1. Dive into Art at The Ringling Museum Just a 15-minute drive from Siesta Key in Sarasota, The Ringling Museum of Art is a must-visit. This sprawling complex houses a world-class art collection, from Renaissance masterpieces to modern works. Wander through the opulent Ca’ d’Zan mansion, the former home of circus magnate John Ringling, and…
Siesta Beach is 99 percent pure white quartz sand, which routinely earns it a title among he best beaches in the world! The pure sand is the perfect material for astounding sculptures at the annual Siesta Key Crystal Classic International Sand Sculpting Festival. The annual festival brings sand-sculpting artists from around the world, and plenty of…
Offering local and organic fresh produce, prepared foods, and artisan crafts Every Sunday rain or shine year-round in the parking lot of Siesta Key Village Plaza. Open 9 AM to 2:00 PM
After a COVID-related hiatus in 2020, the Siesta Key Crystal Classic will be back in full force in 2021. Plan to visit Siesta Key November 12 – 15 to see amazing sand sculptures built by 24 amazing artists from around the world. Sculptors will build a large community carve, 8 solo sculptures and 8 team…
A Rowing News poll of readers just listed Nathan Benderson Park atop a group of 10 top rowing facilities across the USA. Other notables that made the list were the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia and Charles River in Boston, as well as Saratoga Springs, N.Y., Lake Natoma near Sacramento, Calif., and St. Catharines/Port Dalhousie, Ontario. Nathan Benderson…
In 2017, 19 dolphin in Sarasota area waters have given birth. If you are out by the Intracoastal or beach, be sure to keep your eyes peeled for the newborns. One of the mothers, “Ginger” is a bottle-nose dolphin that was rehabilitated at Mote Marine Labs dolphin and whale hospital. She was stranded when…
Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources’ Amateur Sand Sculpture Contest returns to award-winning Siesta Key Beach on Saturday, May 5, for the 46th year. The free, family friendly contest is for all age groups and all amateur skill levels (no pro’s allowed!) Friends of Sarasota County Parks and the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce,…
April 20 & 21st head out for a finger-lickin’ good time at the 9th annual Suncoast BBQ & Bluegrass Bash in Venice, FL. This free annual festival features world-class BBQ, grammy nominated music, tons of family friendly activities and so much more. This event is a qualifier for The Jack Daniels World Championships, Food Network’s World…
A must-do when staying in or near Siesta Key is a visit to the Siesta Key Drum Circle. Head out to Siesta Key Public beach in the late afternoon every Sunday and you’ll first hear the primal beat of drums and then see a crowd gathering just south of the main pavilion between lifeguard stands 3…
The key thing about shelling is to know the Tide tables, since the best shells are found just before low tide. Another great time is after a storm passes. Cold fronts tend to push water away from the beach and tropical storms churn up the water bringing shells ashore like augers, left handed whelks, and…