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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
As a unique hotel property located on the mainland just a mile from Siesta Beach, we are frequently asked by our guests what things there are to do besides a suntanning at the beach, kayaking, jet skiing, SUP paddling, fishing or parasailing. Well hold on to this list since we are…
Nearly 90 restaurants are participating in the 13th annual Savor Sarasota Restaurant Week taking place June 1 – 14, 2018. Hosted by Visit Sarasota County, this culinary celebration began in 2005 and has grown to include many of Sarasota’s acclaimed restaurants. Throughout this year’s Savor…
Every year at this time, with anticipation, we await the return of the orange and black birds. These are not just any birds. Their return to Sarasota signals that magical time of year when Ed Smith Stadium comes alive and tourists and locals get to…
Image: Shutterstock On May 25, Stephen Leatherman, aka Dr. Beach, named Siesta the best beach in America. Most people know Leatherman from his yearly rankings and media appearances, including on The Oprah Winfrey Show. But few know that Leatherman is a card-carrying…
