Siesta Key Village vs. South Village: Where Should You Stay?
Planning a Siesta Key vacation often comes with one big question: Which part of the island should you call home? Siesta Key Village and South Village both offer easy access to beautiful Gulf beaches, restaurants, shops, and plenty of island charm—but each offers a slightly different vacation experience. In our latest guide, we compare: • Siesta Key Village and its lively, walkable atmosphere • South Village and its laid-back setting near Crescent Beach • Beach access at Siesta Beach and Crescent
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15% Off Sarasota and Siesta Key Vacation Rentals
Kids are back in school which means Sarasota and Siesta Key just got a little quieter! It’s the perfect time for a getaway, with easier parking, shorter waits at your favorite restaurants, beautiful beaches, and lower rates! Take advantage of our special discount and enjoy all that Sarasota and Siesta Key have to offer without the crowds. Use our promo code when you book your vacation rental direct for 15% off your reservation! Come enjoy the sunshine, slower pace, and a little extra
Siesta Key Grand Canal Guide
Siesta Key may be best known for its white-sand beaches and Gulf sunsets, but beyond the shoreline is a quieter side of the island that many visitors never get to experience—the Grand Canal system. This network of residential waterways winds through Siesta Key neighborhoods and connects to Roberts Bay, offering a unique look at the island’s waterfront lifestyle. In our Siesta Key Grand Canal Guide, we explore: • What the Grand Canal system is and where it leads • Siesta Key’s canal-front neighborhoods
Join Hotworx Now for a Very Special Rate!
JOIN HOTWORX Sarasota for only $1 Enrollment (Regularly $99)!HOTWORX Sarasota is a 24-hour infrared fitness studio that provides members with access to a variety of virtually instructed infrared sauna workouts. Experience the benefits of infrared energy and heat through a 15-minute High-Intensity Interval Training session or any of our 30-minute isometric workouts, including Hot Pilates, Hot Yoga, Hot Barre, Hot Core, Hot Cycle, Hot Blast, and many more. HOTWORX studios are also equipped with a Functional
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2026 Siesta Key Community Fireworks Celebration Returns with Seacoast Bank as Presenting Sponsor
The Siesta Key Community Fireworks celebration will return in 2026, continuing one of the region’s most anticipated and beloved Independence Day traditions. The Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce Seacoast Bank as the Presenting Sponsor for the 2026 event as the bank celebrates its 100th anniversary. Held annually on Siesta Beach, the community-supported fireworks celebration draws thousands of residents and visitors to the island for a patriotic evening honoring Independence Day and
Siesta Key Watersports Announces New Sarasota Location and Expanding Educational Opportunities
After more than 20 years operating out of the Stickney Point “Boatyard” location near the south Siesta Key bridge, recognizable to many locals and visitors by the iconic yellow lighthouse, Siesta Key Watersports will officially transition operations to a new Sarasota location beginning May 15, 2026. Starting May 15th, guests can find Siesta Key Watersports at: 5253 S Tamiami Trl Sarasota, FL 34231 Following Sarasota County’s approval of the acquisition of the Stickney Point Road waterfront property,
Sarasota-Manatee Ohio State Alumni Club Announces $15,000 Captain Curt’s Stewart Family Honorary Scholarship for 2026–2027
The Sarasota-Manatee Ohio State Alumni Club is proud to announce the launch of the Captain Curt’s Stewart Family Honorary Scholarship, a prestigious new award providing $15,000 in financial support to an outstanding student for the 2026–2027 academic year. This significant scholarship reflects the Club’s ongoing commitment to academic excellence, leadership, and community engagement among students connected to The Ohio State University. The Captain Curt’s Stewart Family Honorary Scholarship will recognize
Nicole Rissler named assistant county administrator
Sarasota County Administrator, Jonathan Lewis, has selected Nicole Rissler, the current director of Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources, as Assistant County Administrator. Rissler will begin her new role effective Jan. 28, 2026. Rissler brings more than two decades of public sector and nonprofit leadership experience. She has served as director of Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources for the last seven years. During this time, she has directed a nationally recognized Parks, Recreation, and Natural
Business Excellence Awarded to Watershed Hospitality
Small, new independent company...dedicated goals...to practice exceptional hospitality and celebrate the timeless ritual of sharing a meal & a toast. The Watershed Hospitality Concepts family of restaurants was honored to receive the inaugural "Business Excellence" Haley Hall of Fame Award at Visit Sarasota County's Insights & Indicators Summit. "We are so proud to shine the spotlight on our exceptional teams who were finalists for the Front Line, Management and Heart of the House Excellence awards:
Pestmaster Awarded Buccaneers Contract
Just after the first of the year Pestmaster of Sarasota was awarded a 3-year contract to provide pest control for Raymond James Stadium and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. PestMaster will be providing insect, termite, and rodent control for the entire facility, including all concession stands, suites, press boxes, and locker rooms. And yes, PestMaster of Sarasota will be servicing the Buccaneers famous pirate ship.
