters Leah and Hadley (10 mos) from South Dakota
McKenzie (13), Allie (15), Abbie (10), Chloe (7)
Randy and his daughter Jessica from MI
Diana from Punta Gorda, Laura and Jessica from MI
VALENTINE STROLL Kayla Vail pouring “Siesta Key University” shop owner Lori Dean a sample of Chardonnay during the annual Valentine Stroll in the village on Siesta Key. Lori provided patrons with a complementary taste of Merlot or Chardonnay and chocolate kisses. This was her first year to participate as she just purchased the business a few weeks ago. Lori moved here in 1982 and also owns an airplane maintenance and repair shop at Sarasota airport.
Lauren Bates is our island girl this month. She’s a Sarasota native and has lived here all her life. She says, “Some of my best memories were made right on Siesta Key. I would be on the beach every day if I could!” She lives an active lifestyle and loves being outdoors enjoying anything from hiking to paddleboarding. She’s a full-time wedding photographer and loves what she does. LaurenBatesPhotography.com ~~To view a larger version of each photo, please click them individually ~
