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November 1, 2019What Do the Different-Colored Beach Flags Mean?

Stay Safe on Your Beach Vacay When you come to the beach for a vacation, you picture yourself lounging on the white sugary sand, swimming in the warm, sparkling water, and tropical breezes blowing through your hair. What most people don’t usually picture…

October 28, 2019Best of Land & Sea: Activities on Siesta Key & Sarasota

What to Do on Siesta Key There’s something for everyone on Siesta Key, no matter what time of year or how you enjoy spending time. There are seasonal events, which we keep updated on our Siesta Key events calendar, but our favorite activities year-round…

October 15, 2019Drinks With Katrina: The Best Pool Bar in Sarasota

The Sand Dollar Pool Bar at Best Western Siesta Key Gateway It’s the best-kept secret in town! The recently renovated Sand Dollar Pool Bar, located on the Best Western Plus – Siesta Key property, offers the perfect blend of casual comfort and…

October 4, 2019Discover the Best Bars and Taverns in Sarasota and Siesta Key

Tucked away among the barrier islands near Sarasota, Siesta Key’s beautiful beaches and local attractions offer something for everyone. From OctoberFest to Rum Tasting Tours, there is nothing better than a good bar crawl down in Sarasota, Florida! Of course, if you don’t want…

September 30, 2019How to Get To Siesta Key

Narnia was found through a wardrobe, Oz via tornado… Siesta Key, while almost as mythical and magical as these places, is much easier to get to. While this beachy paradise may seem worlds away from where you are today, it’s really not too hard to…

September 20, 2019Festivals to Attend in Sarasota’s Sunny Fall Months

Fall is one of the best times of the year to be in Sarasota! The temperature begins to drop (only slightly, but it’s enough), colors begin to change (in license plates, that is), and there are a plethora of festivals to attend…

September 13, 2019Siesta Key: The Jewel of the Gulf Coast

Where is Siesta Key? Located off the coast of Sarasota, Florida, Siesta Key is one of the many barrier islands on Florida’s Gulf Coast. Known for its sugar-white sand and shallow waters, Siesta Key is regularly named as one of the…

September 12, 2019The South Sarasota Experience

Do you ever wonder when you visit a town that is renowned for its beautiful, white, sugar sand beaches, what else you might want to do after a couple of days of lying on it? We have answers for you. South Sarasota and Siesta Key…

January 26, 2019Sarasota’s Many Venue and Event Spaces

December 28, 2018Sarasota and Siesta Key New Year’s Eve 2019

New Year’s Eve is always a time of reflection and the Siesta Key area and Sarasota are no exception. With so many things to take part in, you can’t go wrong by staying in Sarasota. Our Sand Dollar Pool Bar is hosting a New Year’s…