They’re at the delightful Siesta Key Farmers Market, a Sunday morning institution on Siesta Key that can draw as many as 2,000 participants. Local venders display and sell fresh-cut flowers, soaps, coffee, teas, pastries, breads, cheeses, jellies, sauces, seafood, and sandwiches. You can view exquisite, delicate orchids, and you’ll have a chance to enjoy scrumptious cookies and cakes.

Once again Siesta Key has made the top 10 beaches in the United States and proves to be one of the best spots to live.

The Stickney Point Bridge is named after “Uncle” Ben Stickney (1842-1912), a Siesta Key pioneer and early settler who became legendary for his bighearted hospitality and for the huge parties and picnics held at his Siesta Key estate.

Sarasota ranked #14 on best places to live

Siesta Key area buyers and sellers advanced continuing education seminar is designed for consumers with prior real estate experience, who wish to hone their skills.

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Dragons, castles and mermaids, oh my. These are just a few of the sand sculptures created at this year’s Siesta Key Crystal Classic, an annual sand sculpting competition presented by Margaritaville® and made possible by Siesta Beach Festival Board.

One activity that will keep your child busy while offering exercise outdoors is participation in The Kids Summer Beach Runs. These one-mile beach runs begin on June 10, 2014 at 6:30 p.m. at Siesta Beach near the pavilion on Siesta Key. An additional Kids Summer Beach Run will be held each week on Wednesdays at Brohard Beach in Venice near the Venice Fishing Pier beginning on June 11.

The Drum Circle Distillery is known for its out-of-this-world rums. They offer Siesta Key Spiced Rum, Gold Rum, and Silver Rum that are crafted and produced right on the key. They have won a series of prestigious awards for their highly acclaimed rums including the 2012 Taste Test Award Winner from Cooking Light Magazine for their Spiced Rum.

Are you looking for a family-friendly way to celebrate Easter in Sarasota? We’ve got you covered! Here is a list of the various Easter celebrations happening in the area: