Tag Archives: Siesta Key

Boating with Beggar

Posted on June 3, 2010 by

While in Sarasota, we went boating with our good friends Bob and Catherine, on the Bay.  Our destination was Midnight Pass (which is closed) to anchor, eat lunch and swim on the beach.  We also know that Megalodon teeth have … Continue reading →

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Sand Sculpting on Siesta Key

Posted on April 8, 2009 by

Mark your calendars for May 2nd for the 37th annual Sand Sculpture Contest on Siesta Key. It will be held at the Public Beach. Registration starts at 8:30 am and you have until 1 pm when the judging starts. There … Continue reading →

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Siesta Key Christmas Tree Lighting 2008

Posted on December 2, 2008 by

Oh, we had a wonderful time.  After walking to the village with our neighbors, Catherine and Bob, we hung out near the tree in front of Cafe Gabiano’s.  While we waited, Santa was escorted through the Village to the center … Continue reading →

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Siesta Key Christmas Tree Lighting

Posted on November 22, 2008 by

As I was coming home from the grocery store in the Village, I noticed that the Christmas decorations were put up on the light posts.  They weren’t lighted yet, which made me think of last year’s tree lighting and how … Continue reading →

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Calvin Park

Posted on November 7, 2008 by

As you come across Siesta Drive heading west, it makes a sharp left turn onto Higel Avenue. At that corner on the right hidden behind vegetation is Calvin Park.  Its a nice little place to sit and chill.  There’s a … Continue reading →

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Siesta Key’s mystery solved

Posted on October 18, 2008 by

I’ve lived on Siesta Key for almost a year.  One of the first things I noticed is that if you go to any Google map, mapquest or www.weather.com for the local radar there’s a town on the north end of the … Continue reading →

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October events in and around Siesta Key FL

Posted on October 17, 2008 by

Here are some more October events for the Siesta Key area.  Check back in a week and I’ll have November events posted.  I’ll try to keep you busy while you’re here, although I know that the number one thing you’ll … Continue reading →

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What to do in the rain on Siesta Key

Posted on October 5, 2008 by

Its one of those rainy weekends on the Key.  Saturday morning was beautiful…not a trace of a cloud in the bright blue sky.  The cool breeze allowed us to turn off the A/C and open the windows.  As the day … Continue reading →

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Things to do on and around Siesta Key

Posted on September 23, 2008 by

Ever notice how once September arrives there is something to do every weekend? Summers in FL, I’ve noticed, are dull if you’re looking for festivals, parties, or special events. Then the weather starts getting perfect and the northern visitors start … Continue reading →

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My car conched out!

Posted on September 17, 2008 by

My car was so stinky when I got into it yesterday to drive to a meeting.  The whole way I kept thinking “what died in here”.  Wracking my brain I thought of maybe a small lizard got in the car … Continue reading →

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