PAGES 25-27
FASHION AND SHOPPING
pgs 20-21
WATER WORLD www.SiestaKeyFitness.com
PAGES 28-29
Village pg 14 Cresent Beach pg 12 Intracoastal pg 30 Street pg 2
LOCAL MAPS INSIDE
GULF GATE SHOPS
FALL 2011 | The Publication with “Key� Information | www.SiestaKeyIslander.com | 941.539.0205
|Sarasota’s Namesake
The Legend of Sara DeSoto...
Sara, daughter of Spanish explorer Hernando DeSoto, is credited with being the inspiration for the name Sarasota. DeSoto explored this part of Florida in 1539, and according to legend, his daughter traveled with him. A tale picked up from the Seminole Indian legends and spun by George Fleming Chapline in 1906 in his book, “A Bunch of Grass: Some Verses and Some Otherâ€?, relates a story URPDQWLFDOO\ Ă€OOHG ZLWK WUHHV and forest,bays and early days. According to Chapline, a strong Indian brave name Chichi-Okobee offered himself to DeSoto’s guardsmen with the words, “Peace, I surrender to the warrior of the great white chiefâ€?. To secure their safe passage, DeSoto held ChichiOkobee hostage, then soon realized his prisoner willingly endured the throngs of captivity in order to be near his daughter, Sara. Due to the unfamiliar living conditions Okobee fell gravely ill and the physicians of the Spanish camp were unable to cure him. In his dying hour, Sara begged to be permitted to minister Chichi. Love’s potion, more powerful than the medicament of
medicine men, brought back the steady gaze to his eye, his health and strength. But when Sara fell ill, all the tender care given by the physicians were in vain. It was Chichi’s turn to beg DeSoto to allow him to return to his father’s camp and bring back the great medicine man, Ahti. Ahti kept long vigils by Sara’s side but was unable to revive her. Ahti’s powers had been matched with one greater than his; the Great Spirit had called her home. The distraught Chichi-Okobee requested that he might select the place of her burial and take part in the ceremony. One hundred Seminole braves led by Chichi-Okobee performed the burial of Sara. A silent canoe trip to “the most beautiful and most peaceful body of water that the Spaniards had ever beheldâ€? ended when Sara, ZLWK WKH ZKLWH ED\ Ă RZHUV LQ KHU blue-black hair, and the feather from the wing of the black heron in her hand, was tenderly lowered into the deep waters. At a signal from the young chief, every warrior sprang to their feet, tomahawk in hand and began a war chant. Once the echos died, they used their tomahawks to destroy their canoes sending them all to the bottom of the waters. Chichi-Okobee along with his hundred warriors had gone to guard the resting place of their young chieftain’s love. It is said that the sullen roar of the Gulf of Mexico, as it breaks upon the beaches, is but the QRLVH RI FRQĂ LFW 7KDW WKH JUHDW whitecaps which chase each
2nd Annual Siesta Key Crystal Classic Master Sandsculpting &RPSHWLWLRQ ‡ 7KXUVGD\ 0RQGD\ 1RYHPEHU For More Information read our events section on page 11 other and break and tumble across the pass are but the wrath of the warriors of Okobee and the children of the sea tossing their spirit arms and meeting in never-ending contest for possession of the bay. Chapline’s legend is based on bits of IDFW DQG VWRULHV JDWKHUHG LQ WKH ÀUVW GD\V RI Sarasota. A trip to the Everglades to speak to the Seminoles resulted in his learning the name of Ahti and the name Chichi-Okobee. Mrs. Neal Chapline Swain, the author’s niece, has researched the authenticity of the OHJHQG DQG KDV SXEOLVKHG KHU ÀQGLQJV LQ The Legend of Sara DeSoto. Here are some RI KHU ÀQGLQJV As DeSoto’s ships frequently plied
between Cuba and Florida, it is not unlikely that the Governor was visited by one of his admirers, whom being quite youthful, might easily have been mistaken for his daughters by the Indians. It is also known that a number of women died while accompanying the expedition and to avoid the desecration or mutilation of bodies by revengeful Indians, they were consigned to the deepest waters in many instances. Who the lovely Sara was and where she came from is still a mystery. That she lived and was buried in Sarasota Bay is generally accepted as legendary fact.
BOAT RENTALS
"! % " "! % # #"s
"! % " "! % # #"s % " % " ! ! ! s
Complete Bait & Tackle Shop
Fishing Charters ORVIS
Light Tackle Fly & Spin
ENDORSED FLY-FISTING OUTFITTERS
Sportswear
for Men & Women
Royal Robbins, Life is Good, Ex-OfďŹ cio, Colunbia, Patagonia, North Face, Quiksilver, Keen, Reef, Sperry & Teva, Sanuk, 5 Fingers, Olukai
941.349.4400
Open 7 Days 7am-6pm 1249 Stickney Point Rd. Siesta Key
ream Ice C Abel’s Rocketman
Casey Key Fish House www.siestakeyislander.com ‡ 941.539.0205 ‡ Fall 2011 ‡ Island
Visitor ‡ 3‡
|The Pelicans of Siesta Key A wonderful bird is the Pelican His bill will hold more than his belican. He can take in his beak Food enough for a week But I’m darned if I see how the helican... This humorous verse by Dixon L. Merritt contains one accurate statement “A wonderful bird is the Pelicanâ€?. Its bill will not hold more than its belly, and it cannot take enough food in its beak for a week. However, the beak or bill is remarkable. The Pelican uses this unusual physical feature together with his pouch as a hand to feed itself, as a tool to hammer, shear, and crack. And probably the most HIIHFWLYH Ă€VKLQJ QHW LQ WKH ZRUOG 0DQ\ SHRSOH EHOLHYH WKH 3HOLFDQ FDWFKHV DQG VWRUHV Ă€VK LQ LWV SRXFK WKHQ Ă LHV EDFN to its home to eat. This is not true. The bill and pouch are DFWXDOO\ D XQLTXH Ă€VKLQJ QHW WUDS XVHG LQ WKH 3HOLFDQV SHFXOLDU Ă€VKLQJ WHFKQLTXH :KHQ LW GLYHV WKH 3HOLFDQ JXOSV Ă€VK DQG ZDWHU LQWR WKH SRXFK XS WR VHYHQWHHQ SLQWV RI water is gulped in, when it surfaces, water is drained by
FRPSUHVVLRQ WKURXJK WKH WLS RI WKH ELOO OHDYLQJ WKH ÀVK inside. The pouch is also used to feed its young, with the SDUHQW RSHQLQJ LWV ELOO DQG RIIHULQJ KDOI GLJHVWHG ÀVK LQ WKH pouch for the baby birds to reach in and feed themselves. The Pelican is among the most ancient of earth’s living creatures. Some scientists date the Pelican to the Paleocene and Eocene periods some 60 to 70 million years ago. Science disagrees about the number of Pelicans species in the world, some claiming 10, others 12. But they do agree there are two distinct types in America. Our local character here in Sarasota is Pelecanus Occidentalis, the Brown Pelican. To most of us he looks like a bird mother nature put together out of amusement. Especially when he is waddling across the beach or dock. A very graceful bird when airborne, you’ll see
KLP ZLWK IDPLO\ DQG IULHQGV LQ Ă LJKW IRUPDWLRQ VDLOLQJ E\ your balcony almost close enough to touch. Pelicans have an intriguing relationship with man. They become very tame and will often develop friendships ZLWK ORFDO Ă€VKHUPDQ VKRZLQJ XS UHJXODUO\ IRU D KDQG out. Most area marinas have resident mascots that waddle up the docks and sit within a few feet with pleading eyes waiting to be fed. Because our local Brown Pelican is not a migrating bird, he lives here generation after generation. In the mangrove islands in our intracoastal waterway are rookeries where the Pelican builds his nest and bear young each year. :H DUH IRUWXQDWH WR KDYH VXFK D KHDOWK\ population of Pelicans. They are truly a unique addition to our island nature. If you would like to learn more about the Pelican a number of our local Siesta Key shops carry an excellent booklet called “Pelicanâ€?, by Ray Ovington. There is much to learn, for wonderful birds are the Pelicans of Siesta Key!
Marker 32
Live Music Sunday Friday, Saturday and
Siesta Key Beaches ‡4 ‡ Island
Visitor ‡ Fall 2011 ‡ 941.539.0205 ‡ www.siestakeyislander.com
|,W¡V 2IĂ€FLDO 5DWHG %HDFK ,Q $PHULFD E\ 'U %HDFK Siesta Beach is renowned for its breathtaking sunsets, easy-going waves, and gorgeous crystal white sand. The sand is 99% pure quartz, soft and cool to the touch. Among the many awards it has earned are the “Whitest, Finest Beach Sand in the Worldâ€? (The Great International White Sand challenge, 1987), “The Best Sand Beach in Americaâ€? (The Travel Channel, 2004) and for 2011, it was rated #1 beach in the 21st annual Top 10 Beach List, produced by coastal expert Dr. Stephen P. Leatherman, Director of Florida International University’s Laboratory for Coastal Research. Walking along, or swimming and playing in th Gulf of Mexico or merely basking in the tropical sun is enough fun for many folks, but others are drawn by Siesta Beach’s many amenities, which include tennis and vollyball courts, shaded playground and picnic/ barbecue areas and convienent concession stands. Shallow water near shorline and year-round lifeguard protection make it a great family beach. Beach wheelchairs can be borrowed to help special needs visitors cross the sand. There’s always something for everyone to do at Siesta Beach. It’s island location is within easy walking distance of the many
village shops and restaurants located in the beach tends to carry more shells, making Siesta Village. it perfect for beach combers and shell FROOHFWRUV 0DQ\ Ă€QG SHWULĂ€HG VKDUNV¡ WHHWK Crescent Beach offers the same lush, to take home and treasure, especially after a white sands, azure waters and stunning storm. sunsets, but it is relatively secluded and quiet, as it has only one public access road. Here are some usefull tips: Located just south of Siesta Beach, the scene here tends to be more peaceful and private. At the southern tip of this beach is Point of Rocks - a lovely snorkeling and diving area that is rich with coral rock formations as well ascolorful and abundant marine life. Crescent Beach visitors staying in nearby resorts, rentals and beach clubs rave (but only to their closest friends) about Siesta Key’s best “non-private privateâ€? beach.
3OHDVH UHPHPEHU ‡ 1R JODVV SHUPLWWHG RQ EHDFKHV ‡ $OZD\V UHVSHFW RWKHUV WKHLU SULYDF\ ‡ 1HYHU GDPDJH YHJHWDWLRQ RU WDNH OLYH VKHOOV
,I \RX ÀQG \RXUVHOI LQ WURXEOH 5HPDLQ FDOP &DOO IRU KHOS )ROORZ WKH LQVWUXFWLRQV RI UHVFXHU ,I \RX DUH EHLQJ VZHSW RXW WRVHD LQ D ULS FXUUHQW 5HPDLQ FDOP 2-Swim parallel to shore 2QFH RXW RI FXUUHQW VZLP WR VKRUH DW DQ DQJOH QRW VWUDLJKW LQ
Turtle Beach is at the southern tip of Siesta Key, and affords a sportier, “family playâ€? beach experience. The beach has picnic areas, a playground, a vollyball court and horseshoe pit. There’s also a boat launch, DQG Ă€VKLQJ LV SHUPLWWHG LQ WKH DGMDFHQW Blind Pass Lagoon. There are restaurants nearby, with shopping and a few local night spots just a short drive away. Turtle Beach is a narrow beach, with a somewhat steeper incline. The sand on the
|6LHVWD .H\ 'UXP &LUFOH Bring yourself a blanket or chair, most everyone does. It’s happening every Sunday starting a couple of hours before sunset, and ends around 10 PM. It’s an open free form community drum circle at the Siesta Key public beach. It meets up just south of the main pavilion between lifeguard stands 3 and 4 on Siesta Public Beach. Just follow your ears. This one is always a good time with solid musicality, dancing, and a great vibe. Some of these cats even keep on playing if it rains! Admission is free. 3KRWR FRXUWHV\ RI 7LPER
Beach Flags: Indicate surf & beach conditions
Siesta Key Public Beach Lifeguards on duty
Created Gems www.siestakeyislander.com 941.539.0205 Fall 2011 Island
Visitor 5
Map C #51
Best Kept Secrets 6 Island
Visitor Fall 2011 941.539.0205 www.siestakeyislander.com
|Let’s Keep This Place A Secret Just Between Us... When you by-pass Bentleys at over 50 miles per hour on the US41, you would never believe what secret it holds inside…! To say it’s a ‘hidden gem’ is a gross understatement; as one of Sarasota Counties premier quality, full service hotels, combined with one of Sarasota’s highest rated restaurants, Morgan’s, this is a place not to be missed. But the most amazing element of Bentleys is the Oasis that lies within! Centered in the complex, the outdoor ‘Osprey Beach’ pool area with its vast decks with man-made beaches, cabanas, gazebo’s, an awesome 80’ Tiki bar and casual dining Grille, this has got to be one of the most unbelievable discoveries you will make. You would think this would be enough, but not for the owners of this place; they also have a smart and trendy Seattle’s Best coffee shop with free WiFi access and a very classy nightclub called The Underground. It goes on… Bentleys has one of the biggest function rooms in the County being able to seat over 300 people for your dream wedding reception, party, corporate function, seminar or whatever you can come up with! They also have regular live bands inside and out. For Siesta Key residents and visitors, Bentleys has come up with a superb system of shuttling people to their location for us to enjoy their wonderful delights! They have teamed up with a local ‘Free Beaches Rides’ buggy company to transport guests from anywhere on the island to their shuttle bus pick up point at the South of the Key. This is a ‘priority’ service allowing people who want to go to Bentleys, to jump the ‘line’ for speedy transfer to their hotel.
From there it’s a quick and simple (about 15 minutes) free shuttle bus ride to Bentleys. This service runs from 10am until midnight allowing guests to enjoy a full day by the pool, and if they want, use the complementary showers and changing rooms to get dressed for a night in Morgan’s before moving on to the ‘Underground’ nightclub; then to be whisked back to Siesta Key without the worry of getting a ticket, genius! And
|Siesta Key Area Farmers’ Markets... Siesta Key Farmers’ Market | Siesta Village Plaza, 5124 Ocean Blvd., Located in Siesta Key Village Oct. - May 8am – 1pm | June – Sept. 8am – noon www.siestafarmersmarket.com Phillippi Farmhouse Market | Phillippi Estate Park 5500 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota Nov. - April, Wednesdays 9am to 2pm www.Farmhousemarket.org Sarasota Farmers’ Market Main St. & Lemon Ave. Saturdays, 7am – 12pm Year Round www.sarasotafarmersmarket.org
SASSY HAIR
on Siesta Key
209 Beach Road Sarasota, FL 34242 941.349.6525
www.sassyhair.com
what about this… for VIP guests who decide to book a night in one of their stunning higher grade suites, they even offer to pick you up in the hotel car; a brand new $80,000 Jaguar XJL, now that’s worth staying over for! Let’s get down to the important stuff; Food - superb, Service - excellent, Prices - very reasonable and made even more pleasant during the many 2for1’s they run, and how about this… at the Tiki bar they have a burger called the Bentleys ‘King Burger’ which has a single patty that weighs 2lb, and if you can eat the whole meal its free!!! We cannot state how highly we recommend a visit to Bentleys, especially now that they are offering our readers free access without having to buy the usual $25 ‘Resort Pass’ during season. But hey, let’s keep this place our little secret! To find out more, visit their website at www.BentleysResort.com or call them at 941-966-2121.
Bentley’s Resort Hotel 1660 S. Tamiami Trail, Osprey, FL 34229 | 941.966.2121 www.BentleysResort.com
|Greenleaf Wisconsin Cheese 4521 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34231, 941.923.9750 | www.greenleafcheese.com
At Greenleaf Wisconsin Cheese Shop the tradition of down home quality, warmth and friendliness lives on and you will notice the difference. They have over 140 different varieties of cheeses, quality Usinger’s brats, sausages and award winning butters from Grassland. Buy separately or pick up their cheese and sausage packages, which are designed to give you the perfect cheese and sausage pairing. They also offer gift baskets and gift FHUWLÀFDWHV
Bentley’s Resort Hotel www.siestakeyislander.com 941.539.0205 Fall 2011 Island
Visitor 7
Tropical Tastes 8 Island
Visitor Fall 2011 941.539.0205 www.siestakeyislander.com
Tortuga Gorda Cocktail |It’s a Family Affair at SKOB... By julsw | Courtesy of Caribbean Travel + Life
This fruity, tropical island drink packs quite a punch with 4 types of liquor. SERVES 1 1 oz. Cruzan 151 rum 1 oz. pineapple rum 1 oz. blue Curaçao 1 oz. melon liqueur 1 oz. each of pineapple juice and orange juice 1 oz. Sprite 1. Mix in a big glass with ice. Stir, then garnish with an orange and a cherry.
What could be better than having oysters at an authentic Florida Oyster Bar? How about oysters and live entertainment seven nights a week. The Siesta Key Oyster Bar is better known as SKOB (much as we refer to this publication as SKIV). Located in the heart of Siesta Key Village, it is a family owned and operated business. Jack, the father, retired from Chicago to Sarasota. His daughters Jill and Beth, along with their families, were soon to follow. Once Jill found out the Siesta Key Oyster Bar was for sale, it didn’t take much to convince her sister and brotherin-law to join her quest to possess the true family beach bar. The SKOB was purchased by “The Family” in November of 2003. The family has grown beyond Jill, Geno, Beth and Keith; they consider staff and regular customers as part of the family. Keeping true to their name, the SKOB’s specialty is oysters on the half shell. They even have a Crustacean Happy Hour that happens
every day from 3 – 6 daily featuring oysters RQ WKH KDOI VKHOO DQG /RXLVLDQD FUDZÀVK 7KH menu has a large assortment of appetizers, salads, sandwiches, burgers, seafood entrees and a very neat kid’s menu. You can enjoy your meal on a large deck overlooking Ocean Blvd or inside with the air-conditioning. The SKOB offers full bar service and has a late night Happy Hour featuring 2 for 1 drink specials starting at 10pm Sunday through Thursday and 11pm Friday and Saturday. SKOB features live music each and every day! The groups play island favorites like “Margaritaville,” but they also have wide repertoires of popular tunes from today and yesterday. Who knows, you may even catch some great Delta Blues.
The music starts 7pm Monday thru Thursday, 8pm Friday & 1pm Saturday & Sunday. 5238 Ocean Blvd. On the Siesta Key Village Map location B #45. 941-346-5443 www.skob.com.
City Pizza Menu www.siestakeyislander.com ‡ 941.539.0205 ‡ Fall 2011 ‡ Island Visitor ‡ 9‡
Menu
Pizza - Pasta - Salads - Subs and more...
Restaurant New York Style! 12� Personal Pie.......................................$9.95 Small Pizza 14’’ inch - 6 Slices ................$12.00 Large Pizza 16’’ - 8 Slices .......................$14.00 Sicilian (Thick) 14�x16� inch - 8 Slices .....$16.00 Additional Toppings .............................. $2.00 Gourmet Toppings .................................$4.00 Half Topping............................................$1.25 Half Gourmet..........................................$2.25 Standard Pizza Toppings: ‡ ,WDOLDQ 6DXVDJH ‡ 6OLFHG 0HDWEDOOV ‡ 3HSSHURQL ‡ 2YHQ %DNHG +DP ‡ 6WULS %DFRQ ‡ &DQDGLDQ %DFRQ ‡ 0XVKURRPV ‡ $QFKRYLHV ‡ *UHHQ 3HSSHUV ‡ 2QLRQV ‡ %ODFN 2OLYHV ‡ 6OLFHG 7RPDWRHV ‡ )UHVK *DUOLF ‡ 6SLQDFK ‡ 3LQHDSSOH ‡ %URFFROL *RXUPHW 3L]]D 7RSSLQJV ‡ $UWLFKRNH ‡ )HWD &KHHVH ‡ (JJSODQW ‡ *ULOOHG &KLFNHQ ‡ 6KULPS ‡ 6XQ 'ULHG 7RPDWRHV ‡ 3RUWDEHOOD 0XVKURRP ‡ &ODPV
Stromboli Roll 2 Ingredients ...........................$8.95 $GGLWLRQDO ,QJUHGLHQWV HDFK *RXUPHW ,QJUHGLHQWV HDFK
Specialty Pizzas No Substitutions Allowed ..........14� ............ 16� Marinara................................ $14.95 ..... $17.85 &RDWHG ZLWK *DUOLF 2LO DQG )UHVK %DVLO DQG 7RPDWRHV 7RSSHG ZLWK 3DUPHVDQ &KHHVH
Black Pearl Seafood Pizza ..... $18.50 .... $21.40
%DE\ 6KULPS DQG &ODPV 6SLQDFK 7RPDWRHV DQG %ODFN 2OLYHV
Chicken Ranch Pizza ............. $18.50 .... $21.40
5DQFK 'UHVVLQJ 6OLFHG 7RPDWRHV 6WULS %DFRQ &KLFNHQ %UHDVW &RDWHG ZLWK *DUOLF DQG 2LO DQG 7RSSHG ZLWK &KHGGDU &KHHVH
Meat Lover’s Pizza ................. $18.50 .... $21.40 3HSSHURQL 6DXVDJH 6WULS %DFRQ DQG 0HDWEDOOV
Vegetable Pizza ..................... $18.50 .... $21.40 0XVKURRPV 3HSSHUV 2QLRQV %ODFN 2OLYHV 6OLFHG 7RPDWRHV
Open 7 Days A Week Sunday - Thursday 8:30am to 10pm Friday and Saturday 8:30am to 11pm
941-349-4490 6645 Midnight Pass Road, Siesta Key, FL
White Pizza ........................... $15.95 .....$18.85
:LWK D 'HOLFLRXV :KLWH :LQH 6DXFH DQG %OHQG RI 6SLFHV
Pesto Pizza ............................ $16.50 .... $19.40
:LWK &KRLFH RI 3DVWD
5LFRWWD 0R]]DUHOOD DQG 3URYRORQH &KHHVH
3HVWR 6DXFH 3UHSDUHG ZLWK )UHVK %DVLO DQG *DUOLF
Hot & Spicy ............................ $16.50 .... $19.40
Mediterranean Pizza ............. $18.50 .... $21.40 0R]]DUHOOD &KHHVH $UWLFKRNH +HDUWV %ODFN 2OLYHV DQG 6OLFHG 7RPDWRHV
Davy Jones Deep Sea Calamari ............. $14.95
Salads
Sicilian Pizza - 14�x16� inch - 8 Slices .....$16.00
Dinner Salad ........................................... $3.75 Tossed Salad ............................................$8.50
Stromboli Pizza (Baked Between Two Dough Crusts).....$25.95
Chef Salad .............................................. $9.50
3HSSHURQL %DQDQD 3HSSHUV DQG )UHVK *DUOLF 7KLFN &UXVW
/HWWXFH 7RPDWRHV 0XVKURRPV 2OLYHV 3HSSHURQL 0R]]DUHOOD &KHHVH DQG 2QLRQV
5LFRWWD 0R]]DUHOOD 3HSSHURQL 6DXVDJH %ODFN 2OLYHV *UHHQ 3HSSHUV 0XVKURRPV 2QLRQV DQG 0HDWEDOOV
/HWWXFH 7RPDWRHV 0XVKURRPV 2OLYHV 3HSSHURQL 0R]]DUHOOD 6ZLVV &KHHVH 2QLRQV +DP DQG 7XUNH\
Calzones
/HWWXFH 7RPDWRHV 0XVKURRPV 2OLYHV 3HSSHURQL 2QLRQV 3URYRORQH &KHHVH 6DODPL DQG $QFKRYLHV
5ROOHG 2YHU 'RXJK )LOOHG :LWK 0R]]DUHOOD &KHHVH 5LFRWWD &KHHVH $QG 2XU 2ZQ %OHQG 2I 6SLFHV :LWK 0DULQDUD 6DXFH 2Q 7KH 6LGH
Cheese Calzone ...................................... $6.50 Additional Toppings ................................$1.75 Gourmet Toppings ..................................$2.25
Antipasto Salad ......................................$9.95 Tuna Salad .............................................. $8.25 /HWWXFH 7RPDWRHV 2OLYHV 2QLRQV &HOHU\ DQG 7XQD LQ /LJKW 0D\R
Greek Salad ............................................$9.25 /HWWXFH 7RPDWRHV 2OLYHV 2QLRQV DQG )HWD &KHHVH
6HH 3L]]D 7RSSLQJV IRU ZKDWÂśV DYDLODEOH IRU \RXU &DO]RQH
Caesar Salad ...........................................$8.50
Pasta Dinners
Chicken or Grouper Available on Any of Our House Salads $4.00
($2.00 Split plate charge.)
Stuffed Shells ..........................................$12.95 Lasagna ................................................ $13.50 Ravioli (Meat or Cheese) ....................... $12.50 Chicken Parmigiana with Choice of Pasta ...... .............................................................. $14.95 Veal Parmigiana with Choice of Pasta ........... .............................................................. $16.95 Ziti or Spaghetti with Marinara ..............$9.95 $OIUHGR 6DXFH DYDLODEOH
Baked Ziti or Spaghetti ..........................$12.95 Spaghetti with Red or White Clam Sauce ........ .............................................................. $14.95 Ziti or Spaghetti with Meatballs ............ $12.50 Ziti with Broccoli or Mushrooms .............$12.25 $YDLODEOH ZLWK 5HG RU :KLWH :LQH 6DXFH
Eggplant Parmigiana (with Choice of Pasta) . City Pizza Supreme ................ $19.75 ....$22.95 .............................................................. $14.95 6DXVDJH 3HSSHURQL %ODFN 2OLYHV 0XVKURRPV 2QLRQV Ziti Calabrese .........................................$13.95 *UHHQ 3HSSHUV $QFKRYLHV DQG 0HDWEDOOV
W Deli e ver
)UHVK *DUOLF ZLWK 2OLYH 2LO 3OXP 7RPDWRHV 0R]]DUHOOD &KHHVH DQG 0XVKURRPV
Pesto with Your Choice of Pasta ............$12.95 Shrimp Scampi .....................................$15.95
5RPDLQH /HWWXFH 7RPDWRHV &URXWRQV DQG &DHVDU 'UHVVLQJ
Munchies and More Soup of the Day ......................................$3.95 Hamburger .............................................$5.95 ZLWK )ULHV DGG
Cheeseburger ..........................................$6.95 ZLWK )ULHV DGG
Side Order of Meatballs or Meat Sauce ...$4.25 Mozzarella Sticks..................................... $8.25 Calamari Rings .......................................$8.95 Buffalo Wings ......... Small $5.95 Large $8.95 French Fries ............................................$3.95 Side Order of Spaghetti .......................... $4.50 House Bread (Focaccia) .......................... $1.99 Garlic Cheese Bread ............................... $4.50 $ 'HOLFLRXV %OHQG RI 6SLFHV DQG &KHHVH
Homemade Chips ...................................$4.25 Hot & Cold Subs, Kids Meals, & Desserts available
WINE & BEER OFFERED
Prices are subject to change 18% Gratuity added for parties of Six or More
Dine-in, Take-out, or Delivery (Outside Dining Available) s WWW CITYPIZZAOFSARASOTA COM
Full Service Restaurant:
Tropical Treasures ‡10 ‡ Island
Visitor ‡ Fall 2011 ‡ 941.539.0205 ‡ www.siestakeyislander.com Jill@weddingsonwater.com
941-379-7327
Places of Worship Siesta Key Presbyterian Chapel (See Siesta Key street map for location)
*OHDVRQ $YH 6LHVWD .H\ 941.349.1166
St. Michael Catholic Church (See Siesta Key street map for location)
5394 Midnight Pass Rd., Siesta Key | 941.349.4174
St. Boniface Episcopal Church (See Siesta Key street map for location)
:HGGLQJV ‡ &RPPLWPHQW ‡ 9RZ 5HQHZDO ‡ $QQLYHUVDU\ &HOHEUDWLRQV ‡ 0HPRULDOV
T
KH )ORDWLQJ &KDSHO RQ WKH %D\ $PHULFD¡V ÀUVW à RDWLQJ &KDSHO ZKHUH \RXU FHUHPRQ\ LQFOXGHV D FUXLVH XSRQ WKH EHDXWLIXO ,QWUDFRDVWDO ZDWHUZD\V EHWZHHQ 6DUDVRWD DQG $QQD 0DULD )ORULGD 7KH EHDXWLIXO à RDWLQJ &KDSHO FRPELQHV D WUDGLWLRQDO VHWWLQJ ZLWK WKH QDWXUDO EHDXW\ RI )ORULGD WR FUHDWH D FRPSOHWHO\ XQLTXH PHPRUDEOH ZHGGLQJ H[SHULHQFH &RPIRUWDEOH FOLPDWH FRQWUROOHG VHDWLQJ IRU XS WR JXHVWV ‡ 7KH &KDSHO KDV D 6XQGD\ : 2 : ´:RUVKLS RQ :DWHU¾ VHUYLFH WKDW LQFOXGHV D EHDXWLIXO FUXLVH RQ WKH ,QWUDFRDVWDO :DWHUZD\ ‡ 7KHUH LV QR FKDUJH LW LV QRQ GHQRPLQDWLRQDO DQG LW LV D JUHDW ZD\ WR FRPH YLVLW DQG H[SHULHQFH WKH &KDSHO DW VHD
Take a Tour Now www.weddingsonwater.com Home Port: 7040 N. Tamiami Trail (US 41) 6DUD %D\ 0DULQD DW WKH 5DPDGD :DWHUIURQW ,QQ PLOHV 1RUWK RI 8QLYHUVLW\
%RDUG DW OHDYH 3RUW DW DQG UHWXUQ WR 3RUW DW FDOO RU FKHFN RQ OLQH IRU DQ\ VFKHGXOH FKDQJHV
5615 Midnight Pass Road, Siesta Key 941.349.5656
Floating Chapel on the Bay
America’s Only Floating Chapel
Home Port: Ramada Waterfront Inn, 1 7DPLDPL 7UDLO 6DUDVRWD 941.379.7327
Temple Sinai, a Reform Congregation 7KH FORVHVW -HZLVK FRQJUHJDWLRQ WR WKH NH\ IRU YLVLWRUV
6 /RFNZRRG 5LGJH 5RDG 6DUDVRWD 941.924.1802 templesinai-sarasota.org
|Rocketman
1888 Stickney Point Road., Sarasota, FL 34231 | 941.923.2096 www.rocketmanshop.com
Our shop provides everything you need to get your groove on. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking for an oldschool rock â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;n roll concert t-shirt, come and see XV <RX¡OO Ă&#x20AC;QG D ZLGH YDULHW\ RI SURGXFWV IURP \RXU IDYRULWH PXVLFDO EDQGV DV ZHOO DV FORWKLQJ LQFHQVH UHFUHDWLRQDO LWHPV DQG ZDOO WDSHVWULHV :H DOVR FDUU\ ORWV RI LWHPV IURP EDQGV DQG ZH FDQ KHOS \RX Ă&#x20AC;QG WKH SURGXFWV WKDW DUH ULJKW IRU you. Be sure to take advantage of our 20% coupon located on street map, page 2. 2XU QHZ H[WHQGHG VWRUH KRXUV DUH DP ² SP GD\V D ZHHN
|Abelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ice Cream, Inc.
1886 Stickney Point Road., Sarasota, FL 34231 | 941.921.5700 Located LQ 6RXWK %ULGJH 3OD]D EHWZHHQ 1HZ
%DODQFH DQG 6WRQHZRRG *ULOO RSHQHG LQ $SULO :H SURXGO\ RIIHU RYHU Ă DYRUV RI SUHPLXP )ORULGD PDGH LFH FUHDP ZLWK XQLTXH Ă DYRUV OLNH 6QLFNHUOLFLRXV &RFRQXW $OPRQG )XGJH %HDU &ODZ 6WHOODU &RIIHH %LUWKGD\ &DNH HWF 7KH menu includes current ice cream shop items plus items that take you back to the good old fashion soda bar era. Handcrafted gourmet chocolate WUXIĂ HV %UDJV DQG WUDGLWLRQDO LWHPV DUH GLVSOD\HG in a refrigerated/humidity controlled cabinet WR LQVXUH MXVW PDGH IUHVKQHVV 7R FRPSOHWH RXU VKRSV RIIHULQJV D QDWLRQDOO\ NQRZQ QRUWKHDVWHUQ manufacture of jams/jellies, chutneys, mustards, VDOVDV FKHHVH EDOO PL[HV DQG GHVVHUW WRSSLQJV ZLWK recipes available for all items. We comfortably VHDW SDWURQV LQ RXU QHZO\ FRQVWUXFWHG VWRUH :H DUH RSHQ WR 30 GD\V ZHHN
Siesta Key Events Calendar
History www.siestakeyislander.com Â&#x2021; 941.539.0205 Â&#x2021; Fall 2011 Â&#x2021; Island
Sundays, October 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, 2011 Fall Music Series
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens: 1:00pm â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3:00pm. Listen to sounds of the seasons under the Banyans at Selby Gardens. All-American cookout fare, beer, wine, soda and water will also be available for purchase. No food, beverages or coolers are allowed into the Gardens for this special event. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets.
Monday, October 31, 2011 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Safe Treatsâ&#x20AC;? Halloween
Siesta Key Village 3-6pm. Bring your little ones to trick or treat in Siesta Village. Look for participating members displaying balloons and pumpkins Ă LHUV LQ WKHLU ZLQGRZV
November 1, 2011 through February 2011 Penguin Island Exhibit
Mote Aquarium 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway, Sarasota. Visitors will have the chance to meet and learn more about these â&#x20AC;&#x153;black-tieâ&#x20AC;? guests through daily visits and special meet-and-greet opportunities. Not all penguins live in chilly climates. The black-footed penguins coming to Mote Aquarium are native to South Africa, where the ocean currents are cold and the climate is moderate.
Saturday & Sunday, November 5 & 6, 2011 24th Annual Downtown Venice Art Festival
Downtown Venice comes alive for this annul tradition. Venice is located on the southern side of Sarasota County and the show is set-up along a charming historic downtown street.
Thursday - Monday, November 10-14, 2011 2nd Annual Siesta Key Crystal Classic Master Sandsculpting Competition 24 of the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Topâ&#x20AC;? master sculptors from around the world will complete for the â&#x20AC;&#x153;World Championships of Sand Sculpting Doubles Titleâ&#x20AC;?. The Siesta Key Crystal Classic is open to the public at no cost; however, if you want to get up close to view each sculpture, you can purchase a daily pass for $5.00.
Saturday & Sunday, November 12-13 & 19-20, 2011 8th Annual Sarasota Medieval Fair
Sarasota Fairgrounds, 10am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6pm. Live the majesty and madness of knights, jesters, minstrels, bell dancers, wenches, and sword swingers. Watch the full contact joust and human combat chess tournaments. Feast on turkey legs and hearty ales from the English pubs. Enjoy Celtic music and the new artisan marketplace with over 100 shops, food and snack booths. There are 11 stages holding over 75 shows daily.
Saturday, November 26, 2011 Annual Lighting & Holiday Open House
Siesta Key Village, 6pm â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9pm. Children can give Santa their wish list, have their face painted, visit with Santaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s elves and be entertained by Clifford the Big Red Dog and Sunshine the Clown. Gift bags provided by Beach Bazaar will EH JLYHQ WR WKH Ă&#x20AC;UVW FKLOGUHQ ZKR YLVLW ZLWK 6DQWD 6DQWD ZLOO DUULYH E\ Ă&#x20AC;UH WUXFN DW DSSUR[LPDWHO\ SP %XVLQHVVHV ZLOO SURYLGH UHIUHVKPHQWV ZKLOH \RX HQMR\ OLYH PXVLFDO HQWHUWDLQPHQW E\ WKH 3LQH 9LHZ +LJK 6FKRRO -D]] %DQN Barbershop Quartets, Key Board Players and choirs. Ocean Blvd. will be lined with luminaries and businesses will be holiday decorated. Free Trolley Rides available from Siesta Key Public Beach to the Village from 5:30pm â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 10:00pm.
Visitor Â&#x2021; 11Â&#x2021;
|Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s In A Name? by Emy Stein... Ever wonder how some streets got named? Take â&#x20AC;&#x153;Midnight Pass Roadâ&#x20AC;? for instance. This road runs almost the entire length of Siesta Key and begs the question: What the heck happened at midnight on this sleepy little island back when it was named? Curious, I did a bit of research and came across an article informing me that a pass was created on the southern tip of Siesta Key back in 1921 by a hurricane. Digging a little further, I found that the pass was originally named Musketeer Pass and was renamed Midnight Pass in 1924. Interestingly, that was around the time of prohibition so I continued to read a few more articles until I came across one Roberts Hotel about Captain Louis Roberts. It detailed how he was a Key West native and traveled Floridaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s west coast in D VPDOO Ă&#x20AC;VKLQJ ERDW +H GHFLGHG WR VHWWOH RQ Siesta Key after falling in love and marrying 2FHDQ +DQVRQ GDXJKWHU RI 3HWHU +DQVRQ RI Little Sarasota Bay. They wasted no time in starting a family. And, as their family grew in size, so did the house. Roberts continued to add to the house and in the early 1900â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the Roberts FODQ VWDUWHG WDNLQJ LQ ZLQWHU YLVLWRUV +LV hospitality combined with his wifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s culinary VNLOOV SURYHG SURĂ&#x20AC;WDEOH VR KH GHFLGHG WR H[SDQG their home again to take on even more winter
YLVLWRUV ,Q KH QDPHG LW WKH 5REHUWV +RWHO It was later renamed Siesta Inn and has since been replaced with a private home. When prohibition hit with the enactment of the Volstead Act in 1919, rum-runners navigated throughout the area. Cargoes of illegal liquor would be run in from the Gulf. 7KH IDVWHVW ERDWV ZHUH GLVJXLVHG DV Ă&#x20AC;VKLQJ boats and could maneuver up the shallow canals where the larger boats of the federal agents couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t pursue them. There were reports of a bootleggersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; shack springing up in the mangroves on Roberts Point and a speakeasy appearing on a cove at the north end of +DQVHQ %D\RX $FFRUGLQJ WR Captain Robertsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; brother-inODZ +HQU\ ´/RXLV ORYHG KLV booze.â&#x20AC;? And interestingly, even more guests came to Robertsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; establishment during this time. So even though many will claim that the street is so named because the hurricane back in 1921 came through at midnight creating the original pass, in the back of my mind I will always wonder if bootlegging may have played a role in it? Whatever the reason, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m sure Captain Roberts would be proud in knowing he was one of the many great pioneers that brought life, and perhaps a bit of mystery, to Siesta Key.
Photos courtesy of Sarasotaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s History Center.
Crescent Beach Featured Shops Â&#x2021;12 Â&#x2021; Island
Visitor Â&#x2021; Fall 2011 Â&#x2021; 941.539.0205 Â&#x2021; www.siestakeyislander.com
|City Pizza, Inc.
www.citypizzaofsarasota.com 6645 Midnight Pass Road, Sarasota, FL 34242 941.349.4490 City Pizza Inc. is a friendly, family owned and operated restaurant that began in 1989, serving the neighborhood area. Our specialty is Italian and we pride ourselves in making your food fast and fresh when you order it. We are a casual restaurant close to the beach. Licensed to serve beer and wine to compliment our large menu. For your pleasure and convenience, we offer take-out and delivery, but please feel free to dine in or eat on our porch. Come early and stay late! Enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner at City Pizza Inc.
|Captain Curtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Crab & Oyster Bar
www.captaincurts.com 1200 Old Stickney Point Road, Siesta Key, FL 34242 | 941.349.3885 | brad@captaincurts.com A family seafood restaurant. Fish, seafood, prime rib, baby back ribs, baskets, sandwiches, salads & childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s menu. Full bar. Happy hour 4-6pm featuring The Back Room Saloon & Sports Bar. Live entertainment. Daily lunch & dinner specials. Gift Shop. Open 7 days a week.
|Crescent Beach Grocery
1211 Old Stickney Point Road, Sarasota, FL Owners: Nancy Connelly & Bill Singleton 941.312.0472 The Crescent Beach Grocery is Siesta Keyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s premier full-service grocery store. Carrying an extremely wide range of groceries, sundries, beer, wine, delicatessen items and fresh-cut meat â&#x20AC;&#x201C; as well as practically anything else you can think of â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the grocery caters to the needs of both residents and visitors on Siesta Key. The store is particularly well-known for providing good value, personal service and a warm, friendly environment.
|The Orange Octopus
1220 Old Stickney Point Road, Siesta Key, FL 34242 | 941.346.8080 Home of the orange squeeze! Featuring handmixed ice cream, coffees, shakes, malts, sundaes, smoothies, candles and fudge. Ask us about our ice cream parties! Located behind Captain Curtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Restaurant on the corner of Midnight Pass & Old Stickney Point Road. Open daily until 9:30pm.
|Jonnyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Free Beach Rides
|The Green Turtle
6525 Midnight Pass Road, Sarasota, FL 34242 941.349.4751 Siesta Keyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most friendly & unique shopping VSRW <RX¡OO Ă&#x20AC;QG JLIWV VRXYHQLUV EHDFK IDVKLRQV beach supplies, beach cover-ups, ladies & junior fashions, plus a super menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s line! Siesta Keyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest seashell & coral selection!
www.jonnysfreebeachrides.com Siesta Key | 941.306.9097 Jonnyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Free Beach Rides is a new service here on Siesta Key, Providing a fun, safe and ecofriendly way to cruz the Key. We will pick you up in our 6-seater electric vehicle. Our service route extends from Turtle Beach to Siesta Key |A Bridge For Independence Village. Operating hours are from 10 am - 2 am www.abridgeforindependence.com daily. Call 941-306-9097. 866.279.4390 Kimberly Stanford has been a nurse for over 24 years. She is currently a Registered Nurse |Siesta Sports Rentals with a degree in Business Administration and www.siestasportsrentals.com also maintains an Administratorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license. 6551 Midnight Pass Rd., Siesta Key, FL Kimberlyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nursing experience includes 941-346-1797 | Fax: 941-346-1954 Located on beautiful Siesta Key Island a multitude of Health Care environments providing you with hours of fun, whether including Hospitals, Long Term Care, Assisted vacationing or living in Florida, we offer you Living, Nutritional Centers and Home Health the opportunity to see Sarasota and Siesta Key, Care. In April 2008, after 18 years of Home Care Florida the way it was meant to be seen. Just steps experience, Kimberly Stanford started her from Crescent Beach, we provide friendly, quality service at affordable prices. Delivery and pick up own In-Home Care business named A Bridge available. Mention you found our web site and For Independence LLC. The company has we will give a discount off your next rental. Stop grown successfully and now serves 5 counties; Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte, Monroe and by and say hello. Pinellas. In January 2011, Kimberly added a new platform of services which will include Home Watch and Concierge services. |Siesta 4-Rent www.siesta4rent.com 6555 Midnight Pass Rd., Siesta Key, FL 34242 |Miguelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Restaurant 6631 Midnight Pass Rd., Crescent Plaza 941.349.5500 | 877.482.5550 941.349.4024 | www.miguelsrestaurant.net rentals@siesta4rent.com Miguelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s is a family owned restaurant that We offer Studios â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5 BR condos and Homes here on beautiful Siesta Key Beach. All units specializes in French and Continental cuisine. fully equipped, most directly on the beach Serving Siesta Key since 1983, they offer a wide or beach access. Pets welcome at some. Call selection of appetizers and include fresh gulf or check website for rates. 1 week minimum VHDIRRG FKRLFHVW FXWV RI ÂżOHW PLJQRQ GHOLFLRXV poultry and veal dishes among their entrees. Happy required. hour is offered daily along with a complete menu for early diners. Open 7 days a week starting from |Siesta Key Bike & Kayak, LLC 5:00pm til close. www.siestakeybikeandkayak.com 1224 Old Stickney Point Road, Siesta Key, FL 34242 | 941.346.0891 Siesta Key Bike and Kayak, located on Siesta Key is family owned and operated serving Siesta Key, Lido Beach, Turtle Beach, Crescent To advertise in print or online: Contact Bob Beach, Sarasota and the surrounding areas. or Emy Stein at 941.539.0205. We offer a variety of energizing and relaxing Send editorial or photos via email to: things to do while you visit this beautiful scenic ebstein@comcast.net area. We offer quality equipment and a friendly Published by Island Visitor Publishing, LLC reliable expert staff so that you can get the most from your vacation... GUARANTEED.
LOCAL RIDES ON SIESTA KEY
9AM - 2AM EVERY DAY!
-TIPS ONLY-
Call C Ca a 941.306.9097 9 306 909 306 909 www.jonnysfreebeachrides.com
ACCOMODATIONS Re/Max Tropical Sands .............. B-3 #1 BANKS Bank of America ...........................A-3 #3 BARS & NIGHTCLUBS Capt. Curtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Backroom Saloon ............................................ B-3 #7 Crescent Club.............................. C-3 #13 Sniki Tiki ...................................... B-3 #8 DELIS & SANDWICHES Annaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sandwiches ...................C-3 #14 The Beach Deli @ Crescent Beach Grocery .......................................... B-3 #1 FASHION & ACCESSORIES &%¡V 6DOWZDWHU 2XWĂ&#x20AC;WWHUV ...........A-3 #4 Coconuts Fashion ....... B-3 #1 & B-3 #8 Green Turtle Swimwear ............ C-3 #14 Key Casual Fashions ..................D-4 #17 Things You Like ......................... C-3 #14 GIFTS & SOUVENIRS Capt. Curtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Souvenirs ............... B-3 #8 Green Turtle Shells & Gifts ....C-3 #14 The Silversmith ..........................D-4 #17 Silver City Jewelry ..................... C-3 #14 HEALTH & BEAUTY Classic Shapes In Hair ............... C-3 #14 Lorraineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Beauty & Barber ....... B-3 #8 Salon Siesta..................................D-4 #17 ICE CREAM & TREATS Orange Octopus .......................... B-3 #8 LIQUOR STORES Crescent Beach Grocery ............. B-3 #1 Crescent Club.............................. B-3 #13 Siesta Spirits ................................ C-4 #17 MAILING & SHIPPING Mail Pack Center ........................ C-3 #14 86 3RVW 2IĂ&#x20AC;FH 6XE 6WDWLRQ ........ C-3 #14 MARKETS 7-11 Store ..................................... C-3 #16 Crescent Beach Grocery ............ B-3 #1 Davidsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Drugs....................... C-3 #14 MISCELLANEOUS Moving & Storage ...................... B-4 #10 Flowers by Fudgie......................D-4 #17 REAL ESTATE Beckmann Realty ........................ B-3 #8 Moynihan Realty ........................D-4 #17 Siesta 4-Rent .................................C-3 #1 RESTAURANTS Boatyard Waterfront Bar & Grill............ .......................................................A-5 #12 Capt. Curts Crab & Oyster Bar ............. ......................................................... B-3 #7 City Pizza Italian Restaurant . D-4 #17 Claytonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Siesta Grille ................. B-3 #9 Javierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Restaurant ..................... C-4 #17 Miguelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Restaurant..................C-4 #17 WATER SPORTS - FISHING A to Z Beach & Bike Rentals .....A-5 #12 &%¡V 6DOWZDWHU 2XWĂ&#x20AC;WWHUV ...........A-3 #4 Dockside Bait Shop ......................A-4 #6 Siesta Key Bike & Kayak .......... B-3 #8 Siesta Key Marine.........................A-4 #5 Siesta Key Watersports..............A-5 #12 Siesta Sports Rentals ................C-3 #14 SK Parasail & Jetski (Inside CBâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s) .......... .........................................................A-3 #4
Crescent Beach Featured Shops www.siestakeyislander.com 941.539.0205 Fall 2011 Island
Visitor 13
Map B-3#8
Great Service Best Prices! Bicycle, Kayak & Scooter B Rental
1224 Old Stickney Pt. Rd., Siesta Key
941-346-0891
Map C-3#14
Expires 12/31/2011
&ĞĂƚƵƌŝŶŐ͗ Hand-Mixed Ice Cream ͻ Cones ͻ Shakes ͻ Malts ͻ Sundaes ͻ Smoothies ͻ ŽīĞĞ Θ ĂŐĞůƐ Map B-3#8
Home of the Orange Squeeze!
Map C-3 #14
/Ŷ ^ĞĂƐŽŶ ,ŽƵƌƐ ϴ DͲϵ͗ϯϬWD
941ͻ346ͻ8080
ϭϮϮϬ KůĚ ^ƟĐŬŶĞLJ WŽŝŶƚ ZŽĂĚ ^ŝĞƐƚĂ <ĞLJ ͻ ĞŚŝŶĚ ĂƉƚĂŝŶ Ƶƌƚ͛Ɛ ZĞƐƚĂƵƌĂŶƚ ŽƌŶĞƌ ŽĨ DŝĚŶŝŐŚƚ WĂƐƐ Θ KůĚ ^ƟĐŬŶĞLJ WŽŝŶƚ ZŽĂĚ
Siesta Key Village Featured Shops 14 Island
Visitor Fall 2011 941.539.0205 www.siestakeyislander.com Map B #42
GO GREEN....
Reduce your carbon footprint
“Siesta Key Style” Sun Ride Pedicab 941-586-4553 www.SunRidePedicab.com
ACCOMODATIONS Siesta Beach Resort ...................... Map-A #38A BANKS ATM .....................................................Map-C #53 Sun Trust Bank ..................................... Map-E #4 BARS & NIGHTCLUBS Blu Smoke Island Grill ......................Map-C #57 The Cottage .........................................Map-C #58 Daiquiri Deck Raw Bar .............. Map-B #42-43 Gilligan’s ............................................. Map-B #33 Old Salty Dog ....................................... Map-E #2 Siesta Key Oyster Bar .......................Map-B #45 The Beach Club .................................. Map-D #22 The Lobster Pot................................. Map-C #23 BOOK STORES Used Book Heaven............................. Map-B #48 DRUG & HARDWARE Davidson’s Drugs.............................. Map-D #65 Village Hardware ...............................Map-C #26 FASHION & ACCESSORIES Aqua Beachwear ............................... Map-D #12 Beach Bazaar ..................................... Map-C #28 Blvd. Beachwear ................................. Map-B #30 Comfort Shoes-Birki & More ........... Map-D #64 Dancing Shells Boutique .................. Map-D #11 Foxy Lady Fashions .......................... Map-A #40 Island Cotton Company ....................Map-C #29 Siesta T’s .............................................. Map-B #30 Swim Shack .........................................Map-C #28 GIFTS & SOUVENIRS Beach Bazaar ..................................... Map-C #28 Created Gems.................................... Map-C #51 Hurricane Rita’s Gifts ........................Map-C #51 Sea Pleasures & Treasures ..................Map-C #2 Siesta Key Bead Shack ....................... Map-B #36 Siesta Key University .......................Map-B #36 HEALTH & FITNESS Indep. Lifestyle Solutions ............... Map-D #10 Siesta Key Fitness .............................Map-B #73 ICE CREAM/TREATS Big Olaf Creamery..............................Map-C #52 Heavenly Cupcakes ........................... Map-B #50 Sunni Bunni Frozen Yogurt ..............Map-C #53 JEWELRY Created Gems.................................... Map-C #51 Michael & Co. Jewelers ..................... Map-B #29 Mount -N- Repair Jewelers ............... Map-B #48 LIQUOR STORES / FINE WINES Gabbiano’s Wine Club....................Map-D #70 Gilligan’s ............................................. Map-B #33 Siesta Key Wines ................................Map-C #61 The Beach Club .................................. Map-D #22 LAUNDRY SERVICE Village Laundry..................................Map-C #24 MAILING - SHIPPING UPS store ............................................ Map-A #41 86 3RVW 2IÀFH .................................... Map-D #65 MARKETS/FOOD STORES 7-11 Store ............................................. Map-B #46 Circle K Store ........................................ Map-E #6 Siesta Market.......................................Map-C #25 MASSAGE Hands of Light Massage ................... Map-B #35 Massage Experience Siesta Key.....Map-D #62 Siesta Key Massage Ctr ...................... Map-D #9 The Massage Store ............................. Map-B #49
Captain Curt’s Village
s
C
in Curt a t ' ap
15
e t Th I Go bs At ’s Cra in Curt a Capt
Visit Siesta Key’s Old Florida Family Restaurant Captain Curt’s is a lot more than Clam Chowder. If you are looking for that “Old Florida” place to take the family, a place that will take you back in time to an era where good, fresh seafood was a standard, look no further... Captain Curt’s Crab & Oyster Bar is just that place. It’s a place where reasonable prices, a casual family atmosphere and courteous service still exist, too. Besides the great food and prices, Captain Curt’s serves up a slice of Old Florida character almost LPSRVVLEOH WR ¿QG HOVHZKHUH 8SRQ HQWHULQJ WKH GLQLQJ room, you’ll get the feeling you have returned to a bygone era…a time when rustic, casual dining with a friendly staff, happy to serve you, still existed. The seating is casual and can accommodate large parties as well as small. Captain Curt’s award winning New England Clam Chowder is just the beginning of the delicious items on our extensive menu. A large variety of crab plates CAPTAIN CURT’S GIANT AMERICAN FLAG are available, from Alaskan King, Snow Crab and Dungeness to the local favorite, Florida Stone Crab. But crab entrees are only part of the story. Our menu offers something for everyone. Seafood is the mainstay, and you can choose from a wide variety. Shrimp, fish, scallops, clams, oysters, and even shark, can be prepared almost any way you desire. For the landlubber...The House Visit Sniki Tiki, Specialty BBQ Baby Back Ribs Captain Curt’s have been called “The Best in Town,” and the Grilled Prime Rib is Outdoor Tiki Bar
Siesta Key, Florida
Cr
ab
r a & O ys t e r B
NEW
Sniki Tiki, Capt. Curt’s out-door, tropical bar is located on Midnight Pass Road... “Next Door To You Know Who!” Sniki Tiki is a great addition to Capt. Curt’s Village, with out-door dining to accommodate smokers, and a great tropical bar for locals & visitors to meet. Enjoy food and drink specials. If dining at Captain Curt’s, get your pager from our greeter and hang-out at the tiki bar, we’ll page you when your table is ready. No more boring lines during the busy season. Get that tropical, laid-back, easy-going, low-latitude attitude, unavailable any where else.
the favorite of many. There is also a good variety of pork, chicken, burgers and hot dogs. And don’t forget the Gumbo; you won’t be disappointed. If light fare is your choice, try one of Captain Curt’s delicious salads. They range from traditional favorites to a selection of seafood specialties like the Shrimp, Grouper or Shark Caesar. All are prepared with the freshest of ingredients. For the children... Captain Curt’s is perfect. The Children’s Menu offers a number of tasty dishes -- with fries -- for just $5.99.Children’s dinners are served on our original “Crabby Frisbee,” which is theirs to keep and take home. You just cannot beat Captain Curt’s menu for Florida favorites as well as delicious traditional entrees. If more of a good thing is possible, visit Captain Curt’s Back Room Saloon. The full menu is available in the saloon with food and drink specials offered daily. But the real secret to the Back Room’s popularity is entertainment! “Live at the Crab” presents live music by some of Sarasota’s best performers seven nights a week, from 8pm to midnight. (Check out our entertainment schedule on page 3. If you are a karaoke fan, try the Backroom’s karaoke, it’s been called “the best in town.” Also, for sports fans, the Backroom’s satellite TVs make for a party during every event. Food and drink specials are always available. So what are you waiting for? If you are looking for that perfect place to take the family, visit us on EHDXWLIXO 6LHVWD .H\ :H DUH HDV\ WR ¿QG DQG HDJHUO\ await the opportunity to serve you. We hope to see you soon!
Look for Captain Curt’s Crab & Oyster Bar just one block south of Stickney Point Rd. (Siesta Key’s South Bridge) on Midnight Pass Rd.
Sniki is Cool & We Know It!..., Visit Sniki Tiki today, relax in a warm, sunny seat under a palm, order your favorite tropical drink and enjoy the tropical atmosphere you came to Florida for. See You at the Sniki Tiki!
Live Entertainment Thurs. - Sun.
Enjoy Our New Outdoor Fire Place!
Captain Curt’s Village PULL-OUT
1200 Old Stickney Point Rd.
Crescent Beach
Siesta Key, Florida
Right Next Door
349-3885
C
in Curt '
s
ta ap
Siesta Key, Florida
Cr
ab
ar & O ys t e r B
Captain Curt’s CRAB & OYSTER BAR
A
MENU
All Entrees include h your choice of Parsley-Red Potatoes, Add a Side Salad - H Spice it up with Caj
Calamari
Peel & Eat Shrimp
Tender Hoops served with sweet chili sauce 6.99
A dozen EZ peel, shell on, cleaned and de-veined. Served chilled. 6.99
Clam Strips
Boom Boom Shrimp
An old time favorite... now with more clams! 7.99
Tender breaded shrimp, hand tossed in our spicy boom boom sauce 7.99
Conch Fritters
Deviled Crab’s
Hand breaded with chunks of delicious Florida conch 7.99
Stuffed and fried in the shell 7.99
Corn Fritters
Yes, it’s Real Gator! Hand breaded and fried 8.99
It ain’t easy breading cream corn, but we did it. Golden brown on the outside and creamy goodness in the middle. 5.99
Crab Cake 70% premium lump crab meat Maryland style 10.99
Fish Nuggets Alaskan pollock. Hand breaded and fried to a golden brown. 6.99
Gator Bites
Chicken Tenders Tender breast meat. Served with your choice of dipping sauce. 7.99
Escargot Baked in garlic butter and served with our delicious bread stick for dippin’ 8.99
Buffalo Wings
Mild, hot, really hot or garlic pepper 7.99 Spicey Cheesy Crab Bites Crab, cheese and jalapeno bites. Fried golden brown. 6.99
Captain Curt’s Platter
All Entrees include homemade Cole Slaw and your choice of Parsley-Red Potatoes, French Fries, Jasmine Rice or Vegetables Add a Side Salad - House 1.99 Caesar 2.99 Spice it up with Cajun or Garlic Pepper 1.00
Tilapia, scallops & shrimp Broiled or fried 18.99
North Pacific Flounder
Oyster Dinner
Admiral’s Platter
Wild caught. A very mild and flaky fish. Broiled or fried 16.99
Plump Fried Oysters A must for the oyster lover! 19.99
Fried white fish, scallops, shrimp and deviled crabs 16.99
Grilled Mahi-Mahi
Sea Scallops
Grilled fish so nice they named it twice. 17.99
From the cold waters of the Grand Banks. These scallops are the best in town. Broiled or fried. 17.99
Lobster, Shrimp & Scallops*
Tilapia Farm raised to insure perfection. Tilapia is mild but very tasty. Broiled or fried 15.99
Gulf Grouper Filets The unique flavor of this white flaky meat makes this the most sought after fish in the Gulf. Grilled, broiled or fried. Market Price
Market Price
Shrimp Dinner 12 large shrimp prepared the way you like. Grilled, fried, broiled or scampi. 15.99
All Baskets served wit
Grouper Basket Florida’s Favorite! Fried grouper fingers Market Price
Crab Cakes 2 Maryland style crab cakes made with 70% real lump crab meat 19.99
Shrimp Basket 6 Large fried shrimp 9.99
Trigger Fish If you like Grouper and you like Cod, you’ll love Trigger Fish. Broiled, grilled or fried. A Local Favorite! 16.99
Chicken Basket Tender breast meat. Served with your choice of dipping sauce. 9.99
Alaskan Fish & Chips
Alaskan pollock straight out of the icy waters of the Bering Sea. Fried of course! 12.99
House Salad - 5.99 Mix of Iceburg and Romaine Lettuce, with Red Cabbage, Onions, Carrots, Tomatoes and Cucumbers with Chicken 8.99 with Shrimp 9.99 with Mahi 9.99
Caesar Salad - 7.99 Fresh Hearts of Romaine. Topped with Parmesan Cheese and Croutons
with Tuna Salad 8.99 with Crab Salad 10.99
Side Salad - 3.99
Raw Oysters Served shucked on the half shell 1 doz. 12.99 1/2 doz. 7.99
with Chicken 10.99 with Shrimp 11.99 with Mahi 11.99 Side Caesar - 4.99
Steamed Clams Alaskan King Crab Legs
Alaskan Snow Crab Legs
1 1/4 lbs. Served with drawn butter Market Price
1 1/4 lbs. Served with drawn butter Market Price
1 lb. Served in Garlic Butter 8.99
Twin Lobster Tails* Two 5 oz. cold water lobster tails broiled Market Price
“Win “Winner of the Great Chowder Cook-Off” Inte International Competition Newport R.I. Cup 3.99 Bowl 5.99 CHILI
GUMBO
Me Meaty Texas Chili CUP 3.25 BOWL 5.25
Spicy Seafood Gumbo CUP 3.99 BOWL 5.99
NOTICE: Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions. Some of our foods contain ingredients known to be major food allergens, and all of our food is prepared in a common kitchen. *Items subject to availability.
Baby Back Ribs
Grilled Prime Rib
A Whole Rack of our famous Danish Baby Backs 16.99
A juicy cut of flame grilled prime rib served with au jus 15.99
Captain Curt’s
Village SHOPS
Siesta Key Bike & Kayak Fun for your vacation with Bike & Kayak Rental. Tours, Delivery & Pick-up. 346-0891
Lorraine’s Island Hair Design Full Service salon, Braids & Wraps by appointment. Monday thru Saturday. 346-7206
Home of the Orange Squeeze! Featuring hand-mixed ice cream, coffees, shakes, malts, sundaes, & smoothies. Open Til 9:30pm 941-346-8080
Coconut Fashions The best in service, qua & design. Beachwear accessories for the wh family. 349-4498
Happy HoUR PRIME OYSTERS 7.99/Dozen $
1/2 rack of ribs with 6 fried shrimp 17.99
Surf & Turf* Prime Rib & Cold Water Lobster Tail Market Price
ality, & ole
Add French Fries 1.50
Cheese Paradise
Tilapia Your Way
Tilapia coated with a spicy seasoned crust & baked with American cheese. 9.99
Mild but very tasty. Broiled or fried. 8.99
Crab Cake Sandwich Our delicious Maryland style crab cake served on a bun. 11.99
Fried Oyster Sandwich A must have for any oyster lover! 11.99
th French Fries & Cole Slaw
Flounder Sandwich
Fresh, fried Oysters 13.99
Wild caught. A very mild and flaky fish. Broiled or fried. 8.99
Clam Basket
Crab Salad Sandwich
Oyster Basket
A generous helping of fried clam strips 9.99
NEW RECIPE! A Captain Curt’s favorite made with snow and king crab. 7.99
Rib Basket
Trigger Fish Sandwich
1/2 Rack of Baby back ribs 11.99
If you like Grouper and you like Cod, you’ll love Trigger Fish! Broiled, grilled or fried. A local favorite!! 8.99
Steamed Oysters Steamed whole & served with a shucker 1 doz. 12.99 2 doz. 22.99 3 doz. 31.99
Garlic Mussels 1 lb. Served in Garlic Butter, with a Bread Stick 8.99
Grouper Your Way “A Local Favorite!” Grilled, broiled or fried. Market Price
ar & O ys t e r B
C
Captain Curt’s finished 1st place at the Great Chowder Cook-Off, Home of The International Chowder Championships in Newport, RI. The festival has been featured on The Food Network & The CBS Morning Show. Previous winners are a “Hall of Fame” of some of the best seafood restaurants in the country and Captain Curt’s is proud to be in such great company. The judges of the competition are the attendees, and they are tough and know their chowder. The festival draws over 15,000+ people, most local New Englanders, and they use their admission ticket as their ballot.
Fried Fish Sandwich Alaskan pollock on a bun. 6.99
Mahi-Mahi Sandwich Grilled fish so nice they named it twice. 9.99
Tuna Salad Sandwich A classic recipe. 5.99
Spice it up with Cajun or Garlic Pepper .50
Add French Fries 1.50
Captain Curt Burger
Cozumel Burger
1/2 lb. of Angus beef 6.99
1/2 lb. of Angus beef smothered in chili with a side of jalapeños 7.99
Bacon Burger 1/2 lb. of Angus beef topped with bacon and swiss cheese 8.49
Chicken Sandwich Marinated chicken breast cooked over the grill 7.99
Chicken Club Chicken breast topped with bacon and swiss cheese 9.49
12 Years and Under Only (All Meals include French Fries)
Pork Tenderloin Breaded and fried. A true “Indiana-style” pork tenderloin. 7.99
Soft Drinks 2.25 Ice Tea 2.25 Coffee 1.50 Milk 1.99
Big Dog
Full Bar, Beer and Wine available
1/4 lb. all beef hot dog 4.99 Add chili 1.00
ADD Cheese .50 Bacon 1.00
Onion Rings 3.99 Vegetables 2.99 French Fries 2.99 Cole Slaw 1.50 Jasmine Rice 2.99 Bread Sticks 1.99 Parsley-Red Potatoes 2.99
ab
Captain Curt’s has won the most prestigious award in the world of clam chowder.
Cajun Combo
Ribs & Shrimp
Siesta Key, Florida
Cr
The Best Chowder in the World!
homemade Cole Slaw and French Fries, Jasmine Rice or Vegetables House 1.99 Caesar 2.99 un or Garlic Pepper 1.00 Cajun broiled white fish & shrimp 14.99
in Curt '
s
Award Winning Chowder To Go!
ta ap
Hamburger Cheeseburger Hot Dog Chicken Nuggets Fish Sticks Shrimp Macaroni & Cheese
5.99 Served on an Official Captain Curts
Frisbee...Yours to keep!
Crabby Red
Gift Giving Made Easy! Looking for a great gift idea? Give the gift of Captain Curt’s!! Friends and family will remember you every time they sit down to enjoy their favorite Captain Curt’s meal. You can purchase our gift cards in our Gift Shop located outside in the Plaza.
To place an Order To Go, call (941) 349-3885 1200 Old Stickney Point Road, Siesta Key, Florida 34242
18
Monday
Extraordinary Beatle’s Tribute
Tuesday
Parrothead Alert!
The “FAB Three” ...a Tribute to the Beatles This dynamic, three-piece acoustic group is dedicated to the music of Lennon, McCartney, Harrison & Starr. Close your eyes and you’ll believe you’re at a Beatles concert 30 years ago. 7KH VKRZ LV DQ DOZD\V FKDQJLQJ UHWURVSHFWLYH RI VRPH RI WKH ¿QHVW music ever written. Join us for a musical journey to the “Good ol’ Days!”
James White “Sunny Jim” Sunny Jim’s show takes you on a tropical vacation where you can feel the warm sunshine and sea breezes. From ballads to upbeat fun, soca tunes, his original songs tell the story of the islands. Island music at its best! Lots of original scores plus all the traditional favorites that will give you that...”Low Latitude Attitude”! Don’t miss this outstanding show.
Wednesday
Thursday, Friday, & Saturday
MarcAnthony Roman & the Retro Show A full-time touring musician with a performance list containing over 3000 songs with music ranging from the 50’ through the 90’s. Great old school music to get the rockin’ crowd into the retro groove. “This one guy sounded like six. The best one man show we have ever seen.” This is where the party doesn’t stop, until the polyester melts!
Best Karaoke On the Planet!
You too can be a star! The Backroom’s Karaoke is one of our most popular events. Three times a week the stage lights up with talent from locals, tourists and occasionally a famous celebrity. Karaoke nights are a great way to get together with friends and have a blast. The place to be is the Backroom Saloon on Karaoke Nights!
Right Next Door 1200 Old Stickney Point Rd.
Crescent Beach
Siesta Key, Florida
349-3885
Captain Curt’s Village PULL-OUT
Siesta Key Village Featured Shops www.siestakeyislander.com 941.539.0205 Fall 2011 Island
Visitor 19
Map C #54 & 55
MEDICAL - DENTAL Dr. Barry LaClair MD ........................Map-C #56 E.K. Koster DMD............................... Map-D #63 Karen F. Leggett, D.O. .......................Map-C #56 Siesta Key Physical Therapy............ Map-D #20 Siesta Smiles Dentistry .......................Map-C#49 MISCELLANEOUS C.G. Design ....................................... Map-D #11 Chamber of Commerce .................... Map-D #66 Local Coffee & Tea ............................ Map-D #62 Roberti Enterprises ........................... Map-A #39 6KHULII·V 2IÀFH ..................................... Map-D #9 Solorzano Smoke Shop ......................Map-C #50 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Edward Jones Investments .............. Map-D #68 Smith Architects .............................. Map-E 7 & 8 REAL ESTATE SERVICES Ascendia Real Estate ......................... Map-D #11 Beachside Resorts Rental & RealtyMap-C #53 Coldwell Banker Realty.................... Map-D #20 Homes & Condo Rental ....................Map-C #50 Horizon Realty.................................... Map-B #34 Island Homes ......................................Map-C #51 Key Realty ............................................Map-E #5 Martin Funding ................................... Map-D #9 Michael Saunders Realty .................Map-E #72 Re/Max Alliance Group ..................Map-D #60 Siesta Key Realty ................................. Map-D #9 Waterside Realty ................................Map-C #29 RESTAURANTS Anna’s Deli & Sandwiches ............Map-D #15 Bella Roma Italian Rest...................... Map-B #30 Blase Café ........................................... Map-A #38 Blu Smoke Island Grill ......................Map-C #57 Broken Egg ............................... Map-C #54 & 55 Café Gabbiano ...................................Map-D#71 The Cottage .........................................Map-C #58 Daiquiri Deck Raw Bar .............. Map-B #42-43 Gilligan’s Island Bar & Grill ............. Map-B #33 The Hub - Baja Grill .......................... Map-D #59 Internet Cafe & More .......................... Map-D #9 Jo To’s Japanese Restaurant ..............Map-C #47 LeLu’s Coffee Bar ............................... Map-B #31 Lobster Pot ......................................... Map-C #23 Local Coffee & Tea ............................ Map-D #62 Napoli’s Italian Restaurant ............... Map-B #44 Old Salty Dog Rest. & Pub .................. Map-E #2 The Pita Shack.....................................Map-C #47 Siesta Key Oyster Bar .......................Map-B #45 Solorzano Bros. Pizzeria ................... Map-D #15 Subway Sandwiches .......................... Map-B #30 Sun Garden Café ............................... Map-D #19 Taste of Asia ....................................... Map-D #69 Taste of Germany Bakery & Deli .....Map-C #53 Village Café .......................................Map-D #14 The Village Gourmet & Deli ............. Map-B #37 SPAS - HAIR & BEAUTY Key Spa ................................................Map-C #58 Nails By Iris .........................................Map-C #50 Salon Capelli ........................................ Map-D #9 Sassy Hair Salon............................... Map-A #40 Siesta Key Nails..................................Map-D #9 Village Barber ...................................... Map-D #9 SPORTS INTEREST/RENTALS CaliFlorida........................................... Map-B #32 Oceans 5 Kayak & Watersports................. C #53 Robin Hood Rentals ........................Map-D #11 Total Tennis........................................ Map-D #17
Map D #11
6(*:$< 5(17$/6 .$<$. 72856 %,.(6 6&227(56 %2$5'6 %($&+ *($5
$
10 OFF .$<$. 5(17$/6
1RW 9DOLG ZLWK DQ\ RWKHU RIIHU
2FHDQ %OYG 6LHVWD .H\ 9LOODJH ZZZ URELQKRRGUHQWDOV QHW
941-554-4242
Gabbiano’s Wine Club & Wine Bar Over 500 wines Weekly tastings Food & wine pairings
Map C #28 Map D #70
941.349.3554 5108 Ocean Blvd. Adjoining Cafe Gabbiano
Map C #53
Fashion & Shopping Â&#x2021;20 Â&#x2021; Island
Visitor Â&#x2021; Fall 2011 Â&#x2021; 941.539.0205 Â&#x2021; www.siestakeyislander.com
|Siesta Key University...
|Beach Bazaar On Siesta Key...
Stop by SKU and pick up your very own SKU t-shirt or any one of the other great selections. Wear our colors proudly. (B-36, onthe Village Map)
%RG\ *ORYH
2'./ .-+(-$ %NKKNV 2*4 NM %@BDANNJ @MC 3VHSSDQ +NNJ ENQ c" -# "$ ".4& 1k
3GD LNRS TMHPTD ANTSHPTD NM 2HDRS@ *DX 2Âś1HLO
,DM R 6NLDM R *HC R &HESR ENQ KK
.EE 8NTQ /TQBG@RD NE NQ LNQD
8JUI DPVQPO BU 4,6ÂĽT $BNQVT 4UPSF 0OF QFS DPVQPO
'3&& (JGU
.MD NE @ JHMC BKNSGHMF @MC FHESR
KNB@KKX CDRHFMDC @MC OQHMSDC %D@STQHMF LDQHB@M OO@QDK !DKK@ MUHK
KSDQM@SHUD OO@QDK @MC .SGDQ 'NS !Q@MCR $BN BNMRBHDMBD @MC .QF@MHB 3 RGHQSR 3..
/Â&#x2021;6SDFH
12: $&&(37,1* ),1( 48$/,7< &/27+(6 6+2(6 $1' -(:(/5<
/Â&#x2021;6SDFH 6ZLPZHDU 6HQVXDO 6ROLG 7RS %RWWRP /LPRQ &RORU
As Seen In 6RXWKHUQ /LYLQJ
Beach Bazaar is the souvenir, surf and swim gear store that specializes in menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fashions for the beach. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re the fourth largest retailer of Reef TM sandals and Zap TM skin-boards in the United States and carry a wide range of hot brands like Body Glove TM, L*Space TM swimwear
Beach Bazaar 5211 Ocean Blvd., Siesta Key, FL 34242 941-346-2995
and more. Pictured is the L*Space TM and Body Glove TM swimwear. Both lines offer PL[ DQG PDWFK RSWLRQV IRU D FXVWRPL]HG Ă&#x20AC;W and style. Check out their wide selection for that perfect look. Conveniently located in the village. (C-28, on the village map)
|Consignment Shopping Tips...
FINE RESALE APPARELÂŽ 1R $SSRLQWPHQW 1HFHVVDU\ Â&#x2021; 1R /LPLW RQ ,WHPV 0RQ 6DW DP SP Â&#x2021; 6XQ SP SP Â&#x2021; 6 2VSUH\ $YH
Inventory changes frequently, when you see something that catches your eye, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss the opportunity. Chances are good it wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be there next time you come in. When you are looking through our items, check at least a size above and below your size. Brands are sized differently from each other. Also, items could have been altered by their previous owner. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget accessories. A pin or QHFNODFH FDQ PDNH RU EUHDN DQ RXWĂ&#x20AC;W ,I \RX DUH ORRNLQJ IRU DQ LWHP WKDW \RX FDQQRW Ă&#x20AC;QG in our store, please ask us, we may have it in the back. If not we can put your name and number in our database with the item you are seeking and call you when it comes in. 2XU SROLF\ LV ´DOO VDOHV DUH Ă&#x20AC;QDOÂľ :H screen all incoming items for defects but
mistakes can happen. Please check over your items carefully. We accept all credit cards and offer independent layaway plans.
FIFIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fine Resale Apparel 1905 S. Osprey Ave. Mon-Sat 10am - 5pm Sun 1pm - 5pm
941.312.6950
Fashion & Shopping www.siestakeyislander.com 941.539.0205 Fall 2011 Island
|Coconuts of Siesta Key...
|Sassy Hair On Siesta Key...
Coconuts of Siesta Key 1215 Old Stickney Point Rd., Siesta Key, FL 34242 941-346-2954 coconuts-sk.com
Sun “N” Sand
Crocs
Sassy Hair 209 Beach Road, Sarasota, Fl 34242 941-349-6525 Sassyhair.com Sun “N” Sand
Bringing fun and colorful clothing to Siesta Key since 1982. Explore more than 3000 sq ft of Fresh Produce Clothing,Vera Bradley handbags, Crocs Shoes, jewelry,hats, beach bags and a huge selection of cool Siesta Key t-shirts,sweatshirts and souvenirs for the whole family. From infants up to 3x plus sizes,we have you covered. Coconuts features Fresh Produce Clothing which is one of the most original and refreshing casual resort lines. Known and loved by
women for lush colors,simply inspired designs and coastal comfort. Stop in and see why locals and visitors return time and time again to Siesta Key’s original locally owned clothing store. Huge selection,exceptional service and great prices. Live Life-Enjoy Color Coconuts is located one block south of Stickney Point Rd( Siesta Key’s South Bridge)Next to Crescent Beach Grocery (B-3 #1 on the Crescent Beach map).
|Created Gems
Created Gems in Gold and Silver has become known as the ‘jewel of Siesta Key Village” and the favorite store for many years. They have been featured on ABC 7 as well as many publications as they are the only jewelry store with affordable Spektralyte diamonds....Visit Created Gems and make it your favorite store too....where you always get “Big Bling for Little Ching.” (C-51 on the Village map).
5212 Ocean Blvd., Siesta Key Village, 941.346.0988 | www.siestakeygems.com Created Gems in Gold and Silver in Siesta Key Village offers the largest assortment of gorgeous engagement rings and wedding bands all in discounted 14 kt. yellow gold, 14kt. white gold and platinum ÀQLVKHG VWHUOLQJ VLOYHU &UHDWHG *HPV in Gold and Silver is the exclusive distributor of Spektralyte diamond gemstones. Spektralyte diamonds are DOO SHUPDQHQW G ÁDZOHVV ODE FUHDWHG gemstones... not to be confused by temporary cubic zirconia. Hundreds of Spektralyte diamonds in the form of rings, pendants, necklaces, bracelets, etc.have been enjoyed by movie stars, brides and engaged couples all over the world.
Visitor 21
Sand Pendant $39.95
Flip-Flops $20
“Thank you for calling Sassy Hair on Siesta Key, how can we make you more beautiful?” That’s how we answer your phone calls and we mean it! From the minute you arrive till the minute you leave, your visit is all about you. Here at Sassy we give each person a thorough consultation with visuals for all services. Whether it’s a multi dimensional highlight or a chic new cut, we make sure it’s what you want. Every service is followed up with a complimentary make up application giving you a total look. Sassy also offers massage, facials, waxing and the best manicure and pedicures in Sarasota. Sassy is also the place for weddings. We work with you either at the salon or we will also come to you. We offer air brush make up which is a must for every Bride and the most beautiful hair for your special day. There are various packages for Bridal Parties listed on our web site www.sassyhair.com
Accommodations Â&#x2021;22 Â&#x2021; Island
Visitor Â&#x2021; Fall 2011 Â&#x2021; 941.539.0205 Â&#x2021; www.siestakeyislander.com
Condominium Locator Map Annual & Seasonal Rentals Available 53 Beach Road & 55 Beach Road Siesta Key FL 3 Beds, 3 Baths, Garage, Laundry Room. Directly on the Gulf with unobstructed views, and one city block from Siesta Key Village.
Robasota Real Estate (Roberti Companies)
2FHDQ %OYG 6LHVWD .H\ )/ Â&#x2021;3 www.robasotarealestate.com
67$< 21 6,(67$ s d / K E Z E d > ^
E &&/>/ d K& <D EE WZKW Zd/ ^
Come and stay in one of our vacation homes, enjoy our serene sunsets, swim and snorkel in our crystal blue waters, parasail, jet ski, kayak and frolic with our dolphins. Our wonderful homes and beautiful beaches await you... ϲϲϏϰ D/ E/',d W ^^ ZK ^/ ^d < zÍ&#x2022; &> ĎŻĎ°ĎŽĎ°ĎŽ WÍ&#x2014; Ď´Ď´Ď´Í&#x2DC;Ď°ĎŻĎłÍ&#x2DC;ϯϹϏϏ Íť &Í&#x2014; ϾϰĎÍ&#x2DC;ϯϰϲÍ&#x2DC;ϏϏϲϴ :K,EÎ?^d zKE^/ ^d Í&#x2DC; KD tttÍ&#x2DC;^d zKE^/ ^d Í&#x2DC; KD
Seaside Resort Rentals Weekly, Monthly & Seasonal Vacation Rentals for every budget. Specializing in Siesta Key.
941-3 306-1 1246 Professional Property Management & Rentals www.sarasotabeachrentals.com
Annual Rentals too. Seaside Resort Rentals & Management, Inc. 1715 Stickney Point Road, Unit C 8 Sarasota, FL 34231 8
Fax: (941)923-7312 www.seasidemgmt.com
800.486.4557
Outstanding Agents. Outstanding Results.
BuyČ&#x2C6; Sell Č&#x2C6;Rent
$QQXDO 6HDVRQDO 5HQWDOV $YDLODEOH 8QLW 6HD 6KHOO &RQGRPLQLXP 6LHVWD .H\ )/ %HGV %DWKV 3RRO 6HD 6KHOO &RQGRPLQLXP LV ORFDWHG GLUHFWO\ RQ WKH EHDFK DQG KDV PDQ\ DPHQLWLHV DQG IHDWXUHV WR PDNH DQ\ 6LHVWD .H\ YDFDWLRQ YHU\ HQMR\DEOH
Robasota Real Estate 5REHUWL &RPSDQLHV
2FHDQ %OYG 6LHVWD .H\ )/ Â&#x2021;3 ZZZ UREDVRWDUHDOHVWDWH FRP
Island Living Real Estate www.siestakeyislander.com Â&#x2021; 941.539.0205 Â&#x2021; Fall 2011 Â&#x2021; Island
,Q 6HDUFK RI 3DUDGLVH Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve always thought that there was something special about living on a tropical island. I imagined going to work in shorts and a casual shirt everyday and thought it would be like a nonstop vacation. What we found was that the simplistic wonder of waking up to balmy breezes everyday and having the warmth of the sun kissing your back as you walk or bike to work is something that must be experienced. Coming from Wisconsin (I admit Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m a cheese-head) I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think we will ever take these near perfect conditions for granted. And yes, wearing
shorts and a casual shirt everyday really is just like a nonstop vacation for me. Are there any bad days in paradise? Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m sure there are, but for us weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve stopped searching for that perfect place because weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve found ours right here on Siesta Key. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s so close to the $UWV DQG Ă&#x20AC;QH GLQLQJ $QG WKHUH DUH SOHQW\ RI places to shop both on and around the island. The casual and friendly attitudes of the islanders make us feel like weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve just come home.
Visitor Â&#x2021; 23Â&#x2021;
+HUHÂśV WR ÂżQGLQJ \RXUV Bob & Emy Stein Owners of the Island Visitor
If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been thinking about buying a paradise getaway, now is the time for some great deals. Talk to any one of our many real estate agents and see for yourself. You, too, FDQ Ă&#x20AC;QG WKDW \RXU SDUDGLVH LV ZLWKLQ UHDFK
&RPH IRU WKH EHDFKHV DQG GLVFRYHU ,VODQG OLYLQJ
Lee Byron & Susan Keal Michael Saunders & Company 941.350.5542 | 941.925.8253 Lee@Sarasota.com Susan@Sarasota.com Sarasota.com/realestate
Really well maintained South Gate home, close to all the daily amenities youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll need, including a Publix that is being totally rebuilt! Carefully maintained, this house is THE ONE! ... Big family room in addition to the original living room of this Ruth Richmond home. Private screened lanai space for outdoor dining and relaxing. Nice landscaping in addition to mature trees. Parking space for guests. Nice corner lot gives a sense of privacy on this cul-de-sac street. 2 Bed Room and 2 bath. $135,000
Located in convenient Deer Creek. Great room with cathedral ceiling, pool and pond, kitchen open to the great room with a bar, large hexagonal informal eating area. The master bedroom has an open view of the 38ft long lanai, walk-in closet is over 10â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 6â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, 15â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 11â&#x20AC;&#x2122; bath with separate jetted tub, dual sinks, and no step shower. Large rear guest bedroom. Built as 3 bedrooms plus a den, which could be used as a 4th bedroom. $365,000.
Imagine your very own piece of paradise on Siesta Key
Direct gulf front home featuring 4 bedrooms and 4 baths. Desirable north end of Siesta Key (QMR\ Ă&#x20AC;VKLQJ and fabulous sunsets on your very own secluded beach. Offered at $1,049,000
LINDA DRIGGS REALTOR ÂŽ
941.374.2920 Michael Saunders & Company Licensed Real Estate Broker
lindadriggs@michaelsaunders.com www.sarasotaestates.net
Nightlife Â&#x2021;24 Â&#x2021; Island
Visitor Â&#x2021; Fall 2011 Â&#x2021; 941.539.0205 Â&#x2021; www.siestakeyislander.com
|Backroom Saloon at Capt. Curtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s | 349-3885 | 1200 Old Visit this â&#x20AC;&#x153;Laid Back - Old Floridaâ&#x20AC;? saloon in the heart of Crescent Beach. Live music ...island music, the blues, karaoke, and bluegrass and a lot more can be seen throughout the week. A great place for every age group. Happy Hour: 4 - 6pm Daily. MONDAY: Extraordinary Beatleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Music - The â&#x20AC;&#x153;FAB Threeâ&#x20AC;? ...a Tribute to the Beatles - This dynamic, three-piece acoustic group is dedicated to the music of Lennon, McCartney, Harrison & Starr. Close your eyes and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll believe youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re at a Beatles concert 30 yyears ago. g
The show is an always changing UHWURVSHFWLYH RI VRPH RI WKH Ă&#x20AC;QHVW PXVLF HYHU written. Join us for a musical journey to the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Good olâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Days!â&#x20AC;? TUESDAY: Parrothead Alert! -James White â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sunny Jimâ&#x20AC;? - Sunny Jimâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s show takes you on a tropical vacation where you can feel the warm sunshine and sea breezes. From ballads to upbeat fun, soca tunes, his original songs tell the story of the islands. Island music at its best! Lots of original scores plus all the traditional favorites that will give you that...â&#x20AC;?Low Latitude Attitudeâ&#x20AC;?! Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss this outstanding show.
Stickney Point Rd
WEDNESDAY: Mark Anthony 9:30 - 12:30 THURSDAY, FRIDAY & SATURDAY: DAY: Best Karaoke On the Planet! - You u too can be a star! The Backroomâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Karaoke aoke is one of our mostpopular events. nts. Three times a week the stage lights hts up with talent from locals, tourists sts and occasionally a famous celebrity. ty. Karaoke nights are a great way to get together with friends and have a blast. st. The place to be is the Backroom Saloon n on Karaoke Nights! For current information see ourr website www.captaincurts.com
|Capt. Curtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sniki Tikiâ&#x20AC;?
3 349-3885 | In Captain Curtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Village 11200 Old Stickney Point Rd The â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tiki Crazeâ&#x20AC;? has hit Siesta Key. The new T ttiki hut has live entertainment Thursday tthrough Sunday. Stop by and experience the â&#x20AC;&#x153;â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tiki way of life!â&#x20AC;? Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll meet an array of ccharacters.
|West End Pub
is ve bartenders th I â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a crime to ha Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; f r b fo Pu d En t es W to r beautiful. Come ou of e on m ile fro service with a sm s er nd rte lovely ba
9 941.554.8905 | 6500 Gateway Ave, Sarasota, FL 34231 F A bright, clean and modern sports bar with a ffull liquor bar and a friendly, professional staff. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll always feel comfortable and welcome Y while you watch your favorite team on the many HD Televisions or simply enjoy an expertly made libation.
SKOB B Siestaa Key Oyster Bar |346-54433 | 5238 Ocean Blvd. Attractive Florida style oyster bar with expansive deck over looking Ocean Blvd in Siesta Village. Island style, â&#x20AC;&#x153;buffetâ&#x20AC;? type entertainment on the deck.Open: Mon. through Thurs.-11am till Midnight, Fri & Sat-11am till 1pm, Sun-Noon till Midnight, Full bar, voted â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sarasotaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Best Margaritaâ&#x20AC;? Happy Hour: 3pm - 6pm daily Check out the New Island Menu. NOW SHOWING - SKOB: MUSIC ON THE PATIO Monday - Tony Tyler from 7-11 p.m. Tuesday - Open Mic Night with Noel Harris from 7-11 p.m Wednesday - Kettle of Fish from 7-11 p.m. Thursday - Acoustic Pete from 7-11 p.m. Friday - Swamp Donkie from 2-6 p.m. Rising Tide from 8 p.m.-12 a.m. a..m.
Saturday - Dana & Co. from 2-6 p.m. Mike Tozier from 8 p.m.-12 a.m. Sunday - Calypso w/Cort from 2-6 p.m. Chris Otto from 7-11 p.m. Call 941-346-5443 for more info. What could be better than having oysters at an authentic Florida Oyster Bar? How about oysters and live entertainment seven nights a week! You can do just that at Siesta Key Oyster Bar (SKOB) located in Siesta Key Village. The groups play olâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; island favorites like â&#x20AC;&#x153;Margaritaville,â&#x20AC;? but they also have wide repertoires of popular tunes from today and yesterday. Who knows, you may even catch some great Delta Blues. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll love the unique sounds of each. Come listen to the great music on SKOBâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s open air patio, overlooking Ocean Blvd. In Siesta Key Village seven days a week!
HOTTEST BAR IN GULF GATE...
1)/ &ROOHJH 3DFNDJHV Â&#x2021; )8// %$5
*DWHZD\ $YH n
|Daiquiri Deck Raw Bar |D
349-9697 | 5250 Ocean Blvd. www.daiquirideck.com 16 different daiquiri flavors and endless combi-nations. Full menu with fresh Ra Raw Bar and display. Includes Oysters, M Mussels, Appetizers, Sandwiches and Dinner Entrees. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sarasotaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Favorite Di Place to Meetâ&#x20AC;?. And now open on St. Pl Armands Circle. A popular restaurant/ A bar overlooking Ocean Blvd. Featuring b GLIIHUHQW GDLTXLUL Ă DYRUV DQG D IXOO m menu. Open 11:00am till 2:00am with a daily Happy Hour from 3:00pm-7:00pm d iincludes Beer specials- 2-4-1 daiquiris aand well drinks. Indoor - Outdoor - Deck dining available. Live music Fri. - Sun. For more information go to www.daiquirideck.com
Gulf Gate Shops www.siestakeyislander.com Â&#x2021; 941.539.0205 Â&#x2021; Fall 2011 Â&#x2021; Island
Visitor Â&#x2021; 25Â&#x2021;
|Discover the Shops of Gulf Gate... Come and explore the wonderful mix of eclectic shops, bars and restaurants that make up Gulf Gateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Commercial District. These shops are conveniently located behind the Sarasota Pavilion off South Tamiami 7UDLO <RX¡OO Ă&#x20AC;QG HDFK EXVLQHVV UHĂ HFWV WKH ownerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pride in showcasing their specialties and that the longevity of these shops is a testament to the entrepreneurial spirit that lives on here in Gulf Gate. With our map, located on the next page, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be able to navigate your way to our featured shops with ease. Oh Mamma Mia! (GG-4) Offers a truly unique dining experience with dinner shows by Chef Giuseppe Urbano. Enjoy the family ambiance as you watch him prepare an authentic Italian regional dish with fresh ingredients just for you. Fine dining, great atmosphere at casual dining prices. Reservations highly recommended. New to the Gulf Gate Shops is a fun little place to shop. Little Black Dress (S-22), is a wonderful resale shop dedicated to supporting local charities. It offers the same great new or like new name brand apparel for women that )LĂ&#x20AC;¡V Fine Resale Apparel specializes in. Sizes range from 2 to Plus sizes. Gulf Gate Golf Course â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Conveniently located just a stones throw from the Gulf Gate Shops, this 27 hole Executive Course offers menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rental clubs. You can start your day with a
round of golf, enjoy a bite to eat at the many wonderful restaurants or simply relax with a pint of ale at the pub before you head out WR H[SORUH WKH PDQ\ Ă&#x20AC;QH VKRSV Moments In Time Photography (G-20) specializes in several different photography services including Siesta Key Beach portraits starting at just $49 and wedding beginning at $495. Check out their website: www. sarasotaphotos.com or visit their store to see why they have been the photographer of choice for over a decade and a half. Piccolos Italian Market & Deli (GG-46) carries a full line of imported cheeses, fresh baked bread daily, homemade sausages, fresh mozzarella, and numerous hard to get items. They now carry Khorasan Wheat which is an ancient and organic grain. Their Deli is complete with huge hot and cold sandwiches, salads, fresh homemade lasagna and baked ziti. And, you cannot OHDYH ZLWKRXW WU\LQJ WKHLU FDQQROL Ă&#x20AC;OOHG ZLWK their own homemade cannoli cream or the tiramisu or Sfogliatelle from Brooklyn. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve come across something you simply must have while shopping but are unable to carry it back in your suitcase or carryon, no worries. Gulf Gate Pack and Ship (GG-35) to the rescue. They can pack it, hold it and then ship it to arrive safely to your doorsteps when you return home. Can it get any easier than that? 7RQ\¡V
|Buried Treasure on Siesta Key? Colorful pirate stories and tales of buried treasure are plentiful throughout the Caribbean and along the Gulf coast. Siesta Key is no exception. Long ago when Spanish Galleons and British Frigates roamed our shores, pirates were plentiful. The many â&#x20AC;&#x153;blind passesâ&#x20AC;? and shoal draft harbors of Floridaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s coast were the ideal place to store the bounty. Surely this unsavory lot of pirates and criminals visited Siesta Key often. Siesta Key has several tales of buried treasure being found. None of which have EHHQ FRQĂ&#x20AC;UPHG EXW UHDVRQ WHOOV XV WKHUH must be some truth to the stories. One of my favorite stories is about out Point of Rocks, on the south end of Crescent Beach. The story goes: Long ago when pirates roamed our area in search of bounty the â&#x20AC;&#x153;pickings weree JRRG Âľ 7KH PDVV RI ODUJH Ă DW URFNV MHWWLQJ QJ into the Gulf of Mexico on the southern ern end of Crescent Beach is believed to bee the hiding place of some of this treasure. ,W LV EHOLHYHG D KROH ZDV GXJ KHUH Ă&#x20AC;OOHG Ă&#x20AC;OOHG with bags of gold dust, then covered d over ZLWK WKH ODUJH Ă DW URFNV WKDW UHPDLQ WRGD\ Since then the beach has receded and left the rocks under water. Over time the bags URWWHG DZD\ DOORZLQJ Ă DNHV RI JROG WR Ă&#x20AC;OWHU through the rocks.
Over the years, swimmers have reported Ă&#x20AC;QGLQJ Ă DNHV RI JROG ZDVKLQJ LQ WKH VXUI often after rough weather. Several modest Ă&#x20AC;QGV KDYH EHHQ FODLPHG LQ WKH SDVW EXW DWWHPSWV E\ VRPH KLJK SURĂ&#x20AC;OH UHVLGHQWV WR uncover the bulk of the treasure thought to be still intact have proven unfruitful.
Interested in more information?
There are many pirate stories about our area. If you would like to learn more...pick up a copy of the book Florida Shipwreck Treasures, available in most area book stores.
7KH K PDVV RI I ODUJH Ă DW URFNV MHWWLQJ LQWR WKH *XOI RI 0H[LFR RQ WKH VRXWKHUQ HQG RI &UHVFHQW %HDFK LV EHOLHYHG WR EH WKH KLGLQJ SODFH RI VRPH RI WKLV WUHDVXUH 7UXWK RU MXVW P\WK" <RX GHFLGH
Chicago Beef Company (S-15) is owed and operated by true Chicagoans. Dedicated to deliver Chicagoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best food - Chicago style Hot Dogs witâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; the works...dragged through the garden on poppy seed buns with fresh cut fries, Italian Beef Sandwiches anyway you like, dipped or dry, sweet or hot. All served in true Authentic Chicago Style. A Taste of Europe International Food Market (GG-26) carries specialty foods from Russia, Ukraine, Poland, Israel, Greece, and PDQ\ PRUH FRXQWULHV <RX¡OO Ă&#x20AC;QG VPRNHG Ă&#x20AC;VK FDYLDU KHUULQJ UROOPRSV W\SHV RI IHWD 5XVVLDQ FKRFRODWH EDUV OLTXHXU Ă&#x20AC;OOHG
chocolates, imported wines and beers, a wide variety of imported breads, vegetable and fruit preserves and so much more. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a gourmetâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s delight. Nontando (G-25), operating since 2003, specializes in African Gifts, Home dĂŠcor and Art. Born and raised in Africa, the owners travel annually to the continent, hand selecting and importing the Ă&#x20AC;QHVW RI $IULFDQ DUWLIDFWV DQG FUDIWV IURP many different regions in Africa. In addition to its retail store, www.nontando.com has become a popular source for designers and decorators. Continued on page 26
GG-4
S-22
Gulf Gate Shops Â&#x2021;26 Â&#x2021; Island
Visitor Â&#x2021; Fall 2011 Â&#x2021; 941.539.0205 Â&#x2021; www.siestakeyislander.com
|Discover the Shops of Gulf Gate...
PICCOLO Italian Market & Deli
Hot or Cold & Vegetarian Sandwiches
Authentic New York Italian Market & Deli We carry a full line of Imported Cheeses, Boars Head Luncheon Meats, Pasta, Olive Oil, Assorted Imported Olives, Khorasan Wheat (ancient & organic grain), and more. Store Hours: GG-46 Mon.-Sat. 10am - 6pm 2128 Gulf Gate Drive
941-923-2202
GG-35
www.PiccoloMarket.com
For Entire Listing of Gulf Gate Businesses Go To
www.siestakeyislander.com and Click on the Maps
Continued from page 25 French Affairs (M-9) is a small cozy restaurant reminiscent of an authentic French eatery, with romantic lighting, only a few servers and bottles of wine surrounding restaurant patrons. This restaurant is renowned for creating the traditional dishes of France and offers an eclectic selection of French wines. Scandinavian Gifts (GG-37) has an extensive selection of gifts and Scandinavian foods. The specialties here include candles, Ekelund table linens, Flensted mobiles, imported glassware, Swedish Klippan textiles and so much more. The baked goods and groceries include imported candies, salty licorice, as well as cheeses, breads, seafood and vegetables from Sweden, Norway, Finland and Denmark. Sarasota Brewing Co. (G-3) Sarasotaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ă&#x20AC;UVW PLFUR EUHZ SXE DOZD\V KDV VRPHWKLQJ new to offer. From over 20 seasonal beers that rotate throughout the year, the %UHZLQJ &RPSDQ\ DOZD\V KDV DW OHDVW Ă&#x20AC;YH unique brews online as well as several of our favorites from around the world. Established in 1989, Their menu has been a winner in the Readerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Choice Awards of the Sarasota Herald Tribune featuring their mouthwatering burgers, Chicago style Pizzas, and Chicago beef sandwiches. With dozens of televisions, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a great place to catch a game with friends and family.
GG-26
If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking for some hearty pasties be sure to check out EZ Piez (S-10) which specializes in hot pastry pockets with meat and vegetarian selections. If you call 30 minutes ahead, you can pick up a fresh, hot SRFNHW RI \RXU OLNLQJ RU VWRS E\ WR Ă&#x20AC;QG RXW what they have available for the day. You can also purchase them frozen and take them home or have them shipped within the U.S.A. Veg Vegetarian & Seafood (GG-38) features delicious wild-caught seafood from locally and globally sustainable sources, as well as local and organic produce whenever possible. Owners Maggie and Marty are excited to introduce their customers to GHOLFLRXV WDVWHV DQG Ă DYRUV DQG LQYLWH \RX to try some of their signature dishes such as the Veg Burger or Portobello Mushroom Volcano. They truly are dedicated to tantalizing your taste buds. Grooming Lounge (GG-30), is a unique Sarasota barbershop spa where we cater to men, but welcome all. Decorated in a tropical Tommy Bahama style, it is a place to unwind offering a complimentary beverage from our beverage bar along with an outstanding haircut or other service from our extremely professional barber stylists. We have been keeping Sarasota men and women looking and feeling great for 30 years. No appointment needed...â&#x20AC;?it is all about your schedule not oursâ&#x20AC;?.
French Affair Restaurant Francais
Live to eat... donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t eat to live.
S-15
Offering Imported Chocolates, Pelmenies, Smoked Fish, Wines and Beers from Europe AND SO MUCH MORE.
2(*# 5-2/ -4, 0!,#4("' 20(,& -2/ Imported Cheeses & Deli Meats or choose one of our -2/+$1 !,#4("'$0 01!/1(,& !1 We donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just sell food, We sell Memories. Mon.-Fri. 9:30am-5:30pm !1 !+ .+ 6 *-0$# 2,#!50
2*% !1$ /(3$ 6 www.sarasotatasteofeurope.com
M-9 The Menu offers Tempting Possibilities....
G-25
A Few Samples: Soups: French Onion Soup ........................... 4.50 Cold Vichyssoise ............................... 5.00 Salads: Fresh Beets with Onion .................... 5.25 Avocado and blue crab meat............ 7.25 Appetizers: Escargots ........................................... 8.50 Veal Tongue ....................................... 9.25 Entrees: Bouillabaisse ................................... 24.95 Large Scallops with maltaise sauce22.95 Cassoulet toulousain ...................... 23.95 Magret of duck with chanterelles... 20.95 Veal kidney with sauce moutarde .. 17.95 Sweet breads grenobloise .............. 23.95 Casual Dining Alain Mons/Owner 0DOO 'ULYH Â&#x2021; %HKLQG 6DUDVRWD 3DYLOLRQ +RXUV 0RQ 6DW DP SP SP SP Â&#x2021; &ORVHG 6XQGD\
15% OFF with this ad
Gulf Gate Shops www.siestakeyislander.com 941.539.0205 Fall 2011 Island
Visitor 27
M22 M21 M20 M19 M18 M17 M16 M15 M14 M13 M12 M11 M10 M9 M8
M7
M6
M5 M4 M3 M2 M1
A Vegetarian & Seafood Eatery G40 G39 G38 G37 G36 G35 G34 G33 G32 G31 G30
G17 G16 G15 G14 G13 G12 G11
G29 G28
G10
G27 G26
G8
G25 G24 G23 G22
Iberia Bank
G18
G9 G7 G6 G5 G4
G21 G20
G3
G19
G1
G2
S55 S54 S53 S52 S51 S50 S49 S48 S47 S46 S45 S44 S43 S42 S41 S40 S39 S38 S37 S36 S35 S34 S33 S32 S31 S30 S29
S28 S27 S26 S25 S24 S23 S22 S21 S20 S19 S18 S17 S16 S15 S14 S13 S12 S11 S10 S9 S8
Fresh Jumbo Wild-caught Scallops
Lunch * Dinner * Take-out Monday - Saturday
Vegetarian & Seafood Vegan & Gluten-Free 2164 Gulf Gate Drive 941.312.6424
S7 S6 S5 S4 S3 S2 S1
www.vegsrq.com DĞŶƟŽŶ ƚŚŝƐ ĂĚ ĨŽƌ ϭϬй Žī LJŽƵƌ ŵĞĂů͊
GG1 GG2 GG3 GG4 GG5 GG6 GG7 GG8 GG9 GG10 GG11 GG12 GG13 GG14 GG15 GG16 GG17 GG18 GG19 GG20 GG21 GG22 GG23 GG24 GG25 GG26 GG27 GG28 GG29 GG30 GG31 GG32 GG33 GG34 GG35 GG36 GG37 GG38 GG39 GG40 GG41 GG42 GG43 GG44 GG45 GG46 GG47 GG48 GG49 GG50 GG51 GG52
G-3
GG-38
For Entire Listing of Gulf Gate Businesses Go To www.siestakeyislander.com and Click on the Maps
S-10
GG-37
GG-30
Water World 28 Island
Visitor Fall 2011 941.539.0205 www.siestakeyislander.com
|Captain Jim Klopfer | Adventure Charters 941-371-1390 )DOO ÀVKLQJ RQ 6LHVWD .H\ FDQ EH QRWKLQJ VKRUW RI IDQWDVWLF 'URSSLQJ ZDWHU WHPSHUDWXUHV KDYH KXJH VFKRROV RI EDLW ÀVK PLJUDWLQJ WKURXJK RXU DUHD DQG WKH JDPH ÀVK DUH ULJKW EHKLQG WKHP :KHQ WKH ZHDWKHU FRRSHUDWHV WKH LQVKRUH *XOI RI 0H[LFR ZLOO SURYLGH ZRUOG FODVV DFWLRQ RQ 6SDQLVK DQG NLQJ PDFNHUHO IDOVH DOEDFRUH VKDUNV FRELD DQG WDUSRQ 'ULIWLQJ OLYH EDLW LV D YHU\ HIIHFWLYH WHFKQLTXH DV LV WUROOLQJ VSRRQV DQG SOXJV 2Q WKH QRUWK HQG RI 6LHVWD .H\ LV %LJ 6DUDVRWD 3DVV D YHULWDEOH ÀVK KLJKZD\ WKLV WLPH RI \HDU $QJOHUV FDQ GULIW IURP ERDWV RU ÀVK IURP VKRUH DQG FDWFK PDFNHUHO EOXHÀVK SRPSDQR ODG\ÀVK MDFNV DQG VKDUNV 6KHOO 5G DQG WKH 9LOOLDJH %HDFK RQ 6LHVWD .H\ DUH JUHDW VSRWV IRU VKRUH ERXQG DQJOHUV WR ÀVK WKH SDVV DV LV 6RXWK /LGR 3DUN RQ /LGR .H\ /LYH EDLW MLJV VSRRQV DQG SOXJV ZLOO DOO SURGXFH ÀVK 5DSDOD ; 5DSV DUH JUHDW IRU FDWFKLQJ ÀVK IURP WKH VXUI HVSHFLDOO\ ZKHQ ÀVK DUH EUHDNLQJ RQ WKH VXUIDFH /HGKHDG MLJV ERXQFHG RQ WKH ERWWRP DUH DOVR YHU\ HIIHFWLYH RQ D YDULHW\ RI VSHFLHV &%·V 6DOWZDWHU 2XWÀWWHUV FHQWUDOO\ ORFDWHG RQ 6WLFNQH\ 3W 5G LV 6LHVWD .H\·V SUHPLHU VKRS DQG
KDV HYHU\WKLQJ D YLVLWLQJ DQJOHU QHHGV WR EH VXFFHVVIXO %\ ODWH 1RYHPEHU FROG IURQWV ZLOO VWDUW PRYLQJ WKURXJK WKH DUHD +LJK ZLQGV ZLOO FKXUQ XS WKH *XOI ZDWHUV UHVXOWLQJ LQ SRRU ÀVKLQJ FRQGLWLRQV IURP WKH EHDFK 7KLV LV WKH WLPH WR WXUQ WR WKH SURWHFWHG EDFNZDWHUV 3RPSDQR VSHFNOHG WURXW VQRRN UHGÀVK EODFN GUXP VKHHSVKHDG ODG\ÀVK DQG MDFN FUHYHOOH FDQ DOO EH FDXJKW DURXQG GRFNV R\VWHU EDUV EULGJHV DQG RYHU JUDVV ÁDWV EHKLQG 6LHVWD .H\ )UHH OLQHG OLYH VKULPS DUH WKH WRS EDLW
|Spanish Pointe Restaurant & Pub... $Q XSGDWHG PHQX DZDLWV \RX DW WKLV FDVXDO DUHD ORFDO·V IDYRULWH VSRW 6LWWLQJ RQ WKH VKRUHV RI /LWWOH 6DUDVRWD LQ 2VSUH\ LW LV D SLFWXUH RI ´2OG )ORULGDµ DQG LV VXUURXQGHG E\ D ULFK KHULWDJH ZLWK WKH DUHD·V DFUH DUFKDHRORJLFDO KLVWRULFDO DQG HQYLURQPHQWDO PXVHXP ORFDWHG FORVH E\ )UHVK VHDIRRG LV D VSHFLDOW\ KHUH DW WKH SXE ZLWK LWV H[SDQGHG PHQX RIIHULQJ JULOOHG JURXSHU RU ÁRXQGHU RU IULHG DQG VRIW VKHOO FUDEV 7KHUH LV DOVR D FKRLFH RI VHDUHG 6DVKLPL WXQD RU WKH JULOOHG VDOPRQ RU PDKL PDKL (DFK LWHP LV VHUYHG LQ D EDVNHW DQG FRPHV ZLWK KRPHPDGH FROHVODZ )RU WKH ODUJHU DSSHWLWHV \RX FDQ RUGHU D SODWWHU ZKLFK LQFOXGHV D VLGH RI YHJJLHV ULFH SLODI SRWDWR VDODG PDVKHG SRWDWRHV RU IULHV 7KH\ DOVR RIIHU QHZ VSHFLDOW\ LWHPV OLNH VPRNHG 1RUZHJLDQ VDOPRQ RU D IUHVK VKULPS FDODPDUL ÀVK DQG FLWUXV &HUYLFKH VDXWHHG PXVVHOV RU JULOOHG VKULPS VNHZHUV 6RXSV OLNH 1HZ (QJODQG RU 0DQKDWWDQ FODP FKRZGHU OREVWHU ELVTXH RU &DULEEHDQ FRQFK FKRZGHU DUH DOVR DYDLODEOH /XQFK LWHPV VWDUW DW DQG GLQQHUV EHJLQ DW :KHWKHU \RX RUGHU SXE IRRG IDYRULWHV OLNH ÀVK ¶Q FKLSV EXUJHUV ZLQJV DQG VDQGZLFKHV RU VHOHFW DQ LWHP IURP WKH XSGDWHG PHQX \RX·OO EH DEOH WR GLQH LQ RU HQMR\ \RXU PHDO RXWVLGH XQGHU WKH QHZO\ FRQVWUXFWHG &KLFNHH KXW 7KH QHZ KXW ZDV FRQVWUXFWHG E\ PHPEHUV RI WKH 6HPLQROH WULEH XVLQJ WUDGLWLRQDO PHWKRGV DQG ZDV EXLOW RYHU WKH H[LVWLQJ RXWGRRU GHFN HQDEOLQJ YLVLWRUV WR WDNH DGYDQWDJH RI WKH ED\ EUHH]HV XQGHU WKH
VKDGH ZKLOH SURYLGLQJ JUHDW YLHZV RI WKH ED\ 7KH KXW LV ZDUPHG ZKHQ QHHGHG DQG SURYLGHV YLVLWRUV ZLWK PXVLF HYHU\ )ULGD\ 6DWXUGD\ DQG 6XQGD\ <RX FDQ WUDYHO E\ ODQG RU VHD EXW EH VXUH WR PDNH LW D SRLQW WR VWRS E\ DQG H[SHULHQFH D WDVWH RI ´2OG )ORULGDµ DW 0DUNHU
Spanish Pointe Restaurant & Pub is located at Bayview Drive, just off U.S.41, in Osprey. Hours are 11 a.m. To 11 p.m., every day. Give us a call today at
941-966-5746.
Water World www.siestakeyislander.com 941.539.0205 Fall 2011 Island
|Up Close & Personal... 7KHUH DUH D QXPEHU RI IXQ ZD\V WR UH FRQQHFW ZLWK QDWXUH KHUH LQ WKH ZDUP FOLPHV RI 6DUDVRWD 2QH RI WKH PRVW SHDFHIXO ZD\V WR HQMR\ 6LHVWD .H\·V ZDWHUZD\ LV E\ ND\DN 3DGGOLQJ WKH ´TXLHW FUDIWµ LV WKH LGHDO ZD\ WR JURZ LQWLPDWH ZLWK WKH ZLOGOLIH LQKDELWLQJ WKH ZDWHUV ZH VKDUH 6R LI \RX IHHO WKH QHHG WR VORZ WKLQJV GRZQ D ELW DIWHU D KDUG QLJKW RI IXQ D ND\DN WRXU FRXOG EH MXVW WKH FXUH WR VRRWKH ZKDW·V DLOLQJ \RX 6DUDVRWD FRXQW\ KDV D XQLTXHO\ GLYHUVH EOHQG RI QDWXUDO DUHDV DQG RIIHUV WZHOYH ZDWHUZD\V IRU \RX WR H[SORUH <RX FDQ SDGGOH WKURXJK D PDQJURYH IRUHVW DQG YLHZ WKH ZLOGOLIH RI WKH HVWXDULHV RU DORQJ WKH ED\V ED\RXV ODJRRQV DQG FUHHNV <RX FDQ DOVR H[SORUH WKH QDWXUDO DUHDV RI )ORULGD·V GHVLJQDWHG ´:LOG DQG 6FHQLFµ 0\DNND 5LYHU
7KH 0DQJURYH 7XQQHOV ORFDWHG LQ 6RXWK /LGR 3DUN DW WKH VRXWKHUQPRVW WLS RI /LGR .H\ LV FRQVLGHUHG RQH RI WKH PRVW GLYHUVH LQ 6RXWKZHVW )ORULGD 3DGGOLQJ WKURXJK the shallow waters of the Little and Big *UDVV\ /DJRRQV WKHQ QDYLJDWLQJ \RXU ZD\ WKURXJK WKH PD]H RI PDQJURYH WXQQHOV LQWR WKH JUDVV ÁDWV RI %UXVK\ %D\RX DOORZV \RX D JOLPSVH RI WKH PDQ\ FUHDWXUHV LQKDELWLQJ WKLV HVWXDULQH HFRV\VWHP 'XULQJ 0DUFK WKURXJK 'HFHPEHU ZKHQ WKH ZDWHU LV ZDUPHU \RX·OO ILQG GROSKLQV DQG PDQDWHHV IUHTXHQWLQJ 6DUDVRWD %D\ 7KH KDELWDWV \RX SDVV RQ WKLV WRXU SURYLGH D QXPEHU RI HVVHQWLDO EHQHÀWV WR ED\ OLIH VXFK DV IRRG DQG VKHOWHU IRU PDULQH OLIH DQG ZLOGOLIH protection for the shorelines IURP HURVLRQ DQG DV D ÀOWHU IRU WKH SROOXWDQWV
|Clear Waters of the Coast... 7KHVH DUH MXVW D FRXSOH RI WKH PRUH SRSXODU HFR WRXUV )RU D FRPSOHWH OLVWLQJ RI WUDLOV \RX FDQ DVN WR VHH WKH JXLGHERRN SXW WRJHWKHU E\ 6DUDVRWD &RXQW\ 3DUNV DQG 5HFUHDWLRQ DW DQ\RQH RI WKH RXWÀWWHUV OLVWHG EHORZ <RX·OO ILQG ND\DN UHQWDOV HDV\ WR DUUDQJH 7KH RXWILWWHUV SURYLGH ILQH HTXLSPHQW VRXQG LQVWUXFWLRQ DQG DVVLVWDQFH LQ SODQQLQJ ND\DN WUDYHO WKDW EHVW VXLWV \RXU VNLOO DQG LQWHUHVWV $OO RIIHU HFR WRXUV ZLWK H[SHULHQFHG JXLGHV WR KHOS QDYLJDWH D VDIH DQG IXQ SDFNHG DGYHQWXUH IRU \RX
1HYLOOH 0DULQH 3UHVHUYH 7UDLO LV ORFDWHG LQ /LWWOH 6DUDVRWD %D\ 7KH URXWH PHDQGHUV DURXQG WKH DFUH -LP 1HYLOOH 0DULQH 3 U H V H U Y H Z K L F K L V ORFDWHG EHWZHHQ 6LHVWD .H\ DQG &DVH\ .H\ 7KLV WUDLO KDV D PD]H RI ZDWHUZD\V WR H[SORUH ZKLOH REVHUYLQJ D ODUJH YDULHW\ RI ELUGV Photo courtesy of Sarasota County Parks & Recreation DQG RWKHU ZLOGOLIH ,W LV D ELUG URRNHU\ DQG HVVHQWLDOO\ KDV WZR PDLQ LVODQGV ZKLFK DUH VXUURXQGHG E\ PDQJURYHV 7KHVH LVODQGV KDUERU QHVWLQJ FRORQLHV DQG ÁRFNV RI IHHGLQJ ELUGV 6RPH RI WKH FRPPRQ ELUGV \RX·OO ÀQG LQ WKLV DUHD LQFOXGH JUHDW EOXH KHURQ FDWWOH HJUHW JUHDW HJUHW ZKLWH LELV EURZQ SHOLFDQ URVHDWH VSRRQELOO NLQJILVKHU RVSUH\ ZRRG VWRUN \HOORZ FURZQHG QLJKW KHURQ EDOG HDJOH DQKLQJD DQG FRUPRUDQW
Robin Hood Rentals, 5129 Ocean Blvd., located in Siesta Key Village, 941-554-4242 (D#11 on Village Map) Siesta Key Bike & Kayak, at 1224 Old Stickney Point Rd., in Captain Curt’s Village, near Crescent Beach, 941-346-0891 (B-3#8 on Crescent Beach Map) Siesta Sports Rental, located at 6551 Midnight Pass Rd., in Southbridge Mall, near Crescent Beach, 941-346-1797 (C-3#14 on Crescent Beach Map)
|The Rumrunner
Located at Turtle Beach Marina in South Siesta Key | 941.349.3119 ZZZ VLHVWDNH\FKDUWHUÀVKLQJ FRP Captain Joe Bonaro offers more than exciting deep VHD ÀVKLQJ RSSRUWXQLWLHV DERDUG ´6DUDVRWD·V IDVWHVW FKDUWHU ERDW µ WKH 5XPUXQQHU 7KH VNLSSHU RIIHUV VSHFLDO ERDW DQG ILVKLQJ WULSV IRU families – and for families with small children – as ZHOO DV FXVWRPL]HG GD\ DQG RYHUQLJKW WULSV
Visitor 29
&U\VWDO FOHDU ZDWHU ÁXVKHG LQ IURP WKH *XOI RI 0H[LFR LV ZKDW NHHSV 6DUDVRWD RQH RI WKH PRVW EHDXWLIXO ERDWLQJ DUHDV RQ WKH ZHVW FRDVW RI )ORULGD $ORQJ ZLWK QRUPDO IRXU WLGH GD\V WKH 6DUDVRWD DUHD KDV WKUHH PDMRU SDVVHV %LJ 3DVV 1HZ 3DVV DQG 9HQLFH ,QOHW WKDW DOORZ IRU D JRRG FRQVWDQW ÁRZ RI ZDWHU 7KLV ÁRZ RI ZDWHU IHHGV 6DUDVRWD·V ED\V DQG HVWXDULHV ZKLFK DOORZ IRU PDQ\ GLIIHUHQW VSHFLHV RI PDULQH OLIH WR FDOO 6DUDVRWD KRPH 7KHVH 3DVVHV KDYH FUHDWHG VHYHUDO VDQGEDUV WKDW KDYH EHFRPH GHVWLQDWLRQV IRU PDQ\ WRXULVW DQG QDWLYH ERDWHUV $ORQJ ZLWK VDQGEDUV ERDWHUV WUDYHOLQJ XS DQG GRZQ WKH LQWHUFRDVWDO ZLOO VHH PDQ\ RWKHU SRLQWV RI LQWHUHVW ZLWK ERDW DFFHVV LQFOXGLQJ RYHU UHVWDXUDQW EDUV ZLWK ZDWHU GRFNLQJ FRXQW\ PDLQWDLQHG SDUNV XQGHYHORSHG LVODQGV DQG WKH -LP 1HYLOOH 0DULQH 3UHVHUYH 6DUDVRWD·V ZDWHUZD\V DUH YHU\ GLYHUVH ERDWHUV ZLOO H[SHULHQFH WKH VN\OLQH RI GRZQWRZQ 6DUDVRWD WKH 5LQJOLQJ &DXVHZD\ WKH EHDXWLIXO SULYDWH KRPHV WKH WUDQTXLO PDQJURYH LVODQGV DQG DOO W\SHV RI PDULQH PDPPDOV 6DUDVRWD LV KRPH WR PDQ\ GROSKLQV PDQDWHHV DQG WXUWOHV ZKLFK DUH VHHQ GXULQJ PRVW ERDWLQJ GD\V 6R JHW RXW RQ D ERDW RU ND\DN DQG H[SHULHQFH ZK\ 6DUDVRWD LV RQH RI WKH PRVW ZHOO NQRZQ )ORULGD FRDVWDO WRZQV Story courtesy of Mason Tush ZLWK &%V 2XWÀWWHUV 1249 Stickney Point Road. 941.349.4400 FEVRXWÀWWHUV FRP
Intracoastal Map Â&#x2021;30 Â&#x2021; Island
Visitor Â&#x2021; Fall 2011 Â&#x2021; 941.539.0205 Â&#x2021; www.siestakeyislander.com
|Maduro Cigar & Bar
7386 S. Tamiami Trail (opposite Wilde Honda) Sarasota, Florida | 941.925.4747 2nd location OPEN NOW at University Park 0DGXUR &LJDU %DU LV D FLJDU DĂ&#x20AC;FLRQDGR¡V GUHDP GHVWLQDWLRQ ZKHUH 6DUDVRWD JRHV WR HQMR\ OLIH¡V Ă&#x20AC;QHU SOHDVXUHV LQ D VXUURXQGLQJ ZLWK D YHU\ GLVWLQFWLYH 'RPLQLFDQ Ă DYRU 2SHQLQJ LQ 0DGXUR &LJDU %DU H[SORGHG RQWR WKH ORFDO VRFLDO VFHQH DQG KDV EHFRPH 6DUDVRWD¡V FLJDU GHVWLQDWLRQ $ GHVWLQDWLRQ WKDW LV D FRPELQDWLRQ RI FLJDU VWRUH DQG XSVFDOH EDU /RXQJH 7R FRPSOHPHQW \RXU IDYRULWH SUHPLXP FLJDU \RX FDQ HQMR\ D JODVV RI Ă&#x20AC;QH ZLQH SRUW LPSRUWHG EHHU HVSUHVVR RU HYHQ D FKRFRODWH WUXIĂ H :DWFK D JDPH RQ RQH RI WKH SODVPD 79¡V RU EURZVH WKH ZHE ZLWK IUHH :L )L 7KHLU SUHPLXP FLJDU VHOHFWLRQ LV XQPDWFKHG LQ 6RXWK :HVW )ORULGD ZLWK LQ H[FHVV RI IDFLQJ RQ GLVSOD\
Mainland Advertiser Locator FF )L¿œV ...............................E-5 GC *UHHQOHDI &KHHVH ......... G-5 GS *XOI *DWH 6KRSV........... H-5 MD Maduro Cigar & Bar ....I-5
AI RM CK SP
$EHOÂśV ,FH &UHDP ......... H-5 5RFNHWPDQ ................... H-5 &DVH\ .H\ )LVK +RXVH..N-5 6SDQLVK 3RLQW 3XE ........ J-5
FF
GC
AI RM
GS
MD
SP
CK
Located next to Abel’s Ice Cream
ANGLIN DR .......................................... A-4 AVENIDA DE CORTEZ ......................D-3 AVENIDA DEL MARE ........................D-3 AVENIDA DEL MAYO .......................D-3 AVENIDA DEL NORTE ......................D-3 AVENIDA DE PARADISIO ...............D-3 AVENIDA LEONA ...............................D-3 AVENIDA MADERA...........................D-3 AVENIDA MESSINA ..........................D-2 AVENIDA MILANO ............................D-3 AVENIDA NAVARRA ........................D-2 AVENIDA VENNECCIA ....................D-2 AZURE WAY...........................................E-3 BANAN PLACE..................................... C-3 BAYOU LOUISE DR ............................ A-3 BEACH RD ..............................................E-3 BEACHWAY DR ....................................E-4 BELGRAVE DR .....................................G-5 BIG OAK LANE ..................................... F-5 BIG PASS LANE ................................... C-2 BIRD SONG LANE ..............................D-4 BLIND PASS RD................................... K-6 CALLE COSTA RICA .........................D-3 CALLE DEL OTONO ............................E-3 CALLE DE PERU...................................D-3 CALLE DEL RIO ...................................D-3 CALLE DEL VERANO ..........................E-3 CALLE FLORIDA .................................D-3 CALLE MINORGA...............................D-3
CALLE MIRAMAR...............................D-3 CANAL RD ............................................D-3 CAPE AQUA ...........................................E-3 CAPE LEYTE WAY ...............................D-3 CEDAR PARK CIR ................................B-3 COLUMBUS BLVD ..............................D-2 COMONWELTH LN ............................ C-3 COMONWELTH PL .............................D-4 CUMMINGS ST .................................... C-3 CONTENTO CIR ...................................E-4 CONTENTO DR ....................................E-4 CONTENTO ST ....................................D-4 CRESCENT ST ......................................H-5 DEE PLACE ............................................G-5 DERBY LANE ........................................ F-5 DEWEY PLACE ....................................D-4 DOCKSIDE PL .......................................E-4 EDGEMERE LANE ...............................D-3 EDMUNDSON ...................................... A-4 FAUBEL LANE ...................................... A-4 FEATHERBED LANE........................... C-3 FLAMINGO AVE.................................. A-4 FREELING DR....................................... A-4 GARDEN LANE .................................... A-3 GIVEN ST............................................... C-3 GLEASON AVE .................................... C-3 GLEBE LANE .........................................D-4 GULF MEAD DR .................................. A-4 HALMOR DR ........................................ C-3
HAMILTON AVE ................................. A-4 HANSON BAYOU DR......................... A-4 HERON LAGOON CIR .........................J-6 HIDDEN HARBOR ..............................D-4 HIDDEN LAGOON CIR .......................J-6 HIDDEN LAGOON RD ........................J-6 HIGEL AVE .......................................... B-3 HORIZON VIEW ...................................J-6 HOUR GLASS WAY ............................D-2 IDLEWILD WAY...................................D-4 ISLAND CIRCLE ..................................D-3 JACKSONVILLE LN ............................ C-4 JUNGLE PLUM RD .............................D-4 LAKEHOUSE CIR .................................E-4 LANDS END .......................................... A-4 LA PALOMA.......................................... A-4 LAS ROSAS ...........................................D-3 LITTLE POND LANE........................... B-3 LOTUS LANE ........................................ C-3 MANDALAY PT RD ..............................I-6 MANGROVE PT RD............................ C-3 MELALEUCA WAY .............................H-5 MIDNIGHT COVE ..............................G-5 MOONMIST CIR/DR ........................... F-5 NORSOTA WAY.................................. A-4 NORTH BASIN LN ..............................H-5 NORTH PORT DR ................................E-4 NORTH PORT LA ................................H-5 NORTH VIEW DR.................................E-4
OAKMONT PL ......................................D-4 OCEAN BLVD .......................................D-2 OGDEN ST............................................. A-3 OLD STICKNEY PT RD ......................G-5 OXFORD DR..........................................D-3 OYSTER COVE RD ..............................H-6 PARADISE WAY .................................D-4 PASS KEY RD........................................ C-2 PEACEABLE WAY ................................ C-3 PEACOCK RD .......................................G-5 PEPPERTREE .......................................... F-4 PIERSON LN ......................................... A-3 PINE NEEDLE RD ................................H-5 PLAZA DE LAS PALMAS ...................E-3 PLOVERS WAY.....................................H-5 PLYMOUTH...........................................D-3 POINT CRISP RD .................................H-6 POINT OF ROCKS CIR ......................H-5 POINT OF ROCKS RD ........................G-5 PORTOFINO DR ................................... F-5 PRIMROSE PATH ................................ C-3 RALPH ST .............................................. C-3 REID AVE............................................... C-3 RIEGELS HARBOR DR........................E-4 RIEGELS LANDING DR .....................E-4
RIEGELS PT ............................................E-4 ROBERTS BAY LANE .........................D-4 ROCKWELL LANE...............................D-2 SABAL LANE ......................................G-5 SAND DOLLAR LN ............................. C-3 SANDERLING RD ................................I-5 SANDY BEACH ....................................D-3 SANDY COVE .......................................D-3 SANDY COVE RD................................ C-2 SANDY HOOK RD ..............................D-2 SANDY NOOK ST ...............................D-3 SANDY SHORE AVE...........................D-3 SARASEA CIRCLE ...............................G-5 SEAGRAPE DR ..................................... A-4 SEA PLUM WAY ...................................G-5 SEASIDE DR..........................................G-5 SHADOW LAWN DR ..........................D-4 SHELL RD ...............................................B-3 SIESTA BAYSIDE.................................. F-4 SIESTA COVE .......................................D-4 SIESTA DR..........................................A-4-6 SIESTA ESTATES CT ...........................E-4 SIESTA KEY CIR ...................................E-4 SIESTA KEY PL ..................................... C-4 SIESTA WOODS DR ..........................D-4
SOLITUDE LANE .................................. F-5 S BASIN LANE......................................H-5 S. PORT DR.............................................E-4 S VIEW DRIVE.......................................E-4 ST ALBANS ..........................................D-3 STARBOARD LANE ............................H-5 STICKNEY POINT RD ......................... F-6 SUN N SEA DR .....................................G-5 TENACITY LANE .................................D-3 TREASURE BOAT WAY .....................D-3 TREE BAY LANE ....................................J-6 TREMONT ST ...................................... C-3 TROPICAL CIRCLE ............................. C-4 TURNSTONE RD .................................H-5 TURTLE BEACH RD............................ K-6 VENICE LANE ..................................... C-3 VISTA HERMOSA CIR ......................G-5 WATERSIDE WAY ............................... C-3 WHISPERING SANDS........................D-2 WHITE LANE ........................................ A-4 WHITEHALL PLACE ...........................G-5 WINDING WAY ...................................D-4 WINDWARD AVE ..............................D-3 WOODSIDE DRIVE ............................ C-3
Siesta Key Village Shops Â&#x2021;32 Â&#x2021; Island
Visitor Â&#x2021; Fall 2011 Â&#x2021; 941.539.0205 Â&#x2021; www.siestakeyislander.com
|CafĂŠ Gabbiano
5104 Ocean Blvd., Siesta Key, FL 34242 941.349.1423 | Fax 941.625.1979 cafegabbiano@aol.com A casual dining gem nestled in the heart of Siesta Key Village. A cozy, comfortable and welcoming atmosphere. A charming place to dine with family and friends. Five Star quality service and Italian food. Family owned and operated by the Migliaccio family. Closed Sunday & Monday for the summer. Serving dinner from 4:30-11:30PM. Reservations suggested. Private Banquet room and catering available.
|Robin Hood Rental
5129 Ocean Blvd., Siesta Key, FL 34242 941.554.4242 | www.robinhoodrentals.net fun@robinhoodrentals.net Robin Hood Rentals is your 1 stop shop for all things fun! Come in and see us today for Segway rentals, kayak tours/rentals, paddle boards, scooters, bikes for the family, tandems, strollers, beach gear and much, much more. Best prices and service guaranteed. Free delivery on Siesta Key.
|Daiquiri Deck Raw Bar
5250 Ocean Blvd., Siesta Key, FL 34242 | Phone: 941.349.8697 | Fax: 941.346.3170 The Daiquiri Deck established in 1993 is â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sarasotaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Favorite Place to Meetâ&#x20AC;? located on beautiful Siesta Key and now on St. Armands Circle. Enjoy great food and daiquiris daily 11:00am until 2:00am. 2XU G\QDPLF PHQX LV Ă&#x20AC;OOHG ZLWK IDQWDVWLF choices for all ages. So come in off the beach and have lunch or dinner and cool down ZLWK RQH RI RXU Ă DYRUHG GDLTXLULV 1RZ offering oysters and more! â&#x20AC;&#x153;After the Beachâ&#x20AC;? happy hour 3-7pm daily.
|A Taste of Germany
5204 Ocean Blvd, Siesta Key, FL 34242 941.346.1800 A taste of Germany was established in 2011 when owner, Tanja Hofman and her family decided to open a German bakery in their favorite vacation spot, Siesta Key, Florida. Tanja, her husband and their son want to share some of the special foods they enjoy back home with their new friends in America. We hope you enjoy this little Taste of Germany on the Key! Guten Appetit!
|The Broken Egg
140 Avenida Messina, Siesta Key, Florida 941.346.2750 | www.thebrokenegg.com The Broken Egg Restaurant, Gift Shop and Gallery has been an island tradition for breakfast and lunch on Siesta Key since 1984. Our scrumptious menu including fabulous egg creations and omeletâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, SODWH Ă&#x20AC;OOLQJ SDQFDNHV IUHVK MXLFHV DQG homemade bakery selections keep our customers coming back year after year. We serve exquisite breakfasts and lunches from 7:30 to 2:30, 364 days an year.
|Lobster Pot
5157 Ocean Blvd., Siesta Key, FL 34242
941-349-2323 | www.sarasota-lobsterpot.com
Located on Siesta Key in beautiful Sarasota )ORULGD ZH EULQJ \RX WKH Ă&#x20AC;QHVW WDVWHV RI New England. Enjoy a delightful dining experience in our main dining room or our patio. As winners of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Taste of Sarasota,â&#x20AC;? the New England Tradition of Excellence is still alive and well here in Sarasota at The Lobster Pot. While here we hope youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll enjoy your â&#x20AC;&#x153;Old Cape Codâ&#x20AC;? and Florida dining experience!
|Siesta Key Nails
|Village CafĂŠ
The owners of Siesta Key Nails have been providing visitors and residents of the island with professional and courteous nail care for over 14 years. They offer oriental technique and high quality products, servicing both ladies and gentlemen. Their full nail menu includes manicures, pedicures, acrylic nails, tip-overlay, pink & white, silk wraps, gel nails, gel LCN & waxing service. WalkIns are welcome, but you may wish to call ahead to reserve a spot.
941.349.2822 | villagecafeonsiesta.com You are invited to dine at the Village Cafe restaurant, nestled in the heart of Siesta Key Village, Florida. Our menu offers only WKH Ă&#x20AC;QHVW VHOHFWLRQ RI EUHDNIDVW DQG OXQFK specialties anywhere on the Florida Gulf Coast. Our catering service will meet all your needs for your party or special event. Be sure to browse our menu for a mouthwatering variety of favorites for both islanders and visitors alike.
5107 Ocean Blvd., Siesta Village | 941.349.9545 5133 Ocean Blvd., Siesta Key, FL 34242 |
|Sun Ride Pedicab Siesta Key, Florida RIĂ&#x20AC;FH _ FHOO www.sunridepedicab.com Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a fun way to get around the island. Our eco-friendly, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Siesta styleâ&#x20AC;? pedicab transport service includes a 200-watt integrated stereo system so you can listen to your favorite tunes while being pedaled to your next destination. 7KH SHGLFDE FRPIRUWDEO\ Ă&#x20AC;WV adults and we service the Stickney Point, Commerce area, the Public Beach, and Siesta Village. Our hours of operation are 10 am - 2 am, Monday through Sunday. For a fun time, call us at 941-586-4553.
Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar
% " "
To &ta Key
|Siesta Key Fitness 5243 Avenida Navarra, Siesta Key _ ZZZ VLHVWDNH\Ă&#x20AC;WQHVV FRP 7KLV WRS QRWFK Ă&#x20AC;WQHVV IDFLOLW\ LV ORFDWHG behind Daiquiri Deck and is staffed with KLJKO\ TXDOLĂ&#x20AC;HG SHUVRQDO WUDLQHUV 9LVLtors are welcome on a daily, weekly and monthly basis making it easy to maintain your exercise routine while on vacation. They offer strength equipment, cardiomachines and personal trainers to address all your needs.
|Important Phone Numbers... Emergency (General) .........................................911 Fishing & Hunting Licenses .............941.362.9888 Marriage License Bureau ..................941.362.4066 Public Library - Gulf Gate Branch ...941.316.1213 Sarasota/Bradenton Intl. Airport ....941.359.2770 Sarasota County Area Transit (SCAT) .................. ...............................................................941.316.1234 Sarasota County Information Call Center ............ ....................................... 941.861.5000 / scgov.net 6DUDVRWD &RXQW\ 6KHULII 2IĂ&#x20AC;FH 6LHVWD .H\ 2IĂ&#x20AC;FH .......................................................................... ...............................................................941.349.2900 Sarasota Doctors Hospital.................941.342.1100 Sarasota Memorial Hospital/Health Care System .. ...............................................................941.917.7760 Doctors Express (Urgent Care) ........941.364.4379 Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce ........................ ................ 941.349.3800 / siestakeychamber.com
Italy
Masterfully Creating Perfection Our family would like to welcome you, our valued friends, to our alternative dining experience. You will experience a real family atmosphere while enjoying the delicate taste of our home Ischia. Your host, Pietro Migliaccio, brings over 35 years of culinary excellence from five star restaurants in Ischia Italy, to Brooklyn New Yorkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Mamma Lucia and now to Cafe Gabbiano of Siesta Key.
Please call for next wine tasting. 5104 Ocean Bl) - &ta Key llage - 941.349.1423
$ " #% "" % ' y Tu & + ' ru '(% ay 4:30â&#x20AC;&#x201C;11:30pm & rv ' #"& #!! "
It " &'aurant & W " r
www.cafeg "# #!