Category: Events

September 12, 2022Five Fantastic Local Fall Festivals & Events

Siesta Key and Sarasota are vibrant centers of culture and incredible natural beauty year-round, especially in the fall. Autumn is one of the most ideal times to visit Florida due to the seasonal cheer that permeates the area. Between dodging crowds, avoiding the…

July 18, 2022Check Out The Hottest Summertime Events Happening Now in Sarasota

Summer is in full swing down here in Sarasota, and our area’s summer events are nothing but lively, vibrant, and fun. Whether you are visiting for a weekend or spending an entire week soaking up the sun on Siesta Key, check out a…

June 20, 2022Your Guide to Fourth of July Fun in Sarasota & Siesta Key

There is no better place to spend Independence Day weekend than here in Sarasota and Siesta Key! Aside from the beaches, state parks, and iconic attractions, Sarasota is bursting with festivals, celebrations, events, and fireworks over the Gulf of Mexico to commemorate the…

March 29, 2022An Artistic Look at Sarasota

The city of Sarasota, nestled on the Gulf Coast of Florida, is a popular vacation destination with some of the best beaches in America, including Siesta Key Beach. However, you may be surprised to learn that Sarasota offers more than white quartz sand…

January 31, 2022How Is Mote Marine Aquarium and Lab Beneficial to Sarasota’s Sea-Life?

Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium is a “must-see” when visiting Siesta Key or Sarasota. With rotating exhibits that allow guests to get up close to their favorite sea creatures and immerse themselves in the wonderful world under the sea, a visit to Mote…

January 17, 2022An Insider’s Guide to the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens

Sarasota is bursting with activities, culture, nature’s beauty, relaxation, and fun ways to spend time with friends and family. One thing that encompasses all of these is visiting the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens. Today, visitors can immerse themselves in the allure and amazement…

December 20, 2021Everything You Need to Know About Sarasota’s NYE Pineapple Drop

What are you doing New Year’s Eve? If you are visiting Siesta Key for the holidays or find yourself in town just in time to celebrate the New Year, the local experts here at Best Western Siesta Key have the perfect free…

November 22, 2021What Is the Siesta Key Crystal Classic International Sand Sculpting Festival?

Each November, a sand sculpting competition turns Siesta Key beach into an outdoor art gallery curated with marble-looking sculptures thanks to the pure white quartz sand found on this infamous beach. Master sand sculptures from across the globe, including Italy, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands,…

November 15, 2021Your Guide to Holiday Festivals, Parades, & Lights Near Siesta Key

Traveling to Siesta Key in November and December is a lovely way to hang onto those summer moments for a bit longer. With average temperatures in the 70s and the white-sand beaches still bursting with life, a trip to Florida this time of…

November 8, 2021Welcome to “Circus City, USA”

Sarasota, FL, has maintained the nickname “Circus City” for decades. Beginning with The Ringing Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus headquarters to training a new generation of circus performers at The Sailor Circus Academy and honoring the greats throughout circus history, this Florida city is…