FL Vacation Guides - Siesta Key

30/04/2015

Do the "Donkey Dash". Celebrate Cinco De Mayo "Siesta Key Style" with drink specials and events. The party is on May 5th from 4pm-midnight. Participating establishments include The Beach Club. The Cottage, and The Hub Baja Grill

09/04/2015

Siesta Fiesta - April 11 & 12 on Siesta Key Beach

Join the fun at Siesta Fiesta on Siesta Key, April 11-12 from 10am-5pm. Enjoy the sounds of local musicians while shopping at hundreds of booths and displays lining the main street of the village. There are artisans, craftsmen, jewelry makers, and sculptors, in addition to food and beverage vendors at this annual festival.

26/03/2015

Ski-A-Rees Water Ski Show

If you are looking for something fun and unusual to do over the weekend, check out Sarasota Ski-A-Rees. They perform Free Water Ski Shows every Sunday at 2 PM from February 1, 2015 to May 10, 2015. This talented group has an awesome 5 man jump team, barefoot acts, ballet lines, swivel skiing, 4 tier pyramids and more. New skiers showcase their accomplishments 30 minutes prior to the main show. Located behind Mote Marine Laboratory on City Island at 1602 Ken Thompson Parkway. Free Admission.

06/03/2015

It is Spring Training in Sarasota! The Baltimore Orioles will host the Boston Red Sox, the Philadelphia Phillies, the New York Yankees and the Toronto Blue Jays this week at Ed Smith Stadium. To get your tickets call 941-893-6300 or log on to www.orioles.com/spring

30/01/2015

Sarasota Masters Art Festival, Downtown Sarasota (Jan. 31st - Feb. 1st)

Palm Avenue, Downtown Sarasota (16 S. Palm Ave.
Sarasota, FL 34236) 239-293-9448

Each year on Palm Avenue, Sarasota gets to see the finest artists in the nation. There is always a great effort made by The Palm Avenue Merchants Association to promote the event and assistance and information is provided by the city.

29/01/2015

Circus Sarasota Winter Show (Feb. 6th - Feb. 22nd)

The world's most talented professional circus artists come together under the Big Top. Featuring King of the Highwire, Nik Wallenda. For more information visit http://circusarts.org/

28/01/2015

Check out this YouTube video showing a beautiful time-lapse of the sunset at Siesta Key on January 22, 2015:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6rrvhITkhDY

Time-lapse of the sunset at Siesta Key on January 22, 2015.

27/01/2015

Siesta Key Valentine's Day I Do's

Couples can say "I do" again on the white sands of Siesta Key this Valentine's Day. More than 300 couples took part in last year's vow-renewal ceremony on Siesta Public Beach. The County has hosted the annual ceremony for many years, and the event continues to grow.

MUST REGISTER TODAY! Registration can be completed online at parksonline.scgov.net or by calling 941-861-9930. Registration ends Monday, Feb. 10

23/01/2015

8th Annual Forks & Corks Food & Wine Festival
July 15th, 2014 - January 26th, 2015

Ringling Museum of Art Courtyard & Michael's on East Ballroom
PO Box 32115 Sarasota, FL 34239

Hours: 9:30 am – 2:30 pm

Admission: Half Day Session: $60 + service fees Full Day Session: $95 + service fees The Grand Tasting VIP Tickets : $250 + service fees The Grand Tasting General Admission Tickets: $95 + service fees

Indulge yourself in some of Sarasota's most popular local restaurants while taste testing favorite craft beers and wines in this three-day "gastronomic Olympics". The Forks and Corks University will be held at the Michael's on East Ballroom following The Grand Tasting at the Ringling Museum of Art Courtyard. More information to come.

22/01/2015

Sun Garden Cafe
210 Avenida Madera
941-346-7170

Check out their menu here: http://sungardencafe.net/menu.htm

21/01/2015

Here's a YouTube video showing Aloha Kai Villa 30:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XUW3Lbu5G1U

Aloha Kai is a family friendly condominium complex directly on Crescent Beach and Siesta Key near Sarasota, Florida. You have private access to the number on...

20/01/2015

Sarasota Ballet 24th Season Calendar

Aug 2014 - May 2015: View the full schedule of The Sarasota Ballet's performance for the upcoming 24th season at http://www.visitsarasotaarts.org/articles/2014-07-28/the-sarasota-ballet-24th-season-events-performances

16/01/2015

Happy Friday!

15/01/2015

Breakfast at Mote Marine Lab

Have you ever wondered what happens in The Aquarium at Mote before the morning crowds arrive? Find out by coming to Breakfast at Mote, a continental breakfast and Aquarium tour that allows small groups to enjoy our facilities before we open to the public. Participants can linger in front of their favorite exhibits, take unobstructed photos and may even see bits of our morning routine, like fish feedings. Ideal for groups of 10-30.

Cost: Non-members pay $27 per person for adults; $25 for youths ages 4-12; $7 for youths age 3 and younger. Member pricing available. Admission includes continental breakfast, Aquarium visit and guided tour. To Book: Call (941) 388-4441, ext. 348, or email [email protected].

14/01/2015

Ringling Bayfront Garden Tours - Fridays & Saturdays

Experience The Ringling from a different point of view. Tour the “living collections” of the Bayfront Gardens.

The tour is 90 minutes in length and covers approximately 1 mile. Some of the tour is “off the beaten path” so we strongly suggest comfortable footwear and clothing. Visitors are welcome to bring their own water but it will be available for purchase.

For more info go to: http://www.ringling.org/events/bayfront-gardens-tour

13/01/2015

Nia Fitness on Siesta Key Public Beach
October 14th, 2014 - June 25th, 2015

Siesta Key Public Beach 948 Beach Rd. Siesta Key, FL 34242
941-724-9719

Nia is a body-mind-spirit fitness program for any age. Practiced barefoot to music, Nia combines martial arts, healing arts and dance to create a workout that is whole body conditioning. Nia is an amazing tool for increasing JOY. For any age and fitness level. Bring water to drink and towel for final stretch.

12/01/2015

Siesta Key Tropical Wines
5138C Ocean Blvd., Siesta Key, FL 34242
941.552.9105

Stop in and try our new wines...Swamp Juice, Dragon Fruit White Shiraz, Zinfandel Pomegranate, and Cranberry Malbec! Limited time only!

09/01/2015

Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota presents Three Concerts Featuring the Music of Edvard Grieg

In conjunction with the Grieg Festival 2015, Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota presents three concerts of the music of Edvard Grieg. The second concert features Antonio Pompa-Baldi, piano; Njǻl Sparbo, bass-baritone; and Einar Røttingen, piano, Saturday, January 10, 7:30 p.m., at the Historic Asolo Theater, 5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota. The program includes songs of Norwegian and German poets, including Heine and Goethe, and piano music including the well-known Holberg Suite, Op. 40. For performer bios, visit http://artistseriesconcerts.org/event/2015-edvard-grieg-festival/. For performer bios, visit http://artistseriesconcerts.org/event/2015-edvard-grieg-festival/. Individual tickets are $25, $40 and $45; student tickets are $10. A ticket for all three concerts is $105. For more information about the three concerts, visit http://artistseriesconcerts.org/event/2015-edvard-grieg-festival/. To purchase concert tickets, order online or call 941- 360-7399. For more information about the 2015 Grieg Festival, visit www.griegfestivalinflorida.org.

08/01/2015

The Siesta Key Farmers Market is open every Sunday. Located in the Siesta Key Village not far from the beach, the market offers homemade items that are as warm and inviting as the sand and surf.

07/01/2015

Check out this YouTube video on Horizons West Unit 404 on Siesta Key Florida: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pBRM3M8EqD0

Horizons West is located on the Siesta Key beach front adjacent to Sarasota, Florida -- the number one rated beach in North America. Horizons West was design...

06/01/2015

17th Annual Thunder By The Bay Motorcycle Festival
January 8th, 2015 - January 11th, 2015

Thunder By The Bay - Venue T/B/A Downtown Sarasota Sarasota, FL 34236

Admission: Each event is different. Visit www.ThunderByTheBay.Org for specific event details and pricing.

The 17th Annual Thunder By The Bay Motorcycle Festival is a tradition in Sarasota the second weekend in January, attracting thousands of motorcycle enthusiasts from across the country and around the world. This four day festival features a sporting clay tournament, a "Born To Be Wild" Kickoff Party, "Cruise for Cash" scenic ride with $4,000 in prizes, and a two day downtown festival. The downtown festival offers live entertainment (including a national act headliner), two bike shows, plenty of vendors, great food, and special guests. All proceeds benefit Suncoast Charities for Children. For details visit thunderbythebay.org

05/01/2015

Expressive Bodies: Works from the Ringling Permanent Collection
December 19th, 2014 - March 22nd, 2015

The Ringling Museum in the Ulla R. and Arthur F. Searing Wing
5401 Bay Shore Road Sarasota, FL 34243

Hours: See this exhibition during regular Museum hours: 10:00 am- 5:00 pm and Thursdays until 8:00 pm

Admission: $25 for adults, $23 for seniors, $5 for children 6-17, children 5 and under are free

Drawn from the Ringling's permanent collection of photographs, rare books, and works on paper, "Expressive Bodies" surveys the ways in which artists have conceived of the human form over four centuries in Western art. This exhibition is made possible through the generous support of the Publix Super Market Charities Endowment and the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art and Foundation.

31/12/2014

2014 Sarasota Pineapple Drop - downtown Sarasota's New Year's Eve party with live music, rides, food vendors and more. Meet us at the corner of Lemon & Main for the countdown to midnight.

For more info go to: http://www.sarasotanewyearsparty.com/

30/12/2014

New Year's Eve Party at Bob's Boathouse

Everyone at Bob's wants to wish you happy holidays! We invite you to join us to bring in the New Year with live music, midnight balloon drop & champagne toast, door prizes and a complimentary breakfast buffet at 12:45am! NO COVER CHARGE!

5515 South Tamiami Trail

29/12/2014

Looking for a place to party on New Years Eve?

The Beach Club - Siesta Key is throwing their Hollywood Night New Years Eve Party at 5151 Ocean Blvd.

For more info go to: www.beachclubsiestakey.com

24/12/2014

Merry Christmas from FL Vacation Guides - Siesta Key! :)

23/12/2014

What is a Siesta Key Christmas without a Florida snowman? :)

22/12/2014

The kids will LOVE this!

Sailor Circus Holiday Show
The Enchanted Wand
Sat Dec. 27th - Tue Dec. 30th

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AdhQTpTojJk

19/12/2014

Check out this awesome Youtube video on Palm Bay Club:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbksff6Up58

For more information on this or other properties on Siesta Key call me on 941 323 9357 or email me [email protected]