Siesta Key Beach Sand is Prized Around the World

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…

On August 17 at 5:00pm, plan a visit to beautiful downtown Venice for their Downtown Wine Walk.  You can pick up your wristband and a list of participating downtown businesses. The first 500 people will receive a special blue Lovin’ Our Locals wristband. Restaurants will offer specials like buy-one-get-one-free or half price glasses of wine…

Explore the secrets of the sea through touch pools and high-tech interactive exhibits that showcase the world-renowned research of Mote Marine Laboratory. Mote Marine Aquarium features a 135,000-gallon shark habitat, touch pools for stingrays and other sea life, manatee, dolphin, and sea turtle exhibits, and more than 100 species of marine life. Be sure to…

Friday Fest, Van Wezel’s free concert series featuring local musicians playing on the bayfront venue’s lawn, has announced this year’s lineup. Blues group Doug Deming and The Jewel Tones, with Deming hailing from Detroit but now based in Florida’s Gulf Coast, kicks off the series on June 16. Rock ‘n’ roll act Kettle of Fish,…