Siesta Key
Siesta Key Beach is central Sarasota's gateway to the sparkling waters of the Gulf of Mexico, an island that combines luxurious amenities with a relaxed vibe that appeals to both visitors and locals.
Beaches Stories
Take In One of The Nation's Top Waterfront Views In Sarasota
With 40 miles of white sand beaches and a bay front with city views, Sarasota County, Fla., was named a USA Today's Great Waterfronts to Visit Across North America Top 10 List. Whether you take in the view from a sandy beach, aboard a floating vessel or from the warmth of your seat at the dining...
Water Sports: Siesta Key
By Elana Galerman
Adventure-seeking visitors to Siesta Key don't have to look far beyond the beach for an adrenaline rush.
Siesta Beach Sports
With wide stretches of powdery, quartz crystal sand, occasionally cooled by a Gulf sea breeze, Siesta Key Public Beach is prime property for big-time volleyball and soccer tournaments.
Free and Cheap Sarasota Vacations and Stay-cations
Even whenyou're short of cash,Sarasota is still hot and sunny ... and why let that beautiful weather go to waste when you can enjoy it for so little? While two-week-long vacations may be out of the question for some, it's still possible to do a few-day getaway. Save your money for airfare and...
"Sea Venice" Arts Project Brings Ocean Life Ashore
Grab your cameras: sea life has come ashore in Sarasota County—with the help of the local arts community."Over forty decorated dolphin and sea turtle statues have been placed throughout the county as part of the Venice Art Center’s "Sea Venice" public arts project, which matched sponsors...
Beach Picnics
By Elana Galerman
Grabbing a blanket and packing some PB&Js and soda cans makes for a simple beach picnic, but what if you want to get a little more creative?Your dream picnic can be just as magical as the ones you see on TV. Sarasota's scenery makes it simple. Enjoy a long picnic lunch in the sunshine or a quiet...
Siesta Key: No. 1 Beach, Champion Destination
If you want top-of-the-line, more-bang-for-your-buck, you may as well go with No. 1.
Pack Up and Camp Out
By Elana Galerman
Get in touch with nature, have fun with the whole family and do it all on a budget. Camping is an exciting and economical adventure for both visitors and locals.
Sarasota's Golf Resorts Entertain Non-Golfers
By Lisa Codianne Fowler
Gracious greens, softly undulating fairways, tranquil waters ...it's no secret that Sarasota's resorts boast some of the lushest links in the country. Longboat Key Club & Resort and The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota offer gorgeous championship courses that challenge golfers from novice to pro.But what if...
