Siesta Key Florida: Your Guide To Paradise
  Siesta Key Guide to Area Resources, Things to do, Places to Stay, and Real Estate

Siesta Key and Area Guide


Siesta Key
Siesta Key offers a getaway like you've never experienced. Famous for its white sand beaches, clear, warm waters and tropical nature preserves, the area is a haven for vacationers the world over.

Siesta Key is located along Florida's Gulf Coast, about an hour south of Tampa. The area is part of Florida's prestigious Sarasota County, which is known for its clean and hospitable environment and is considered the cultural epicenter of Florida.

About 24,000 people call Siesta Key home. Some residents are permanent, but many flock to the area for its seasonable winter.

Siesta Key has something for everyone. The vast amount of museums, nature reserves, dining, shopping, golf and outdoor activities ensure that you will never be bored.

Don't forget the beaches. Publications the world over have sung the praises of Siesta Key's powdery, white sand beaches and breathtaking scenery. The picturesque view of a Siesta Key sunset must be seen to be believed.

Siesta Key Guide has been designed to help you find accommodations and plan your vacation itinerary. For those who have experienced Siesta Key and are looking to relocate, we've included real estate listings to help you find your dream home.

Siesta Key News


Sarasota County unsure of keys-to-beaches sand plan
Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Peter van Roekens, who heads the Siesta Key Association's inlet management group, said he will discuss the latest recommendations with the association's ...

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New high-def webcam shows off Siesta Key Beach
WWSB ABC 7
SARASOTA COUNTY - A beautiful live, high-definition panoramic view of Siesta Beach is available to anyone to view on the Sarasota County and the Sarasota ...


Sea turtle nests vandalized on local beach
Longboat Key News
At least a half-dozen sea turtle nests have been vandalized on Siesta Key beaches so far this nesting season, according to Mote's Sea Turtle Patrol staff ...

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Bradenton Herald

NAMES AND FACES
Bradenton Herald
He specializes on Siesta Key properties and previously assisted industrial clients with their operations. Two Coldwell Banker of Florida officials from ...
Real estate peopleSarasota Herald-Tribune

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Coast Guard checks out reports of tar balls on Siesta Key
WWSB ABC 7
SIESTA KEY, FL. - The US Coast Guard was out on Siesta Key Beach Thursday morning, after reports of tar balls were found on shore, but Sarasota County ...



Siesta Key, FL


Siesta Key is located on an eight mile long barrier island known for it's powdery white sands. The moment you step onto just one of the many beaches, Siesta Key will captivate you. From sunrise to sunset, Siesta Key's world-famous beach displays its unsurpassed beauty to residents and tourists every year.


Siesta Key Sunset

Siesta Key Florida Named Top 3 Travel Hot Spot
TripAdvisor's TravelCast Top 10 Hot US Destinations for 2007 listed Siesta Key as the 3rd most popular destination. Nearly 4,000 travelers surveryed at TripAdvisor.

"Best Sand Beach in America" -The Travel Channel

"the whitest, finest beach sand in the world" -The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

"among America's very best beaches"
-Conde Nast Traveler
-National Geographic Traveler

Average annual Air temperature 72.6 F (22.6 C)