Meet Lauren, our March island girl. She’s lived her whole life in Sarasota and says some of her best memories were made right on Siesta Key. “I would be in the beach every day if I could,” she says and lives an active lifestyle. She loves being outdoors doing anything from hiking to paddleboarding. She also likes exploring her hometown, trying new restaurants and pubs. “I am a full-time wedding photographer. It is my passion. I love, love. It’s such an amazing experience to be part of such a special day and capture each couple’s unique love story. I am lucky to do what I love. I attended FSU and the Noles killed it this year!” www.LaurenBatesPhotography.com (Photos by Jaye Clements – Sarasota Photography)
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
Gail with her dog Sparkle from MI
Robbie, James, Jennifer from Sarasota checking out some of the great bars on SK
Tina and Bret take a break from playing beach baseball with their kids, Cooer (6) and Nora (4) from Pittsburg
Julia and Derek with their daughters Leah and Hadley (10 mos) from South Dakota
Chris and Ann from N. Dakota
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.”
Gail with her dog Sparkle from MI
Mike and Jessica from Nokomis
McKenzie (13), Allie (15), Abbie (10), Chloe (7)
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
Andy and Delia from Delray Beach
Jordan and Jane from Ontario, Canada
Emily and Shannon from SRQ enjoying lunch at Daiquiri Deck
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. (Photo by Trebor Britt)
