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.

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White Sands of Central Florida's Siesta Key Beach JustLuxe.com Did you know that Siesta Key Beach in the Sarasota area has award-winning white sands? A few of the nods of approval issued by various highly valued travel ...

Heed the siren song of the Suncoast Wisconsin State Journal Sunset on Siesta Key casts a striking glow over a children's game of two-hand touch. ANDREA ZANI -- Wisconsin State Journal When a warmer climate beckons to ...

A postcard from the Sunshine-less state Toronto Sun SIESTA KEY, Fla. — Canadians never really have reached a consensus on what atmospherics backdrop the Canadian dream: A ... and more »