Sculpt This

7th Annual Siesta Key Crystal Classic Festival Kicks Off Nov. 11

Siesta Key Beach will transform into a sand sculpture garden. Here are the details.

11/10/2016 By Lana Allen

Top Sale

A Siesta Key Estate is July’s Top Residential Sale

The 2.8-acre property is set on Little Sarasota Bay.

08/12/2016 By Ilene Denton

On the Homefront

News From the Local Real Estate Industry

Luxury condos announced for Siesta Key and Golden Gate Point; new models in Lakewood Ranch and Sarasota National.

07/29/2016 By Ilene Denton

Real estate

New Siesta Key Condo Development Coming

Crossgate Partners, LLC, announced plans on Wednesday for a new condo development on Siesta Key: Océane.

07/27/2016 Research by staff

Real Estate Junkie

For Sale: A Spectacular Beachfront Home in Siesta Key's Sanderling Neighborhood

This week: Step inside a gorgeous beachfront home that's currently for sale in Sanderling.

07/25/2016 By Bob Plunket

Construction

Construction Begins on New Siesta Key Daiquiri Deck

Venice's J.E. Charlotte Construction Corp. began construction on the new three-story Daiquiri Deck on south Siesta Key this week.

07/14/2016 Research by staff

Tourism

Lifeguard Competition Coming to Siesta Key

Lifeguards from around the state will compete for medals at the U.S. Lifesaving Association Southeast Region Lifeguard Championships.

07/13/2016 Research by staff

Real Estate Junkie

For Sale: $12 Million Mansion on Siesta Key

Got $12 million to spare? Then our Real Estate Junkie has just the house for you.

06/22/2016 By Robert Plunket

The Sound and the Fury

Sand Storm

Should the Army Corps take sand from Big Pass to replenish shrinking Lido Key? Environmental reporter Tom Bayles wades into the sound and fury.

06/22/2016 By Tom Bayles

Tourism

County Marks Completion of Siesta Renourishment

Sarasota County celebrated the completion of a $21.5 million South Siesta Key Beach renourishment project on Monday.

06/13/2016 Research by staff

Beachfront Bargain

How to Find a Beachfront Home on the Cheap

Chasing the elusive $325,000 vacation condo on national TV.

05/31/2016 By Ilene Denton

Tourism

Siesta Key Beach Ranked No. 2 in the Nation

Stephen Leatherman, known as 'Dr. Beach,' recently released his 2016 list of America’s Best Beaches. Siesta Key Beach came in at No. 2 in the new rankings.

05/26/2016 Research by staff

Top Sales

Siesta Key Beachfront Parcel and Longboat Key’s New Aria are the Latest Mega-Sales

The latest high-end residential real estate news.

05/19/2016 By Ilene Denton

Coming Soon

New Siesta Key Restaurant From Darwin Santa Maria in the Works

The chef hopes to open CeviChela Latin Street Food on Siesta Key later this month, just in time for Memorial Day weekend.

05/03/2016 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Only in Sarasota

Only in Sarasota: Siesta Key Lookout Station

A new pavilion on Siesta Key offers great views of the Gulf.

05/02/2016 Illustrations by John Pirman

Fare Game

A Night in the Life of a Siesta Key Pedicab Driver

Writing doesn’t pay the bills. So Isaac Eger signed up to drive a pedicab on Siesta Key.

04/01/2016 By Isaac Eger

Money Talks

What $3 Million Buys in Sarasota

Here are three homes that fit the bill if you've got $3 million to spare.

04/01/2016 By Robert Plunket

America's No. 1 Beach

Grand Opening: Siesta Key Beach's Renovations Revealed

A public celebration of Siesta's new facilities is happening on Saturday, Feb. 20.

02/16/2016 By Hannah Wallace

Good Eats

Aaron's Fish Camp Opens on Siesta Key

Aaron's Fish Camp has opened in the former Blue Smoke Island Grill space, catering to seafood and burger lovers alike.

02/08/2016 By Judi Gallagher

On the Homefront

This Month's Top Real Estate Sales, Big Deals, Neighborhood News and More

Ilene Denton reports on this month's notable neighborhood and real estate news.

01/25/2016 By Ilene Denton