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Scavenging Siesta to Save Lido |An overview of Siesta Key news In J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit, we are introduced to “Precious,” a mysterious ring that drives a narrative lasting thousands of pages. Siesta Key has a “Precious,” but it is not a ring. It is a bank of sand to which residents give almost mystical powers. Big Pass, the inlet separating Siesta from Lido Key to the north is unique. It has never been dredged. Its sand never harvested. Its depth never deepened. It’s as natural as a sand spur on the beach. But the hand of man is groping for that sand spur. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is conducting a study – mostly by computer – to see if Big Pass could be dredged, its sand harvested. The result would not be a deepwater channel for boats to traverse the ever-shifting shoal offshore of Siesta Key. The result would be gleaming white sand pumped onto Lido Key’s beach. While the earliest date for such a shift would be 2017, Siesta Key residents are already mobilizing to worry the issue. The issue is made more complex

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by plans to include groins – hardened structures jutting into the gulf – on Lido. These would be “permeable,” says City Engineer Alex Davis-Shaw. The Corps of Engineers plans to present its findings to the Siesta Key Association in December with or without groins. See companion articles on pages 2 and 8

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Speaking of Big Pass, the only place the public can see the majesty of that deep and fast-moving water from shore is at the terminus of Shell Road. At its western end is a tiny public beach space locals know and love. Parking along Shell Road is a problem for the ages. For decades homeowners complained of people parking normally or erratically along the one-block stretch leading to the tiny beach. The drumbeat has not ceased. A new property owner on July 31 emailed County Commissioner Nora Patterson (who lives on and represents the island): “I have counted up to 50 cars at one time,

many of which are blocking private drives, mail boxes and [the] fire hydrant.” Patterson resisted calling for signs banning parking on the south side of Shell Road. Instead she called for county staff to clear vegetation on the north side of the road to allow parking. “That’s pretty inexpensive,” she said. And she sent off new resident’s complaint to Sarasota County Sheriff Tom Knight, asking if “he would have his men stop by occasionally and ticket those who are parked after 9 p.m.”

• Baby birds get help?

Regular readers know Snowy Plovers and the Least Tern are having a hard year on Siesta Key, The beach-nesting birds have been hit by vandals and know-nothings on multiple occasions. While the Audubon Society’s “chick patrol” is on the prowl, problems have been on-going in this year’s nesting season. Story continued on page 22

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Big Pass Dredging Talks Continue Last month, Catherine Luckner, President of the Siesta Key Association (SKA), along with Peter van Roekens, SKA secretary and Chair of the Boaters’ Coalition met with Alexandrea DavisShaw, the City Engineer and with Laird Wreford, the County Coastal Resources manager to determine what should be presented on this issue at the Siesta Key Association meeting on December 5th and the Sarasota Yacht Club Boaters’ Breakfast on December 7th. More details will be available later. They shared data and concerns about the proposed Big Pass Dredging project. Below is a recap from van Roekens. “The reason the City wants to do this dredge is because Lido Beach has been designated as a severely eroded beach and there is a high economic benefit if this beach is re-nourished. The reason Big Pass has been selected is because that is the only high quality sand source near shore with enough sand for Lido Beach. The concerns are that since Big Pass has never been dredged and navigation has always been possible, will removing sand from the ebb shoal cause navigational problems ©

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as it has in other inlets? What will be the effect of placing three groins on South Lido? Will there be any impacts on Siesta Beaches and if so, will remediation be possible? At our meeting we discussed the benefits of having yet another set of eyes on the work being proposed. I have talked with the Aubrey consulting group that did the 1994 critique of the plans to dredge Big Pass. The current discussions are in the early phases to see what they can do and at what cost.

It would be a win/win if the plans could be executed with no ill effects on Siesta Beaches or navigation. Even better would be if there were to be a benefit to Siesta Key and/or navigation. Our meeting was friendly and cooperative. The next steps are to connect with the Army Corp and get more detailed reports from them which should happen in the next few weeks. “

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www.siestakeyassociation.com “Just pick up a piece of garbage as you walk by. Somebody says, ‘Hey, that’s not a bad person. I wouldn’t have done that, but hey’….”, said multi-billionaire Mayor Bloomberg of New York City as he shared keys to success in his recent radio show. While his advice certainly could make one stand out in a good way from a career perspective, it’s also a good way to go in life and can even help keep our environment a bit neater, too. The Siesta

A Message From Your Siesta Key Association Key Association (SKA) keeps its collective minds on trash. We live and play on an island paradise and it’s a shared effort to keep it as beautiful as it is. SKA gets involved in many ways such as seeking more frequent collection of overflowing trash cans, especially during high attendance events like the July 4th beach fireworks, and requesting recycling bins for plastic bottles and aluminum cans thrown out on our busy Village streets. Let’s talk more trash. Walking along our gorgeous Siesta Beach, the sugary white sands are frequently marred by discarded water bottles, empty drink cans, food packaging and the like. When the beach is more serene around sunset, noticeable spots of bright colors mark abandoned sand toys, drink cups, and even clothing and tents.

It is inherent that with increasing crowds there is increasing litter. The number of visitors to Siesta Key beaches has increased remarkably since 2011 when our Siesta Beach was recognized as #1 in the U.S. by the renowned Dr. Beach. This year, beachgoers, themselves, rated Siesta Beach #2 in the U.S.in TripAdvisor’s 2013 Travelers Choice Beaches Awards. Instead of waiting for “somebody” to pick up the pieces of trash found around the Key, many individuals who appreciate this little piece of paradise are committed to keeping it that way. Beachgoers fill a garbage bag on their walks, or on their way back to their cars, to not only help keep the beach clean, but to also keep it safe. As an ecofriendly community, we know too well how Styrofoam cups and plastic

This is the result of a carelessly discarded plastic six-pack strap. Fortunately, this turtle survived. Many, however, are not that fortunate. (Photo Source: Misouri Dept. of Conservation)

six-pack straps can be a danger to our wildlife. For our humanlife, a rusted bottle cap or a crushed aluminum can might cause a painful experience for a barefoot beachgoer. Recreational walkers along the Key’s main streets have been seen picking

up trash as they go. Every few months, the Siesta Key Association, along with the Siesta Key Village Association (SKVA), invite Adopta-Road volunteers to pick up trash from Siesta Drive to Higel St. Story continued on page 26

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the project is strong. He says he’s signed a letter of intent with “an extremely high-end restaurant” willing to send a design team to Sarasota and make a presentation to the city commission. The building was home for decades to Patricks Restaurant, and most recently to the Floribean. Brown bought the building this year and closed the Floribean. He owns and operates two successful restaurants on Siesta Key.

When the legal dancing ended, the city agreed to pay $8,300 in legal fees to Barfield’s attorney. City Attorney Bob Fournier said the legal fees would be levied against the DID budget. “Dr. Kaufman, I don’t mind the DID paying for that because it doesn’t come out of our pockets,” said Pettey at the Aug. 6 meeting.

Army – geared up its own plans under the leadership of a new manager, Maj. Ethan Frizzell. He held a town-hall meeting in early August under rain-drenched skies to announce several new initiatives for “the Sally” (as the homeless call it). Frizzell will establish a home for homeless women, who are often the subject of rape and abuse while sleeping on the streets. And he’ll re-open shelters for homeless families. While they will only be available for two-week stints, it allows them to re-orient and re-build their lives. Frizzell is a new actor in the homeless drama, as is new Sarasota City Manager Tom Barwin, new Sarasota Police Chief Bernadette DiPino and newly-hired consultant Marbut.

The iconic triangular building at Five Points in the heart of Downtown is poised for a radical makeover. In early August, the new owner of the building proposed creating what he called “galleries” – or what others • Homelessness tops would call “balconies” – off the for city issue second floor. Using wrought iron railings When City Commissioner Paul and fancy work 005722_MHBF_LandingsEagle_Mech on the open-air Caragiulo announced he was 0 Created: 8/21/13 Printed 100% • Sunshine suit@settled “galleries,” the Revision: building would running for the county commission be transformed to a piece Client: of theM. Heights Last year Creative two members of GEE the in August, the cited homelessness at Director: REX French Quarter of New Orleans. Downtown Improvement District the top issue. When newly elected Art Director: ALAN REYNOLDS Chris Brown made the proposal – which levies property taxes City Commissioner Susan Chapman Copywriter: t o t h e D e v e l o p m e n t R eBleed: v i e wN/A on downtown land owners for was asked the top issue of her Committee, a streamlined approval improvements– mentioned they 2013 campaign, she said it was Trim: N/A Proofreader: NANCY TUCKER body with representatives from erased emails on their personal homelessness. Live:in10"x5.125" Studio DID Artist:business. LUIS ARRIAGADA all city departments involved computers concerning City and County development. A lawsuit was inevitable. agreed to Commissioners Inspected By: Brown’s project would be the first Michael Barfield sued the city and hire a national consultant Colors: 4/c Production Manager: CAROL CAPOSINO application of a zoning code category DID members Dr. Mark Kaufman on homelessness – Dr. DPI: 300 and WilliamProject Manager: LAURA WILMESMEIER allowing “galleries.” Courtney Pettey. While the Robert Mabut – to spend Mendez, the lead city planner on the emails are public records and it the fall in the area and project, said: “This is the first gallery is legal to hold them on a private develop a plan to tackle [proposed in the city] so we want to computer, they must be produced this priority. move forward cautiously.” upon demand. Erasure is not an Meanwhile the city’s Brown received 32 different option. Their hard drives were primary organizational questions from the committee before searched, and some erased emails tool addressing he can proceed. He noted interest in were recovered. Others were lost. homelessness – the Salvation Photo source: salvationarmyusa.org now to next.

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Off Islands By Paul Roat Sarasota Waters By Paul Roat Big Brother, Big Development near and far Big Pass shoal dispute from 1994 to today Big Brother has come to an Island to our north. Longboat Key recently installed licenseplate recognition cameras at both ends of its barrier island. There are six cameras that check to make sure motorists have valid plates and no outstanding warrants. The cameras shoot information to federal and state agencies. If there’s a hit, Longboat police are notified and the car is pulled over. No pictures of drivers are taken. Cost of the cameras was $79,000. Long Bar Point controversy mostly over? Long Bar Pointe is a Sarasota Bay treasure. It’s got the synergy that wetland environment loves: shallow water with lush seagrass beds, dense red mangroves along the shore serving as home for all sorts of critters, and some funky limestone outcrops to keep boaters away from the pristine ecosystem. Developers, of course, have targeted the 463-acre project off 53rd Avenue and 75th Street in Bradenton for homes, a hotel, condos, a huge conference center, and strip malls all at the cost of a couple acres of seagrasses and 40 or so acres of mangroves. There was also a proposal for a 300-slip marina and a 40-foot-wide channel that would stretch about 2,000 feet to the project from the Intracoastal Waterway.

Manatee County Commissioners heard the proposal by developers Larry Lieberman and Carlos Beruff and approved it all except for the marina and navigational channel. To say that the development was noncontroversial would be a gross understatement. More than 1,000 people were present for the 13-hour proceeding. Florida author and Siesta Key resident, the late John D. MacDonald, wrote about a similar development in 1962 in his book “A Flash of Green.” His words then still seem appropriate today. “The new syndicate will petition for a change in the bulkhead line along the bay shore of Sandy Key, to swing the line out to enclose 800 acres of so-called unsightly mud flats, and request county permission to buy the bay bottom from the State Internal Improvement Fund. “The commissioners will set a date for a public hearing, at which time prominent local businessmen will go to the microphone, one after another and say what a great boon this will be to the community, a shot in the arm for the construction business and retail stores. “Captive experts will get up and say the fill will have no effect on fish breeding grounds or bird life, and will not change the tide pattern so as to cause beach erosion. Story continued on page 26

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Big Pass has had a very interesting and stormy history. The tidal inlet, the largest in Sarasota County, is between Siesta and Lido keys. It has never been dredged, the only one in the county to claim that fact. It also was the focus of a huge dispute that cost a county commissioner his job and angered our neighbors to the south in Venice. It all started in 1994. It was a sleepy county commission meeting when a gang of county officials made a somewhat lengthy presentation to the board on a proposal to allow Venice to take some sand from a Big Pass shoal for a renourishment project to rescue the badly eroded beaches there. The proposal seemed fairly straightforward. Venice wanted to feather a little more than 400,000 cubic yards of sand and pump or barge it down the coast on the beaches to the south. At the time it was estimated that there was about 15 million cubic yards of sand at the shoal, north of the pass proper. Nobody seemed to have any issues, and county commissioners unanimously approved the matter including the commissioner who represented Siesta Key. Then the crowd went wild, as they say. Siesta Key residents were convinced that without that mammoth sand shoal their sugarwhite sand would erode. They were outraged that their county

commissioner had not blocked the whole project. There was another study done on the value of the shoal and its effect, a study damming what the county had done. Save Our Sands was formed and vehemently objected to the project. The public outcry became so loud that the project was dropped and the Venice folks had to get their sand from far offshore in the Gulf of Mexico at a cost of millions more dollars and several years of delay. All that took place in 1994. Nearly 20 years later a similar proposal has been made to again feather sand from the shoal and put it on Lido beaches. There are many years to go before this project gets started. Let’s hope the anger 20 years ago can be avoided this time.

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Siesta Key Association Tackles Important Issues In August, for the very first time, I attended a meeting of the Siesta Key Association. A wide array of important subjects was addressed. I touch upon but a few. Deputy J. Mruczek of the Sheriff’s Office was first to speak. He assured us not much was happening at the moment in terms of crime trends. There had been a couple of reports of stolen purses on the crowded beach. “Prevention is the key,” he said, and advised people to bring nothing of value out to the beach. After some discussion of noise levels on the key, he advised that Siesta residents with noise complaints immediately call (941) 316-1201 and go on record. Richard Hinkson, a LT/EMT Lifeguard and Junior Lifeguard Coordinator for Sarasota County Emergency Services, spoke glowingly of the Junior Lifeguard program. “We sent 10 kids to the Southeastern Regional United States Lifesaving Association Competition held in Pompano Beach on July 20th. We brought home a Gold and several Bronze medals. 400 kids attended from across the state.” He thanked SKA for donating the $200 to help send these 10 youth to the competition. “We are raising kids

up to protect all of you in the water.” Sounds like a great investment! Peter van Roekens addressed the issue of Inlet Management. In the past, volunteers from the Sarasota Yacht Club and Sarasota County Coastal Resources staff have placed markers in Big Pass so that boaters can safely navigate the shifting sands of Big Pass. In spite of their valiant efforts, Big Pass Marker #5 missing again—for the fourth time—although Markers 1, 2, and 3 are still holding fast. “The Army Corps of Engineers is talking about dredging Big Pass for the first time ever,” said van Roekens. “It’s a very tricky business. Big Pass is the inlet north of Siesta Key. Dredging the Pass would remove sand for use in beach nourishment, with Lido Beach being the major recipient. Dredging might or might not make it possible for boaters to more easily navigate those waters. According to van Roekens, all this would have an amazingly high cost: 17.5 million total, with 3.8 million being paid by the city from tourist development dollars. He then asked whether the Directors are willing to spend some money to have an expert Coastal Engineer review the project

proposal. The Board found that to be a wise idea, and allocated $2000 for that purpose. It should be noted that one of the Siesta Key Association’s ongoing goals is to “safeguard our shoreline from any proposals to dredge Big Pass that may negatively impact our beaches.” From the audience, Connie McManus had this to say: “The only place I know of where renourishment really worked was up in Jacksonville. It was in the 60’s after Hurricane Dora. Lyndon Johnson declared it a Federal Disaster area. For more than a year boulders were trucked in from North Carolina to shore up the coastline from South Ponte Vedra to Mayport. Barges a mile out used pipeline to throw sand over these boulders. Without shouldering up the coastline, the sand would have drifted away to other beaches. The whole project took probably two years.” She went on to say that it didn’t happen quickly, but the beaches were ultimately restored to pre-hurricane beauty. Van Roekens returned to the subject of Noise Mitigation. He took the stand that although many people in the Village are concerned, the noise ordinance has been almost

impossible to enforce because of all the special exceptions. Not so, chimed in Commissioner Nora Patterson: “I do not think the Special Exception thing is that complex. Not that many were handed out.” County Zoning Staff has recommended delaying any new language for the Noise ordinance for another year. As for the Environment, Catherine Luckner told the group that tree removal will be seen at the south end of the Public Beach as the County begins excavation for the Siesta Beach drainage reservoir. Native trees and vegetation will be reestablished and the project will not be finished until the end of December. She cautioned that “a lot of creatures are being displaced because of the habitat removal. Many we wouldn’t normally see.” Because of that, snakes might be an issue, but Luckner reminded us to remember that “they are normally found all over our Key and they help us with other problems such as bugs and rodents”. The group went on to discuss zoning variances. They also touched upon the nationwide emergency recall of propane tanks which are sometimes prone to explode. More than 55,000 Tanks produced by Lite

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There were 42 crimes reported on the Key from July 25th through August 23rd. Below is a list highlighting some of the violations • 7/25: Theft/ Misdemeanor Siesta Beach: A bicycle was stolen from the public beach. The owner stated that it had been next to her parked vehicle in the lot. • 7/31: Theft/ Misdemeanor Siesta Beach: A wallet containing a driver’s license and other cards was stolen when it was left unattended at the public beach. • 8/9: Theft/ Misdemeanor 5000 Block Ocean Blvd.: A woman reported that she had left her wallet in the bathroom of a village bar. When she returned for it, it was gone. • 8/10: Grand Theft/ Felony Siesta Beach: A Movado watch was stolen out of a beach bag after a woman left her bag on a towel to go into the water. • 8/11: Theft/ Misdemeanor Siesta Beach: Two teenagers reported their backpack stolen from the beach while they were at the drum circle. They had walked away from it for a few minutes and found it missing when they returned. • 8/12: Burglary/ Felony 6500 Block Midnight Pass: An unknown person unlawfully entered an unlocked condominium and removed two

laptops, some cash, and a pair of sunglasses. It appears that the suspect accessed the unit by entering the secured pool area, which enabled him to climb up a staircase and enter the unit through the unlocked sliding glass doors. The entire condominium complex has video surveillance. The manager was contacted regarding obtaining video. • 8/13: Assault/ Misdemeanor Siesta Beach: A man did not wish to press charges against a teenager who attacked him with closed fists. The teenager was not happy with his sister’s choice of friends, as he felt the man was too old to be hanging out with his underage sister. The teenager attacked the man at the beach pavilion after they had walked up to use the restrooms. The man defended himself by blocking the blows, as he did not want to fight with a juvenile. The man stated that he had been invited to the beach by the boy’s sister and was only there to hang out and nothing further. He also stated that he did not wish to press battery charges against the teenager. • 8/15: Burglary/ Felony Sandy Hook Rd.: A victim reported a bike

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There was a knock on our front door and to my surprise Keith, our mail carrier, was there with mail in hand. He hesitantly asked me if I might know how he could help Helena, his peer; get some of the small American flags. It seems that during the time Helena was delivering mail to us some of the streets were lined with the small flags and since her husband is an active duty solider it stuck with her. Keith chose the right house to ask the question, as the mother of an active duty Navy officer and marketing maven, I kicked into gear and turned the simple request for flags into a community event. Helena’s husband, Ryan was returning from his 3rd or 4th deployment the following week and she wanted to line her street with small American flags to help welcome him home. I thought it would be a wonderful show of support to a serviceman if we sponsored the flags and took a picture of “all of us” to place on a card as a show of support from our community. An email was sent to those in our address book with the request to “spread the word” to gather for the picture. On Saturday, August 3rd, at 9:30 a.m., 38 Landings residents gathered for a picture holding American Flags and the card that we created with written messages of support. Not only did our residents gather for a picture but donations were made to provide some extra support for the family; the total contributions amounted to $140.00 which allowed the family some additional fun!! We received the following thank you note from Helena: “Thank you, words really cannot say the extreme gratitude my family and I have for your community!”

This building will be the site of Sarasota’s first PDQ Chicken restaurant due to open September 15. Located next to Rooms To Go on S. Tamiami Trail, it will employ a staff of about 70. The restaurant will feature hand breaded chicken tenders, crispy chicken and grilled chicken sandwiches and hand made salads. All products are fresh, you will not find a freezer in the building. All of their sauces and salad dressings are made from scratch every day. Guests will either use the drive-through or a walk up counter If they wish to dine in. Currently located in Florida and North Carolina, the Sarasota restaurant will be their 11th location. They consider themselves value priced, since $6.99 is the most expensive meal per person. PDQ chicken was founded by Bob Basham one of the original founders of Outback Steakhouse. Store hours are 10:30 AM to 10 PM seven days a week.

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By Paul Roat with its Main Street. At one point there was a gentrified horse trough in the middle of the then-dirt 5-points. Main Street was blocked from access to U.S. 41 and the bayfront for many years. It was even one-way for many years. Probably the greatest issue merchants have had of late, though, is the fact that the city leaders keep changing their minds and creating more and more projects that tear up the road and block customers from visiting their shops. Let’s hope that these last improvements will be the end of construction along the city’s primary street for years to come. And beyond To finalize this roadway construction comment is the news along Old Bradenton Road, just east of U.S. 41 from the Ringling College of Art and Design to the SarasotaBradenton International Airport. Plans include roundabouts at Myrtle Avenue and 47th Streets. There are also lots of pipeline improvements as well as sidewalks on both side of the road, which will be reconfigured to remain two-lane but will have a heavily landscaped 5-foot median added. It should be a pretty good-looking stretch of pavement when it’s finished.

Sarasota History

By Paul Roat

Bill Whitaker takes a wife, names a pass Bill Whitaker embarked on a great adventure throughout his life. Much of his Tom Sawyer-esque experiences took place in Sarasota as the eventual town’s first white settler. He first made ends meet through the bounty of the bays. Cuban traders plied the Southwest coast of Florida buying dried, salted fish, paying upwards of a penny apiece. It was easy money. As Karl Grismer’s “The Story of Sarasota” chronicles, mullet were everywhere. “During the winter months the bay literally churned with them. They came in immense schools, more than a mile long and hundreds of yards wide — so dense it seemed as though a person could walk upon them. Whitaker could take a cast net and fill his boat in a few minutes.” But from his idyllic landfall in December 1842 was followed in October 1846 with some grief in the form of a massive hurricane. The storm pretty much blew most of the water out of Tampa Bay with its northeasterly winds. The Rev. Edward Franklin Gates, eldest son of Manatee’ first white settler, said only “a few holes or basins of water here and there with a channel down the center” was the shape of Tampa Bay. Sarasota Bay and Whitaker fared well in ’46. The “granddaddy of all hurricanes” in 1848 changed that feeling of complacency regarding storms. The Sept. 22, 1848, storm came from the southwest and pushed water and waves from the Gulf of Mexico onto shore and into the bays. After the blow came what some say is one of Bill Whitaker’s greatest contributions to Sarasota history. Again, from Grismer: “After the wind had subsided,

Whitaker looked out across the bay to see whether his nets [on Longboat Key] were safe. Not a trace of them could be seen. The sandy beach where Whitaker had kept his nets disappeared in the hurricane. A new pass through the key had been formed and that’s what Whitaker named it — New Pass. It has borne that name ever since.” The Whitaker family, along with other early Sarasota Stormy weather settlers, gathered for a picnic on what is today apparently stirred up more Golden Gate Point in 1866. Photo courtesy Sarasota than the waters of the bays County Historical Society. and Gulf. Bill Whitaker shortly thereafter fell in love the coast and liked the settlers, both with what at the time amounted to a to trade and occasionally cage a free Florida princess. meal. Mary Jane Wyatt was daughter of Harmony was disrupted just one of the wealthiest of Floridians, before Christmas 1856, when a band Col. William Wyatt, gubernatorial of soldiers came upon Bowlegs candidate who lost by a single vote camp, trampled his banana plants and later lost much of his wealth and pumpkin fields, and dug up during bank crashes. his potatoes. Bowlegs retaliated and But the Colonel squirreled attacked the army camp, injuring some funds away and retired to his four. War began between the plantation on the Manatee River, Seminoles and settler, a war that wife Mary and daughter Mary Jane lasted more than a year. in tow. Bowlegs and 139 other Seminoles Grismer’s description of Mary were captured and deported. Jane is of “a little, black-haired, blue- Mary Jane and her daughter eyed girl, a wisp of a lass, barely five and son took refuge at Braden feet tall, who tipped the scales at Castle in Manatee County. Whitaker, exactly 80 pounds. But pretty as all captain of a group of volunteers, get out — and full of spirit.” fought the Seminoles. His home Mr. Whitaker courted her for two on Yellow Bluffs was burned to the years before their marriage in June ground during the skirmishes, and a 1851, the first wedding recorded in houseguest of the Whitakers, George the region. Their daughter Nancy Owen, was killed by the Seminoles. Catherine Stuart Whitaker was He has the distinction of being the born 10 months later, the first of 11 only person killed by the Native children in the next 14 years. Americans in the Sarasota region. Mary Jane Whitaker obviously After the war, Whitaker and Mary loved children. She also enjoyed the Jane built a new home just east of company of her sparse neighbors, their former cedar house so she could one of whom was Seminole Chief better cultivate a garden. Whitaker Billy Bowlegs. Although a resident devoted his efforts to raising cattle. of the Everglades, Bowlegs liked The couple both took part in the War Between the States. Mary Jane “Early” Diners 4-Course Dinner successfully drove off a band of marauding Union soldiers. Bill sold Daily 5:00 - 6:30 PM cattle to the Confederacy and was an active blockade runner. After the war the family devoted themselves to their crops, fishing, cattle, and sometimes politics. Bill 13 Entrees To Choose From! All include appetizer, salad, dessert and was a sheriff of Manatee County for beverage a brief period of time. He died after Starting at $15.95 6631 Midnight Pass Road Entree selections include: a fall from his horse Nov. 18, 1888. CRESCENT PLAZA • Chicken, Veal and Seafood Specialties Mary Jane later moved to Tampa and (1/4 Mile South of Stickney Point Road • Filet Mignon • Lamb Chops died March 6, 1908. Both, and many • Salmon • Roast Duck Open 7 Days A Week 5 PM ‘til Close of their offspring, are buried at the • Tenders of Pork $ Whitaker Cemetery at 11th Street 4.50 COCKTAILS Daily 5-6 PM (Well Liquor Only) and Cocoanut Avenue in North For Reservations Call Sarasota, part of their one-time homestead. www.miguelsrestaurant.net

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Who’s Playing Tonight

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|An interview with Bain Beakley Mon through Fri, I roll my gear off of the BluQue patio stage at 3 O’Clock, to make way for Bain Beakley, who plays the happy hour spot 3:30-5:30pm. I’ve come to know him as friendly, talented and a great networker…he seems to know everyone. I interviewed him on the BluQue stage, while he set up his gear… WPT: How did you get to Sarasota? Bain: I was born at McDill Air Force Base, where my father was in the military, then moved to Sarasota, where I was raised.

WPT: When did you start playing guitar? Bain: When I was 14, my grandfather bought me a red Fender Squire electric guitar, with one pick-up, from Thoroughbred Music Store on Bee Ridge, and I taught myself to play it.

brother turned me onto the Eagles and the Allman Brothers when I was a kid, but I play a very wide variety of genres, appropriate to the gig I’m playing.

WPT: What kind of music do you play? Bain: It depends on where I’m playing. I like Country music, Southern Rock, Rock, Blues…I enjoy playing Country music, because I grew up on that…older Country. My

WPT: When is your CD coming out? Bain: Ha ha, its been a long, ongoing project, that I hope to complete soon.

WPT: Do you write originals? Bain: Yes, I have a few.

WPT: When did you start playing professionally? Bain: I was 21 years old, my buddies

and I formed “The Holy Mackerel Band”. We played at parties and had fun, and then we got our big break and landed a gig at the Old Salty Dog, where I worked in the kitchen. It included all the beer we could drink. We started out as a 5-piece band, featuring 3 guitars, bass and drums, but the two other guitar players got scared and quit, leaving the 3 of us. We played 3 songs; Knockin on Heaven’s Door”, Feelin’ Alright” and “Mama Kin” jamming for 30 minutes each, without a sound system. I began playing

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professionally, around town, with a regular schedule, in my late twenties and finally quit the day job to pursue music full time in 2003. WPT: How many dates do you play every month? Bain: About 25 gigs per month. WPT: How do you stay so busy? Bain: I network with other musicians and never refuse a good gig. When someone approaches me with a gig, I play it if I’m available and find Story continued on page 17

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First Place: Brittany McDonald (Blue) Second Place: Shantell Marck (Yellow) someone who can play it, if I’m not. I never say no, so people seeking talent always feel confident to call me, because they know the gig will get filled. The musicians around here, who work like that, always stay working. WPT: What do you consider your career highlight, so far? Bain: I was the guitar tech for Dickey Betts, on tour, for about 4 years. That was a great experience. There were a lot of really cool shows. We toured overseas, to Spain, Italy, Norway, Holland and Germany. There were really a lot of cool gigs. I could talk about it forever, but what made the experience for me, was that I really love the music. I worked the shows, night after night and heard the same songs, over and over and loved my job, because I love the music…I couldn’t have done it otherwise. WPT: How did you get that position? Bain: A friend of mine, who was working for a production company, out on the road with the “Chinese Democracy Tour”, headlined by Axel Roses’ new line-up of “Guns & Roses”, after he broke off from the original GnR and featured “Papa Roach” and Sebastian Bach, from “Skid Row”, called me to go out with them as their guitar tech, where I worked for a few months, including a sold-out show for 20,000 people at Madison Square Garden in New York. I had to return here for gigs I was obligated to play and called Carlos Rodriguez, a friend who was on a break from working with Dickey Betts, to finish the tour in my place. He subsequently called me to replace

him, with Dickey, when he landed a job on tour with Keith Urban. WPT: What’s your favorite part about being a full time musician? Bain: I like working for myself, having the freedom to pick and choose my schedule and meeting all of the different and interesting, sometimes bizarre, people.

Third Place: Marissa Everhart (Red) Of the contestants vying for the top spot of the 4th BluQue Island Grill Swimsuit USA International Model Search Preliminary, Brittany McDonald was the overall winner. Brittany advances to the Event Final to be held in October, where the winner will receive an all expense paid trip to Cancun Mexico to compete in the International Finals. The next preliminary competition is scheduled for Sunday, September 8th at BluQue. The competition is open to anyone 18 years of age of older. For more information contact, Michael@swimsuitusa.net BluQue island Grill is located at 149 Avenida Messina (in the Village).

WPT: What are your future career goals? Bain: I love the gigs I’m doing now, but would like to make songwriting more a part of my career. WPT: What’s your message to your audience? Bain: Have fun. When I’m onstage, doing my thing, I have fun. Even when I make a mistake or hit a wrong note, I’ve learned to laugh at myself. You would never catch me having a fit if something went wrong. I just adapt to it, move on and roll with it. By doing that, it sends a relaxed attitude to the audience and they have fun, as well.

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1. I keep hearing that cats and dogs react much better to chemotherapy than humans do. Is it true? If yes, why? I love this question. Thank you for asking. The answer is no. Pets respond differently to chemotherapy, but the main factor is - we approach chemotherapy differently. Some protocols in human medicine are very aggressive in order to save a life and can lead to significantly unpleasant side effects. Owners of pets usually do not want their dog vomiting, losing hair, having diarrhea and being in ICU for chemotherapy. This is a limiting factor. We advocate chemotherapy for a balance of quality and quantity of life in our pets of course aiming to achieve the most of both. 2. My new job requires a lot of traveling, which means I will have to frequently board my dog for several days at a time. Does my dog need any additional vaccination or care? In a boarding situation, as in a day care for kids, you have a lot of traffic of attendees and their possible germs. You need to have a well-vaccinated pet and updated physical exam for

boarding. Other than the basic vaccines, bordetella is commonly required, as it is the vaccine for kennel cough. You will be asked to show proof of vaccination and health certificate in most boarding facilities. Make sure it is a fun place for your dog, because I am sure he or she will be very lonely without you. 3. What are the symptoms of arthritis and degenerative joint disease in dogs and cats? How to treat it? Just as in people, arthritis demonstrates itself with lameness, limping, pain, and joint swelling or thickening. The changes are not reversible, but one can manage the pain with pain medication and decrease the inflammation with non-steroidal medication (i.e. Previcox, Deramaxx, Rimadyl.) We can help restore some of the damaged cartilage with class IV laser therapy. Once arthritis starts it usually progresses, but we can prevent damage with Adequan injections (polysulfated amynoglycans,) with fish oils (omega 3,) glucosamine, and chondroitin. The health of the joint is dependent on the fluid in the joint that nourishes the joint. Thus range of motion exercises, joint compressions and stretching will help by moving that fluid around and keep the joint healthier. Swimming and walks are a good activity to “get things moving”.

Dr. Chauvet earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon, Canada, completed a small animal medicine/surgery internship at the University of Illinois in Urbana and finished her residency in neurology/neurosurgery at the University of California, Davis. She has been trained in small animal rehabilitation by the Canine Rehabilitation Institute of Wellington, Florida and is known internationally for her specialized work in the relatively rare field of veterinary neurology speaking to, training, and consulting with veterinary practices and organizations globally.

If you have a question about your pet, please email your question to criticalvetcare@gmail.com Each month, Dr. Chauvet will choose a few questions to share with readers.

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Arts on the Horizon Have you seen The Dougherty Sculpture that rests whimsically upon the beautiful lawn in front of the old Sarasota High School? It is an interesting work of art, by visiting artist, Patrick Dougherty and participating volunteers from our area. The stickwork sculpture is called, “Out in Front,” and was named the “Best New Work of Art” in Sarasota. This thought-provoking formation is open to the public and free of charge. Dougherty is from NC and has a love of nature. He has created more than 235 sculptures.

The historic SHS stands where the much anticipated home of the Sarasota Museum of Art (SMOA) and Ringling College of Visual Arts Education Center will be. The plan for this building is to be a hub of creativity for artists and those who enjoy the arts. This project will allow our community to experience art on many levels. The first floor will hold Ringling College Continuing Studies and Special Programs. Here students will have the opportunity to learn many different forms of art, from distinguished faculty. The second floor will house SMOA, and include art galleries and exhibits of well-known and emerging artists. There will be an enclosed glass bridge overlooking the first floor that will allow visitors to watch the artists create. The third floor will have more artists in the process of creating works of art. People will be able to interact with the artists, ask questions and discover their interpretation of the artwork. They have raised a whopping $16,428,683.85 (nearly 75%) of the $22 million goal! With just over 5.5 million more to go, art fans can almost see the finish line! SMOA is noted as Imagination in Action! The building will house modern and contemporary art, and will have on display innovative and compelling visual art… The museum will feature dynamic exhibitions, educational programs and outreach programs to promote creativity and community involvement.

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SMOA intends to inspire, educate and engage people of all ages. Included in the 57,000 square foot landmark building will be a 110 seat auditorium, sculpture court, indoor/ outdoor café, classrooms, studios and meeting areas. This arts education center and museum will be an extraordinary asset for our artsy community! www.sarasotamuseumofart.org Sarasota Museum of Art (SMOA) smoa@ringling.edu Diana Ross Live! At the Van Wezel. A True Legend... Diana Ross has had a career that has spanned four decades. She has made an impact on popculture and is a top performer in the entertainment industry. She has had many honors and awards as a singer, actress, and author. She has been on the cover of countless magazines and sold millions of records with multiple #1 hits. From the 1960’s she has been in the limelight… Ross was born on March 26, 1944, in Detroit, Michigan. Many know her from the 1960s R&B and pop trio, the Supremes (later named, Diana Ross and the Supremes). The trio made 12 number one hits, including “Stop! In the Name of Love” (65) and “Someday We Will Be Together” (69). She left the trio in 1969 and the following year hit the charts with her solo “Reach Out and Touch Somebody’s Hand” and “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough.”

into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1988 and continues to wow her fans to date! Hope you enjoy her performance at the Van Wezel! Wednesday September 11, 2013 at 8pm – http://www.vanwezel.org Summer Showcase of Art through September at the Dabbert Gallery. Tuesday through Saturday, 11am to 5pm. The exhibit features a photographer, printmaker, pastel artist, sculptors and painters. 76 S. Palm Ave. Continuing in September to November 17th - Batiks Botánicos: Viva Florida by artist Angela Maria Isaza (from Columbia) at Selby’s Museum of Botany & the Arts – The artist uses a painting technique that originated in Java. It’s a process that uses wax, dyes, and natural fiber cloth. She uses creative brushstrokes of dyes on cotton canvases and wax, which is later removed by ironing. With this year’s celebration of the 500th anniversary of Ponce de Leon’s arrival on Florida’s coast, “Batiks Botánicos: Viva Florida” highlights many plants that are found growing in Florida, Colombia and Spain. What better place than Selby for inspiration! Angela Maria Isaza has a studio in Bogotá and has frequented Sarasota with many successful exhibits at Selby Gardens. 9/1/13 at 8pm Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe FL presents “Sammy” Tonight! Cost is $29.50 www.wbttsrq.org Sept 6 at 6pm Music on Main, Lakewood Ranch Main Street – Free! Arts & Cultural Alliance Play with Clay – Family Fun! 9/10/13 through 10/1 Tuesdays, 3pm to 5pm cost is $60 for one adult & one child. Steel Magnolias at the Players Theatre Sept 19, 21, 24, 26, 28, at 7:30 PM cost is $25. & Sept 22-26th & Sept 29th at 2pm - $25.

Ross began appearing in films like “Lady Sings the Blues” and was nominated for Best Actress. She went on to star in more films in the 70’s. In 1980, she released a new solo album with the hits “Upside Down” and I’m Coming Out.” She continued to perform her music well into the 90’s. She made it to the small screen and starring roles in television movies. She was inducted

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The Delightful Art of Ellen R. Solomons Ellen R. Solomons is a remarkable Sarasota artist. For the past two decades, she has explored a wide range of media, including sculpture, design, off-loom bead weaving, doll making, and jewelry fabrication. From those explorations, a distinctive style has emerged, one that combines wit and humor with lyrical designs and brilliant colors. Ellen’s work is best described as unique and captivating. The definitive book— 500 Handmade Dolls: Modern Explorations of the Human Form written by Lark Books —includes photographs of Ellen’s elaborately beaded art dolls. Photographs of her artworks have also been published in Beadwork Magazine, Beadwork 2011 Calendar, and Bead and Button Magazine. A Sarasota resident for over 20 years, Ellen is much in demand as a teacher and has taught workshops at jewelry schools and bead shops all over Florida. In 2010, she won “Best of Show” for her intricately constructed and beaded art dolls at the prestigious “Bead and Button” international show held annually in June at the Wisconsin Center in Milwaukee. This highly competitive show is prominent in the field, and has been described as the “biggest consumer bead show in the world.” In Ellen Solomons own words: “I have dabbled in almost every art medium and have sat in more classrooms than I care to remember. After my first beading class I couldn’t stop beading. The sparkling array of magnificent colorful beads was better than a candy store. I have never seen a bead I didn’t covet, and I admit to having an extensive collection.” Ellen utilizes unusual materials in her distinctive art dolls: polymer clay, carved bone, decoupage,

assorted found objects, peyote stitched seed beads, Swarovski crystals, etc. Dozens of marvelous one-of-a-kind beaded art dolls are displayed on Ellen’s web site: www. designsbyERachel.com. (Don’t let the site name confuse you: Rachel is Ellen’s maiden name and she’s married to Walter Solomons. They live on a lovely boat docked in Sarasota. When not traveling around in their motor home, they can often be seen zooming around town on Walter’s motorcycle.) Ellen R. Solomons shares her unique skills with others by giving classes at local bead shops, including BEADS, F.O.B. at 2312 Gulf Gate Drive in Sarasota. (www.beadsfob. com – 941.921.0871) Besides working with students in the classroom, Ellen has made a 75-minute DVD which provides viewers with all skills necessary to create their own beaded dolls. This instructional video moves through creating the doll face to building an armature, beading the costume, and—ultimately—to even naming the doll! A meticulous craftsman, Ellen instructs viewers with simple, easy-to-understand demonstrations of techniques suitable for persons of all skill levels. The DVD is available for purchase on Ellen’s web site, and all materials used are inexpensive and easy to find. This amazing lady not only creates stunning art dolls, she also fabricates beautiful jewelry. For these glamorous pieces, she works in a variety of materials including fine metals, beads, enamels and polymer clay. Endlessly curious, the vivacious Ellen loves to challenge herself first by exploring new techniques and methods, then by finding fresh ways to incorporate these

skills into various pieces. If you wish to learn some of her jewelry techniques, she holds weekly workshops at the Jewelry Design Center at 4225 S. Tamiami Trail in Sarasota. Check out their web site: www.jewelrydesigncenter.biz. 941.925.3335 Ellen has also been the creator of several striking needlepoint designs. For those readers interested in needlepoint, her canvases are carried by the Bristly Thistle located on Amelia Island in Florida near Jacksonville. For custom canvases, e-mail Ellen at ellenrsolomons@ yahoo.com. Ellen R. Solomons studied at the University of Georgia, the University of Connecticut, and Massachusetts College of Art. She began her career as an apprentice to the famous illustrator, David Stone Martin, and found working with him to be a life-shaping experience. In Ellen’s own words: “He really gave the foundation of basic illustration, line and form.” As a young art student, she took this solid beginning and flew away with it like a bird, creating work of her own that is both delightful and unique.

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These photos show that the “Siesta Beach Improvement Project” is well underway. The project will increase and improve parking and pedestrian access, upgrade and expand recreational opportunities and facilities, and restore the historic

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New Retail Shop Replaces Napoli’s Restaurant

The razed site, located between Daiquiri Deck and Siesta Key Oyster Bar (SKOB), formerly occupied by Napoli’s Restaurant will be the future home of a new retail shop. Gidget’s Coastal Provisions is expected to open its doors in late November, 2013. According to owners Brian and Trudy Wigglesworth, Gidget’s will be a unique upscale beach shop designed to appeal to Key residents and visitors alike and will specialize in coastal gifts and apparel. Napoli’s Restaurant will still be located in the village just down the street in the Key Corners Plaza and is also expected to open at its new site in November, 2013.

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Continued from cover story.

County, sheriff and state staffers and volunteers have all been focused on providing additional protection. But Audubon volunteer Catherine Luckner wondered why the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation cops haven’t taken action against people who violated the well-marked conservation zone by dragging beach furniture through the restricted nesting area. Although a property owner who hired a tractor to mow the dunes and sea oats to widen a pathway through the nesting area has been contacted, no action has been taken as of this writing. In 2011 the county commission approved a variance for the property but commanded the owner “would not use a tractor to rake, remove vegetation or grade the

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• Trashing the key Complaints, complaints, complaints. But in the case of dumpsters on Siesta Key, the complaints might be real. Dumpsters left open, trash strewn about them, gates left open, pictures don’t lie. And what about recycling? The Siesta Key Village Association wants to tackle these problems, but faces the normal problem of paying for bins and recycling collection. Meanwhile county code enforcers will tackle the dumpster issues. The Siesta Key Overlay District of zoning codes demands dumpsters remain out of sight. If the SKVA wants to get in the

recycling business, it will have to select from among a number of qualified vendors. Most recyclables are plastic water bottles and soda cans, because merchants ask customers not to bring them inside. One option might be a solar-powered compacting trash bin used in other areas. But at nearly $4,000 apiece, cost is an issue. One hot spot is near the Beach Club, which provides water bottles to patrons as they leave for the night. But people need some education. Glen Cappetta, the owner of Sun Ride Pedicab, said: “Cans are in the garbage, and trash is in the recycling….”

Food and Wine Pairings

By Maureen Rooney

Summer Wine Pairing with Grilled Meats

Pairing summer wines with grilled foods is especially fun and interesting because summer is a time to celebrate fresh foods and bold flavors that entice the palate. Here is our twist on celebrating the flavors of summer grilled foods and new ideas on wine pairing. The number one favorite seafood in our area is our famous Florida Grouper. Try pairing grilled Florida grouper, or even Basa, with Taxboexa Albarino from Spain. Albarino has a nice minerality and a more interesting palate than chardonnay. Give this a try and you may never go back to chardonnay! When grilling chicken don’t be boring with your wine pairings, instead of chardonnay try Anne Amie Pinot Gris from Oregon. It is a much better choice for summer! All of the fruity notes complement the smoky flavor of the grilled chicken.

Don’t be afraid of drinking a red wine with seafood, seriously! Start off easy with Salmon as it is a meatier fish with enough flavor to stand up to a red wine. Make sure that you don’t pick a red wine that overpowers the Salmon, instead try grilled Salmon with our favorite Bila Haut Cote du Roussillon. This wine is a beautiful blend of Syrah, Grenache and Carignan. The flavor of this wine is light enough to replace Pinot Noir and will cut through the meatiness of the Salmon and the smokiness from the grill. The best wine to accompany grilled Pork chops is the Bodegas Castano Monastrell from Spain. Monastrell, or Mouvedre as it’s called in France, is a spicy and savory grape with earthy notes. This wine has lots of flavor yet it is also light enough not to overpower the delicate flavors of the pork.

Another light meat that is great on the grill is Lamb Chops which pair perfectly with the dark, fruity Seven Sinners Old Vine Petite Syrah from Lodi. This wine is full of plum, dark cherries, and berry flavors that would also be amazing as the base for a sauce to go along with the Lamb Chops. Now to the king of the grill, Steak! When you mention steak, everyone has their favorite cut. But whichever is your favorite, you can kick it up a notch by serving it with a hearty and robust Malbec by Zorzal from Argentina, this will have more flavor then a Malbec from Cahors, France and will be more complementary than the usual Cabernet Sauvignon. This wine received 93 points from Robert Parker and will enhance the flavors in any cut of steak! And saving the best for last, what we have all been waiting for….The Grand Finale…that’s right my friends...The Great American Cheeseburger!! Awesomely paired with an All-American Zinfandel, such as, Le Lapin from Paso Robles! This wine is juicy, just like the perfect Cheeseburger. Remember, you can find these great small production wines at Siesta Key Wines in the Village! We’ll show you the wines….you just gotta do the grillin’! Leftovers accepted daily! Siesta Key Wines, 5238C Ocean Blvd., Davidson Plaza in the Village, 941-552-9105

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This 27 year old Sarasota native turned in his football helmet, pads and cleats for a bathing suit and spot on a Siesta Beach lifeguard tower. Justin Breinich (JB), a graduate of Sarasota High School, played semi-pro football for the Sarasota Millionaires for 3 years before deciding on a life guarding career. The Millionaires traveled all over the states of Florida and Georgia. They were coached at the time by 11 year Houston Oiler wide receiver, Ernest Givens Jr. JB is happy to have his playing days and injuries behind him. Justin was introduced to life guarding 8 years ago while attending EMT and Fire School. Several lifeguards were also attending the class and convinced him to give it a try. As a Certified First Responder and CPR instructor, he’s a well qualified life guard. “I love being outdoors and meeting new people. I especially enjoy the sea life and getting to see new creatures; manatees, sharks and sea turtles and learning all about them,” he said. Justin’s advise to beach goers would be to watch their children more carefully. Plenty of parents get distracted when there on the beach and Siesta beach lifeguards are asked on a daily basis to help find children. If Justin could spend the day

with anyone in history he said it would be Bill Clinton. “He just seems like an average guy. In six grade I had to do a book report on him. He likes peanut butter and banana sandwiches and ever since I learned that, I’ve been making them.” You never know what will happen on any given day at the beach. One day while life guarding at Nokomis beach, Justin and an off-duty sheriffs patrolmen kept an 11 foot fourinch Tiger shark alive until Mote Marine arrived. Mote marine staff estimated the shark weighed around 800 pounds. About life guarding Justin said, “You have responsibilities but you also learn a lot from people, even from the locals. Overall it’s a fun job. When stuff hits the fan, it hits. Most of the time it’s a fun relaxing job even though you still have your duties.” Justin is also an instructor in the Junior lifeguard program. He enjoys being an instructor because he saw himself as being a coach one day. He really enjoys working with kids

because for the most part they have their minds in the right place. If you see Justin on the beach, I’m sure you’ll agreed you’d rather have him saving your life than tackling you in full pads.

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September is the month that redfish begin schooling up in Sarasota. The expansive shallow flats in Sarasota Bay are traditionally the most productive areas to fish. A low, incoming tide in the morning is preferred, allowing anglers to see the large schools of reds. As the tide rises, the fish will work up from the edges of flats and holes onto the grass to feed. Locating the fish can be difficult under flood tide conditions; there is just too much water up on the flat to effectively sight fish.

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Speckled trout fishing has been outstanding this year and this should continue in September. Deeper flats will produce more fish, while the larger specimens may be found in shallow water. A Rapala Skitter Walk or X-Rap worked over bars at first light is a deadly technique for fooling gator trout. Along with trout, anglers fishing the deep grass will catch a variety of species this month including bluefish, Spanish mackerel, mangrove snapper, pompano, gag grouper, and ladyfish. Both live bait and artificial lures will

while pursuing the mighty snook. Lighted docks and bridges are snook magnets and will provide great action for anglers looking to catch fish and escape the summer sun. Live and artificial shrimp free lined in the tide are deadly, as are small white flies. Surf fishing off the Siesta Key beaches should be good for snook, ladyfish, Spanish mackerel, pompano, and other species. Point of Rocks is the best spot as there is a lot of fish-holding structure, but any stretch of beach is likely to produce. Live bait such as shrimp and small bait fish works great. A #1 live bait hook with a short piece of leader and a split shot is the preferred rig. Spoons, plugs, and jigs are also effective baits in the surf. The rocks and bridges in Big Pass will be excellent spots to target mangrove snapper this month. These tasty saltwater panfish will be migrating out of the bay and into the Gulf of Mexico. Slack tides are the best times to drop a live shrimp or bait fish along the structure. Don’t be surprised if a big snook intercepts a bait meant for a mang!

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Top: Leta Tolbert, from Chattanooga, TN with her niece, Deanna Fugate, also from Chattanooga. Leta is 100 years old and loves to walk the beach! They had a wonderful time at Siesta Key. Bottom: Friends, Angie and Mandy from Chicago IL have been coming to Siesta Key for the past four years

Island Chatter A little effort on our little island makes a big difference. Imagine what a difference it would be if trashwalking expanded past Siesta Key to Sarasota County, and even around the world. It’s already a reality with Sarasota County’s ‘Keep Sarasota County Beautiful’ initiative which champions the Great American Cleanup and the International Coastal Cleanup. In 2012, according to the Ocean Conservancy - a global advocate since 1972 for healthy oceans - over 500,000 volunteers around the world collected over 10 million pounds of trash for the International Coastal Cleanup. Around 30 of those volunteers who participated in that effort last year were part of the SKA team cleaning up our Siesta sands and beach accesses. We were rewarded with a most awesome sighting of a group manatees congregating in the shallow waters off Siesta Beach. The video of the manatees is posted on our Facebook page for Siesta Key Association. This year, SKA is again recruiting volunteers to participate in the 2013 International Coastal Cleanup on September 21st. Anyone who is interested in joining

The bar was all of an inch in diameter, but it was perfect. You only needed to grab it and hang on, so it didn’t have to be very big. It just had to hold your weight as you swung hand-over-hand, hung upside down, and performed monkeyshines on the monkey bars when you were a kid. It was so easy then. Those same moves look easy now, especially when done by a professional. But as you’ll see in the new book “Queen of the Air” by Dean Jensen, what’s on the trapeze isn’t what’ll keep you hanging. Alfredo Codona didn’t believe in love at first sight – until he saw Leitzel. He was just sixteen years old, a relatively minor trapeze artist and soon-to-be heartthrob. She was eighteen, stunningly beautiful, a “darling with circus audiences everywhere...” Smitten, he pursued her with single-mindedness – but the Queen of the Air had her career to think about, and she ended the short romance. Born to an unwed teenager in 1891, Leitzel definitely had circus blood in her veins: her father had owned a traveling troupe; her grandmother and aunts were all performers and her mother was a

trapeze sensation. It didn’t take long for Leitzel to upstage her. Alfredo was the long-awaited son of Edward Codona, owner of a traveling circus. Born in Mexico, Alfredo spent most of his youth watching his sister, Victoria, receive tutoring on the high wire. It was her prowess that got him to Chicago. It was she who saw his heart break when Leitzel said their romance was over. And so, in 1909, Leitzel went her way and Alfredo went his. She married, divorced, and married again but always had lovers on the side, powerful men who visited her tent after her performances. Her fame grew, and she made “Mister John” Ringling a lot of money. On the trapeze, the grown-up Alfredo “had no peers.” His fame, too, was growing and he had his sights set on a feat that everyone said was impossible. He married a fellow troupe member, but he never forgot his first love. And then, eighteen years after their last kiss, Alfred Codona found himself working beneath the same roof as his beloved Leitzel… So you say you love a good romance filled with drama. Add 1920s intrigue,

period settings, elephants, and a dash of OMG, and you’ve got “Queen of the Air.” Author Dean Jensen, in fact, makes Leitzel and Alfredo’s story seem more like a novel, with rich settings and good character shaping. But it’s no novel, and in his afterword, Jensen explains how he researched this “epic” story. Long before you get that far, though, you’ll be treated to a few hours of stupendous feats under the Big Top, and back to an innocent time that wasn’t so innocent after all. I could barely tear myself away from this book, and I think you’ll love it, too. For anyone who knows that stardust can be a tarnished and magic is an illusion, “Queen of the Air” absolutely soars.

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the SKA volunteers can email info@ siestakeyassociation.com. SKA also had a team of 40 volunteers during the 2013 Great American Cleanup on Siesta Beach this past April. Water and sand quality were part of the ranking criteria that had helped place Siesta Beach on Dr. Beach’s list of top beaches in the U.S. To maintain this high quality enjoyed by residents and visitors alike, the much awaited Beach Road Drainage Improvement Project is now underway. The purpose of this project is to install a stormwater treatment system to meet recreational water quality standards as well as protect public health and help alleviate Beach Road drainage issues. During this construction project, barges will be anchored 2000 feet from the Siesta Beach shore and a pipeline is being drilled under the sand and seabed. No trespassing is allowed in the construction site which includes a retention pond, and no swimming or boating is allowed within 100 feet of the two barges. For questions about this project, call Sarasota County Call Center at (941) 861-5000, or view updates through the Beach Drainage Plan link posted

on the SKA website. The light at the end of this article is the confirmation that the lighted bollards at some of our busy crosswalks in Siesta Village are now in place and working. In collaborative effort with SKVA, many thanks to SKA Director, Peter van Roekens, for his close involvement in the installation of this much needed street lighting feature. We especially thank County staff who completed this project two weeks ahead of schedule. Nighttime drivers and pedestrians crossing Ocean Blvd. at the liveliest parts of the Village will be aided by the newly lit crosswalks. Siesta Key Association holds its monthly meeting the first Thursday each month at 4:30pm at St. Boniface, Room F. SKA Members and nonmembers are invited. With its focus on maintaining and enhancing the quality of life on the Key, the Siesta Key Association’s representation of island resident interests ultimately benefits everyone who spends time on Siesta Key. SKA’s website is www. siestakeyassociation.com. “Like” us on Facebook!

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“It will be nicely timed, because a lot of the militant bird watchers and dogooders will be north for the summer, and they won’t give the ones who are left here much time to organize the opposition. The commissioners will change the bulkhead line and approve the syndicate application to purchase. The trustees of the IIF will sell the bay bottom … and then drag lines and dredges will move it. It’s going to be a steamroller operation … and it’s going to run right over anybody who stands in the way.”

By the way, MacDonald’s fictional Sandy Key in reality is Bird Key. Long Bar Pointe is a wacky bit of Sarasota Bay. Its uplands are the tail-water tract of the Southwest County Utility System, plus home to lots of agricultural fields. Long Bar Pointe’s bayfront is a Bay oddity in its limestone outcrops. Call it an outboard propeller minefield, although kayak and canoe aficionados love the place. As do birds, and all the things that love to live in Sarasota Bay.

Church News Places of Worship St. Michael’s the Archangel Catholic Church 5394 Midnight Pass Rd, Siesta Key, FL 34242 - 941-3494174 The Knights of Columbus will be hosting St. Michael’s Annual Luau on Sat., Sept. 28th • Hors d’oeuvres: 5:00PM • Dinner: 5:30PM • Dancing (cd’s) until 9:00PM Tickets are available in the

Parish Office. • Adult: $15, Child (6-12 yrs.) • $7; Child (under 6 yrs.) Free Deadline to purchase tickets is September 23rd and no ticket sales will be available at the door. Dinner includes: pulled pork with sauce, potato salad, BBQ baked beans, cole slaw, apple sauce, dinner roll, dessert, and beverages of either coffee, tea, apple juice or water.

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Q: Dear Donnarose, after 12 yrs of marriage, I think my husband is cheating on me, and I don’t know what to do at this point. What is your intuitive feeling on this? Thanks. ~Geri A: ~ “Release what you fear, or it will be what you’ll find near.” ~Donnarose Melvin Well Geri, I’ve heard from many hundreds of people on this topic and found that not all cases are the same. And the energy on your situation after reading your detailed question, is that I don’t see another female energy around your husband regarding infidelity. I have limited space here, so the bottom-line is you have two choices. The first choice that can help it stay this way, is to quickly work on ridding yourself of any mistrusting energy you are directing at your husband. The other choice is to remain suspicious. The latter will create disharmony between you and your husband, as he will feel negative energy coming his way which will make him feel unloved. And as you can guess, feeling unloved and mistreated is a formula that sends many to do exactly what you fear. And that is to stray to a place where he will feel more comforted. As my quote above indicates, if you don’t want it near, release what you fear. So the best thing to do is to replace any mistrusting thoughts towards your husband, with thoughts that are loving towards yourself. You will be amazed on how this positively alters the energy in a relationship. ~♥ Q: Dear Donnarose, I can’t seem to get the thought out of my mind that I am never going to find true love. Can you feel the energy on whether or not this is true? I’ve been feeling so down about this. Thanks for your help! ~Sabilla

A: ~ “Whether you think you can, or you think you can’t--you’re right.“ -Henry Ford Sabilla, like the quote above suggests, the thoughts we think about ourselves, and what we are capable of doing, are almost always manifested. Your detailed note mentioned you feeling scared of being alone, and feeling depressed and frustrated. It’s good to admit how you feel and to be honest with yourself. It’s also important to then allow yourself to release any thoughts that are unlike love about yourself. You will probably find they aren’t true anyway, so why hold onto them, right? Then you want to get back to the basics of loving the inside of you. You want to appreciate your heart, your soul, and the loving person that you genuinely are. And little by little, this love you are building on the inside, will start to emanate from you and show on the outside. And this will become the energy that will be appealing to the type of man you will attract. The bottom-line is to first love yourself to the level you want to be loved by someone else, and the level of loving treatment by the gentleman you will attract, will mirror it.~♥ Go to www.siestasand.net for additional Q&A.

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What’s Happening …on the beach • Beach Hoop Dance Class – Thurs. 6:30 – 7:45pm. Register at www.outwardspiral.net • Free Yoga Mon-Wed.-Fri.-Sat. 8-9:30 am. Classes held between blue & green lifeguard station. Call 941-320-6693 to register or www.yogaonsiestabeach.com • Pilates on Siesta Key Beach – Every Mon, Wed, Thurs, Sun. 7pm. Cost: $10. (yellow lifeguard station). Register online: www.studiorubylake.com • Sunset Fusion – every Wednesday at 7pm. For additional info and to register online go to: http://www.studiorubylake.com • Drum Circle – Every Sunday two hours before sunset and lasts until around 10pm. South of the main pavillion. • Sept. 19 (Th)– Full Moom Meditation 8-9pm. Far North end of the main public

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Siesta Key Drum Circle Siesta Beach has become the home to what is considered one of the largest drum circles in the nation. This is not a commercial event but local phenomenon that began spontaneously and now has a life of its own. If you’re visiting the area, or live nearby be sure to check this one out. There are loads of drummers, belly dancers, and hoppers plus lots of families, beach going onlookers, & curious tourists, especially during the tourist season when the crowds can swell into the thousands. Bring a blanket or chair, most everyone does. It happens every Sunday starting a couple of hours before sunset, and ends around 10 PM. This gathering meets up just south of the main pavilion between lifeguard stands 3 and 4 on Siesta Public Beach. Just follow your ears. This is true community - free-form drumming, open to the public and entirely improvised in-the-moment. Instruments center around drums and percussion, but may include other instruments such as flutes, didgeridoos, and other non-percussion instruments. Participation is voluntary and includes singing or chanting, dancing, relaxing, and listening. It’s always a good time with solid musicality, dancing, and a great vibe. Admission is free. The Siesta Key Beach address is: 948 Beach Road, Sarasota, Florida 34242. For more info visit the Facebook group named “Siesta Key Drum Circle” just search for them.

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|Rated #1 Beach In America by Dr. Beach... Siesta Public Beach, located inside Crescent Beach, is renowned for its truly 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 World” (The Great International White Sand challenge, 1987), “The Best Sand Beach in America” (The Travel Channel, 2004), 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 Inter-national University’s Laboratory for Coastal Research, and for 2013, Trip Advisor’s 2013 Traveler’s Choice Top 25 Beaches in the US, Siesta Key Public Beach ranked #2. Walking along, or swimming and playing in the 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 to many of the village shops and restaurants located in the Siesta Village. Crescent Beach actually begins between beach access #2 & #3 and extends to beach access #13 with the southern part relatively secluded and quiet, as it has only one public access road. Beach Flags: Indicate surf & beach conditions

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 as colorful 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 private” beach. Turtle Beach is at the southern tip of Siesta Key, and affords a sportier, “family play” beach experience. The beach has picnic areas, a playground, a vollyball court and horseshoe pit. There’s also a boat launch, and fishing is permitted in the adjacent 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 beach tends to carry more shells, making it perfect for beach combers and shell collectors. Many find petrified sharks’ teeth to take home and treasure, especially after a storm.

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|Pet Friendly Beaches... Although dogs are not allowed on any of the beaches on Siesta Key, there are a few places you can take your furry pal within a short distance from the island. Brohard Paw Beach, 1600 Harbor Drive, Venice, FL 34285. Hours: 24 hours per day, 365 days per year (parking closed from 12 AM – 6 AM); dogs allowed on the designated portion of beach from 7 AM to dusk only Paw Park is one of the few places along the beach where dogs are allowed. The park features an enclosed run for big dogs and one for small dogs, as well as an open beach area where dogs can swim. This park, across from Venice’s airport, is where you and your “best friend” can play in the gulf and socialize with other dogs, offering doggie drinking fountains; showers on decks for “dogs only”, fire hydrants and leash posts, dog lovers have declared this park… and beach… to be the best doggie park in the state! Shaded by towering oaks, small dogs will enjoy their fenced in arena while the big boys can frolic in the larger pen. Double gates access both parks and the beach. A paved walkway leads directly to the beach where your best friend will delight in this 300’ section of sand and water.

Note: Summer months may force you to carry your furry friend as the sand can be hot under paw. Doggie waste bags and receptacles are provided and strategically placed around the park. Human comforts include drinking fountains, picnic tables and restrooms. Parking is very limited although off road parking is across the street. Bird Key Park is located on Bird Key, Florida, at the foot of the Ringling Causeway Bridge, which leads to Sarasota. This small stretch of beach along Sarasota Bay is a well-known spot for dog lovers. You and your dog can swim together while enjoying stunning views of the blue-green water. The park is open from 6 a.m. until 12 a.m. year-round, and admission is free. (Source: eHow) Ken Thompson Park, a small beach on the Gulf Coast of Florida, is a hidden treasure near the Mote Marine Aquarium on Sarasota Bay. Here you will also find the New Pass Fishing Pier, which winds through the mangroves. You and your pet can stroll along the pier or relax in the sun while watching the kayakers launch their boats. The beach is open from 5 a.m. until 11 a.m. and admission is free. (Source: eHow)

|What’s SUP?... Imagine finding a fun way to get a great core workout into your vacation or spare time. Something that improves your balance and coordination, builds strength and endurance, is no-impact and works for all ages - all while enjoying the Florida waterways. The sport I am referring to is called Standup Paddleboard or SUP. This emerging sport has been consistently gaining momentum and popularity with young and old alike as celebrities are spotted sampling it and athletes use it to workout. It is the fastest growing water sport in this country, according to the Outdoor Industry Association, and will change your vantage point and your idea of a workout. This craze draws its roots from Hawaii when surf instructors wanted a way to be alongside their students during instruction. Necessity being the mother of invention, they found that by standing on surfboards and using outrigger paddles, they could stay next to their students while continuing to instruct. It caught on and progressed as an alternative way for surfers to train while the surf was down. Now, it is the surf sport that needs no ocean and can be done on virtually any body of water. You, the paddler, are the fuel, controlling the speed and intensity of the experience, from recreational cruising to aerobic athletic training. Good, green fun, along with a stealthy total body workout that even allows people to maintain a conversation. “Most people come back to the dock surprised that they have worked up a sweat while having so much fun” allows Mary Hoff, owner of Sarasota Wind and Water Adventures. Just about anyone can participate, including children and pets. It is a sport that allows all water enthusiasts more opportunities to be on the water. Standing is a welcome alternative for kayakers and canoeists allowing one to see both deeper and farther. Paddling is recommended by physical therapists and physicians for strength training and to improve balance. It also offers social, psychological, and spiritual benefits. Walking on water has never been easier!

Places of Worship Siesta Key Presbyterian Chapel (See Siesta Key street map for location) 4615 Gleason Ave., Siesta Key 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) 5615 Midnight Pass Rd, Siesta Key 941.349.5616 Temple Sinai, a Reform Congregation (The closest Jewish congregation to the key for visitors) 4631 S. Lockwood Ridge Road, Sarasota | 941.924.1802 templesinai-sarasota.org Church on the Beach Held every Sunday at 10:00am by the picnic area of Turtle Beach Park.

The following businesses offer paddleboard rentals and provide instructions on the basics with each rental: Robin Hood Rentals, 5129 Ocean Blvd. Located in the Village, 941-554-4242 (D#11 on Village map) Sarasota Wind and Water Adventures, 1518 Stickney Point Rd. Located over the South Bridge in the Boatyard Village, 941-379-4222 (A-5, #12 on Crescent Beach map) Siesta Key Bike & Kayak, 1224 Old Stickney Point Rd. Located in Capt. Curt’s Village by Crescent Beach 941-346-0891 (B-3, #8 on Crescent Beach map) Siesta Sports Rentals, 6551 Midnight Pass Rd. Located in the Southbridge Mall by Crescent Beach, 941-346-1797 (C-3, #14 on Crescent Beach map)

|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 Sarasota County Sheriff Office - Siesta Key Office........................................................................... 941.349.2900 Sarasota Doctors Hospital.................................................................................................................... 941.342.1100 Sarasota Memorial Hospital/Health Care System........................................................................... 941.917.7760 Siesta Shuttle Transportation........................................................................................................... 1.888.536.0030 Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce.......................................................941.349.3800 / siestakeychamber.com

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Attractions 4JOHN & MABLE RINGLING MUSEUM OF ART www.ringling.org | 941.358.3180 5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota

4BIG CAT HABITAT & GULF COAST SANCTUARY bigcathabitat.org | 941.371.6377 | 7101 Palmer Blvd. (east of I-75), Sarasota 4CHILDREN’S GARDEN www.sarasotachildrensgarden.com | 941.330.1711 | 1670 10th Way, Sarasota 4CROWLEY MUSEUM & NATURE CENTER crowleymuseumnaturectr.org | 941.322.1000 | 16405 Myakka Road, Sarasota 4HISTORIC SPANISH POINT www.historicspanishpoint.org | 941.966.5214 | 337 N. Tamiami Trail, Osprey 4LEGACY TRAIL www.legacytrailfriends.org | 941.861.7245 4MARIE SELBY BOTANICAL GARDENS3 www.selby.org | 941.366.5731, ex. 236 | 811 S. Palm Ave., Sarasota

4SARASOTA JUNGLE GARDENS sarasotajunglegardens.com | 941.355.5305 | 3701 Bayshore Road, Sarasota

4MOTE AQUARIUM www.mote.org | 941.388.4441 | 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway, Sarasota 4MYAKKA RIVER STATE PARK www.myakkariver.org | 941.361.6511 | 13208 S.R.72 (9 miles east of I-75) 4OLD MYAKKA PRESERVE 941.861.5000 | 251 Myakka Rd | (eastern end of Fruitville Rd) Sarasota 4OSCAR SCHERER PARK www.floridastateparks.org | 941.483.5956 | 1843 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota 4PHILLIPPI ESTATE PARK www.scgov.net | 941.316.1309 | 5500 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota 4RINGLING CIRCUS MUSEUM www.ringling.org | 941.359.5700 | 5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota 4S. FLORIDA MUSEUM, BISHOP PLANETARIUM & AQUARIUM www.southfloridamuseum.org | 941.746.4131 201 10th St., W. Bradenton 4SARASOTA CLASSIC CAR MUSEUM sarasotacarmuseum.org | 941.355.6228 | 5500 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota 4SELBY GALLERY ringling.edu/selbygallery | 941.359.7563 | 2700 n. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota 4WARM MINERAL SPRINGS warmmineralsprings.com | 941.426.1692 | 12200 San Servando Ave, North Port

G-WIZ HANDS ON MUSEUM3 www.gwiz.org | 941.309.4949 1001 Blvd. of the Arts, Sarasota

Annual & Seasonal Rentals Available Unit 109 Sea Shell Condominium, Siesta Key FL 2 Beds, 2 Baths, Pool. Sea Shell Condominium is located directly on the beach and has many amenities and features to make any Siesta Key vacation very enjoyable.

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5379 Ocean Blvd, Siesta Key, FL 34242 •P: 941-926-1800 www.robasotarealestate.com

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|Siesta Key Bike & Kayak, LLC

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 Beach, Sarasota and the surrounding areas. We offer a variety of energizing and relaxing things to do while you visit this beautiful scenic area. We offer quality equipment and a friendly reliable expert staff so that you can get the most from your vacation... GUARANTEED.

1518 Stickney Point Rd., In the Boatyard Village | 941-379-4222 www.SarasotaWindAndWater.com We are located in the Boatyard Village, right off the south Siesta Key Bridge. Our shop offers kiteboarding lessons, paddle board lessons, sunset boat cruises, tubing, water skiing, fishing charters and other water sports. Our mission is simple: provide the best products and service to our customers at the lowest prices possible. We take great pride in our company, our commitment to customer service and in the products we sell. We always try to meet or beat any reasonable quote. Store Hours: Mon. – Sat. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., |Anna’s Restaurant & Deli 6535 Midnight Pass Rd., Siesta Key, FL 34242 Sunday by appointment. 941-349-4888 | www.surfersandwich.com Anna’s Deli has been serving their Famous |The Green Turtle Souvenir Specialty Sandwiches, featuring the highest & Gift Store quality meats, cheeses, and toppings as well as 6525 Midnight Pass Road, Sarasota, FL 34242 fresh, daily prepared salads, since 1971. They 941.349.4751 invite you to come in and experience why Siesta Key’s most friendly & unique shopping Anna’s continues to be a Siesta Key tradition spot! You’ll find gifts, souvenirs, beach fashions, for over 41 years!! Hours: 10:30 am - 4:00 pm beach supplies, beach cover-ups, ladies & junior Daily. fashions, plus a super men’s line! Siesta Key’s largest seashell & coral selection!

|Big Water Fish Market

|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 Curt’s Restaurant on the corner of Midnight Pass & Old Stickney Point Road. Open daily until 9:30pm.

|Miguel’s Restaurant

6631 Midnight Pass Rd, Crescent Plaza 941.349.4024 | www.miguelsrestaurant.net Miguel’s is a family owned restaurant that specializes in French and Continental cuisine. Serving Siesta Key since 1983, they offer a wide selection of appetizers, a Caesar salad for two, perfectly prepared at your table and include fresh gulf seafood, choicest cuts of filet mignon, delicious poultry and veal dishes among their entrees. Finish the night off with decadent desserts including banana fosters, cherries jubilee and traditional creme caramel. Miguel’s also has an extensive wine selection and a full bar.

6641 Midnight Pass Rd., Crescent Plaza 941.554.8101 Offers fresh-from-the-docks seafood along with a variety of complementing sides. They also offer a catering service with selections such as clam bakes, oyster roasts and beach picnic baskets. Come in and choose your own fresh catch or try one of their lunch specials where everything is always good and always fresh.

|Siesta Sports Rentals

www.siestasportsrentals.com 6551 Midnight Pass Rd., Siesta Key, FL 941-346-1797 | Fax: 941-346-1954 Located on beautiful Siesta Key Island providing you with hours of fun, whether vacationing or living in Florida, we offer you the opportunity to see Sarasota and Siesta Key, Florida the way it was meant to be seen. Just steps from Crescent Beach, we provide friendly, quality service at affordable prices. Delivery and pick up available. Mention you found our web site and we will give a discount off your next rental. Stop by and say hello.

|Captain Curt’s Crab & Oyster Bar

www.captaincurts.com 1200 Old Stickney Point Rd, Siesta Key, FL 34242 | 941.349.3885 | brad@captaincurts.com A family seafood restaurant. Fish, seafood, prime rib, baby back ribs, baskets, sandwiches, salads & children’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.

|CB’s Saltwater Outrigger

1249 Stickney Point Rd., Siesta Key, FL 34242 941-349-4400 / www.cbsoutfitters.com CB’s Saltwater Outfitters offers runabouts, deck boats, pontoon craft and center console boats for rent. A complete bait and tackle store, CB’s offers full lines of high quality gear. It’s experienced staff can help you plan an island boat tour or arrange an outing with experienced guides for offshore and inshore fishing. CB’s is also an Orvis-endorsed flyfishing outfitter.

|Siesta 4-Rent

www.siesta4rent.com 6555 Midnight Pass Rd., Siesta Key, FL 34242 941.349.5500 | 877.482.5550 rentals@siesta4rent.com We offer Studios – 5 BR condos and Homes here on beautiful Siesta Key Beach. All units fully equipped, most directly on the beach or beach access. Pets welcome at some. Call or check website for rates. 1 week minimum required.

|Crescent Beach Grocery

1211 Old Stickney Point Road, Sarasota, FL Owners: Nancy Connelly & Bill Singleton 941.312.0472 The Crescent Beach Grocery is Siesta Key’s premier full-service grocery store. Carrying an extremely wide range of groceries, sundries, beer, wine, delicatessen items and fresh-cut meat – as well as practically anything else you can think of – 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.

“Early” Diners 4-Course Dinner Daily 5:00 - 6:30 PM

13 Entrees To Choose From!

6631 Midnight Pass Road

CRESCENT PLAZA

(1/4 Mile South of Stickney Point Road

Open 7 Days A Week 5 PM ‘til Close

All include appetizer, salad, dessert and beverage

Starting at $15.95

Entree selections include: • Chicken, Veal and Seafood Specialties • Filet Mignon • Lamb Chops • Salmon • Roast Duck • Tenders of Pork

4.50 COCKTAILS Daily 5-6 PM (Well Liquor Only)

For Reservations Call 941-349-4024 www.miguelsrestaurant.net

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ATM & Banks Bank of America............................ A-3 #3 Bars & Nightclubs Capt. Curt’s Backroom Saloon....B-3 #7 Crescent Club............................... C-3 #13 Sniki Tiki........................................B-3 #8 Delis & Sandwiches Anna’s Sandwiches.................... C-3 #14 The Beach Deli @ Crescent Beach Grocery........................................... A-3 #1 DRUG STORES Davidson’s Drugs......................... C-3 #14 Fashion & Accessories CB’s Saltwater Outfitters............ 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. Curt’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 Lorraine’s Beauty & Barber.........B-3 #8 Salon Siesta................................... D-4 #17 Siesta Key Salon & Spa............... C-3 #14 The Key Spa & Salon.................. A-5 #12 Ice Cream & Treats Orange Octopus ...........................B-3 #8 INTERNET / WiFi SERVICES Davidson’s Drugs........................ C-3 #14 Mail Pack Center......................... C-3 #14 Liquor Stores Crescent Beach Grocery.............. A-3 #1 Crescent Club................................B-3 #13 Siesta Spirits................................. C-4 #17 Mailing & Shipping Mail Pack Center......................... C-3 #14 US Post Office Sub Station......... C-3 #14 Markets 7-11 Store...................................... C-3 #16 Big Water Fish Market................ C-4 #17 Crescent Beach Grocery..............B-3 #1 Miscellaneous Moving & Storage........................B-3 #10 Flowers by Fudgie....................... D-3 #17 Real Estate / RENTALS Beckmann Realty............................B-3 #8 Homes & Condo Rentals............ D-3 #17 Moynihan Realty......................... D-3 #17 Re/Max Tropical Sands................B-3 #1 Siesta 4-Rent................................ C-3 #14 Restaurants Boatyard Waterfront Bar & Grill....A-5 #12 Capt. Curts Crab & Oyster Bar.... B-3 #7

City Pizza Italian Restaurant..... D-3 #17 Clayton’s Siesta Grille...................B-3 #9 Javier’s Restaurant...................... C-3 #17 Miguel’s Restaurant................... C-3 #17

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A to Z Beach & Bike Rentals...... A-5 #12 CB’s Saltwater Outfitters............ A-3 #4 Sarasota Wind and Water Adventures... ......................................................... A-5 #12 Siesta Key Bike & Kayak . ..........B-3 #8 Siesta Key Jetski (inside CB’s)..... A-3 #4 Siesta Key Marina......................... A-4 #5 Siesta Key Parasailing................... A-4 #5 Siesta Key Watersports............... A-5 #12 Siesta Paddle Sports.................... D-4 #17 Siesta Sports Rentals................. C-3 #14 Waves Boat & Social Club.......... A-5 #12

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Home of the Orange Squeeze!

In Season Hours 8AM-9:30PM

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AccomModations Siesta Beach Resort ........................Map-A #38A ART GALLERY / STUDIO Calle Studios.........................................Map-B #32 ATM / BANKS ATM...................................................... Map-C #53 PNC ATM............................................. Map-C #61 Martin Funding......................................Map-E #1 Sun Trust Bank & ATM.........................Map-E #4 Bakery & Deli A Taste of Germany............................Map-C #53 Heavenly Cupcakes.............................Map-B #50 Village Eats........................................... Map-C #24 BARS & NIGHTCLUBS Blase Café.............................................Map-A #38 Blu Que Island Grill............................ Map-C #57 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 Cottage.......................................... Map-C #58 The Hub-Baja Grill..............................Map-D #59 BOOK STORES Used Book Heaven...............................Map-B #48 COFFEE SHOPS Lelu’s Coffee Lounge...........................Map-B #31 The Local Bean................................... Map-D #62 DRUG & HARDWARE Davidson’s Drugs................................Map-D #65 Village Hardware................................ Map-C #26

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Siesta Key Fitness..............................Map-B #73 Studio Rubylakes................................ Map-B #49 ICE CREAM/treats Big Olaf Creamery..............................Map-C #52 Gelato Cafe...........................................Map-C #50 SubZero Ice Cream Yogurt............... Map-D #16 Sunni Bunni Frozen Yogurt...............Map-C #53 INTERNET / WiFi SERVICES Davidson Drugs................................. Map-D #65 Internet Cafe......................................... Map-D #9 Lelu Coffee Lounge............................. Map-B #31 The Local Bean...................................Map-D #62 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 MAILING - SHIPPING UPS store............................................. Map-A #41

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US Post Office..................................... 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 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-B #49 MISCELLANEOUS Chamber of Commerce..................... Map-D #66 Ocean Club......................................... Map-A #37 Roberti Enterprises............................ Map-A #39 Sheriff’s Office...................................... Map-D #9 Solorzano Smoke Shop.......................Map-C #50 Sun Glass Outlet & Henna.............. Map-C #24 PROFESSIONAL SERVICEs CG Designs.......................................... Map-E #74 Edward Jones Investments............... Map-D #68 Smith Architects.................................. Map-E #74 REAL ESTATE / Rental SERVICES Ascendia Real Estate.......................... Map-D #11 Beachside Resorts Rental.................. Map-D #11 Charles Rutenburg Realty............... Map-C #53 Coldwell Banker Realty..................... Map-D #20 Horizon Realty.................................... Map-B #34 Island Homes.......................................Map-C #51 Key Realty.............................................. Map-E #5 Michael Saunders Realty..................Map-E #72 Re/Max Alliance Group...................Map-D #60 ReMax Tropical Sands....................... Map-D #67 Robasota Rentals & Real Estate..... Map-A #39 Siesta Key Realty.................................. Map-D #9 Waterside Realty.................................Map-C #29 RESTAURANTS Beach Bites..........................................Map-D #16 Bella Roma Italian Rest....................... Map-B #30 Blase Café............................................ Map-A #38 Blu Que Island Grill............................Map-C #57 Bonjour French Cafe...........................Map-C #47 Broken Egg................................ Map-C #54 & 55 Café Gabbiano.................................... Map-D #71 Daiquiri Deck Raw Bar............... Map-B #42-43 Eat Here Restaurant.....................Map-D #17/18 Flavio’s Brick Oven & Bar.................. Map-B #29 Gilligan’s Island Bar & Grill.............. Map-B #33 The Hub - Baja Grill........................... Map-D #59 Jo To’s Japanese Restaurant...............Map-C #47 LeLu’s Coffee Bar................................ Map-B #31 Lobster Pot.......................................... Map-C #23 Napoli’s Italian Restaurant................ Map-B #44 Old Salty Dog Rest. & Pub................... Map-E #2 Señor Siesta......................................... Map-D #69 Siesta Key Oyster Bar........................Map-B #45 Solorzano Bros. Pizzeria.................... Map-D #15 Subway Sandwiches........................... Map-B #30 Sun Garden Café................................ Map-D #19 The Cottage..........................................Map-C #58 Village Café........................................Map-D #14 SPAS - HAIR & BEAUTY 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 Robin Hood Rentals.........................Map-D #34 Siesta Village Outfitters......................Map-C #53

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• segway rentals • PaDDleBOarDs • scOOter cars • kayak tOurs/rentals • Bikes • scOOters • Beach gear 5255 Ocean Blvd • Siesta Key Village www.robinhoodrentals.net

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“More than a Bakery” 5204 Ocean Blvd., Siesta Key, FL • 941-346-1800

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FASHION & ACCESSORIES Aqua Beachwear................................ Map-D #12 Beach Bazaar...................................... Map-C #28 Beach Bazaar’s Swin Shack............. Map-C #28 Blvd. Beachwear.................................. Map-B #30 Comfort Shoes-Birki & More.........Map-D #64 Foxy Lady Fashions........................... Map-A #40 Island Cotton Company.....................Map-C #29 Le Grand Bisou Chic Boutique.......Map-D #11 Siesta T’s............................................... Map-B #30 GAS STATION Circle K Store......................................... Map-E #6 GIFTS & SOUVENIRS Beach Bazaar...................................... Map-C #28 Created Gems......................................Map-C #51 Hurricane Rita’s Gifts.........................Map-C #51 Mount-N-Repair.................................Map-B #48 Sea Pleasures & Treasures...................Map-C #2 Siesta Key Bead Shack....................... Map-A #36 Siesta Key’psakes................................ Map-B #29 Siesta Key Outfitters.........................Map-D #11 Siesta Key University....................... Map-A #36 HEALTH & FITNESS Indep. Lifestyle Solutions ................ Map-D #10

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|Discover the Shops of Gulf Gate... Come and explore the wonderful mix of eclectic shops, bars and restaurants that make up Gulf Gate’s Commercial District. These shops are conveniently located behind the Sarasota Pavilion off South Tamiami Trail. You’ll find each business reflects the owner’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 previous page, you’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. Gulf Gate Golf Course – Conveniently located just a stones throw from the Gulf Gate Shops, this 27 hole Executive Course offers men’s and women’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 to explore the many fine shops. 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 leave without trying their cannoli filled with

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their own homemade cannoli cream or the tiramisu or Sfogliatelle from Brooklyn. Here is where you will find great Italian specialty gourmet items without the gourmet price. Tony’s Chicago Beef Company (S-16) is owned and operated by true Chicagoans. Dedicated to deliver Chicago’s best food - Chicago style Hot Dogs wit’ 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. 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) Sarasota’s first micro brew pub always has something new to offer. From over 20 seasonal beers that rotate throughout the year, the Brewing Company always has at least five unique brews online as well as several favorites from around the world. Established in 1989, Their menu has been a winner in the Reader’s Choice Awards of the Sarasota Herald Tribune featuring their mouthwatering burgers, Chicago style Pizzas, and Chicago beef sandwiches. With dozens of televisions, it’s a great place to catch a game with friends and family. Zante Gyros (S-56) serves up generous portions of authentic Greek and Mediterranean cuisine as well as American fare. They offer an extensive menu for dinein or take-out with such favorites as the “original” gyros sandwich, lamb souvlaki platters, spanakopita, and tiropita to name a few. Meat-less options are available as well as kid’s meals and party menus. Open Mon. - Sat. from11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Come and put some “OPA” in your life.

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|Village Featured Shops |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 omelet’s, plate filling pancakes, fresh juices, and 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.

|Robin Hood Rental

5255 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.

|Sun Ride Pedicab

Siesta Key, Florida 941.343.3400 |www.sunridepedicab.com Here’s a fun way to get around the island. Our eco-friendly, “Siesta style” 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. The pedicab comfortably fits 2-3 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 941-343-3400.

|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!

|Blu Que Island Grill & Bar

149 Avenida Messina, Siesta Key Village 941-346-0738 / www.bluqueislandgrill.com Blu Que Island Grill and Bar offers smoked infused cuisine featuring hardwood grilled favorites cooked low and slow over hickory and apple wood. Serving lunch and dinner with daily specials. Enjoy live music daily from noon to 10pm along with happy hour on Mondays – Fridays from noon to 6pm where appetizers are ½ off at the bar.

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|Daiquiri Deck Raw Bar

5250 Ocean Blvd., Siesta Key Village 941-349-8697 | daiquiridecksiestakey.com The Daiquiri Deck on Siesta Key offers a casual atmosphere with friendly wait staff. Cool down with one of their 25 flavored daiquiris or try of their Apalachicola oyster shooters - served six different ways. Their menu includes five varieties of oysters, and the freshest most delectable catches of the day as well as such favorites such as Snapper, Salmon, Grouper, and Tuna. Check their website for a complete menu. Lunch menu differs from dinner menu. Hours: 11:00am till 2:00am 7 days a week, for full service. “After the Beach” happy hour 3-7pm daily.

|Village Café

5133 Ocean Blvd., Siesta Key Village 941-349-2822 | www.villagecafeonsiesta.com Since 1995, this family owned and operated restaurant has been a breakfast and lunch favorite for both tourists and locals. Their breakfast menu includes omelets, pancakes, waffles, freshly squeezed juices and homemade bakery selections. If you come in for lunch, try one of their fabulous sandwiches, wraps, salads and finish with some of their homemade baklava. With a cheerful family atmosphere, friendly staff and great food, it has become the place everybody comes back to on Siesta Key! Hours: 7:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

|Lobster Pot

5157 Ocean Blvd., Siesta Key, FL 34242 941-349-2323 | sarasotalobsterpot.com Located on Siesta Key in beautiful Sarasota Florida, we bring you the finest tastes of New England. Enjoy a delightful dining experience in our main dining room or our patio. As winners of “Taste of Sarasota,” the New England Tradition of Excellence is still alive and well here in Sarasota at The Lobster Pot. While here we hope you’ll enjoy your “Old Cape Cod” and Florida dining experience!

|Siesta Key Nails

5107 Ocean Blvd., Siesta Key Village 941-349-9545 The owners of Siesta Key Nails have been providing visitors and residents of the island with professional and courteous nail care for over 15 years. They offer oriental technique and high quality products, servicing both ladies and gentlemen. They offer manicures for $15 and pedicures for $25, and specialize in Shellac Gelcolor. Walk-ins welcome.

|Massage Experience Siesta Key

5138A Ocean Blvd, Siesta Key Village 941.349.4833 www.MassageExperienceSK.com Massage Experience Siesta Key, located in the Davidson Drug Plaza of Siesta Key Village is the perfect place to enjoy a therapeutic massage, facial treatment or mini day spa package. Their unique |Siesta Key Outfitters treatment rooms have sunny garden 5121 Ocean Blvd., Siesta Key, FL 34242 atriums where you can relax and hear the 941.349.3490 birds sing while you are pampered by an www.siestakeyoutfitters@verizon.net experienced Licensed Massage Therapist. “The biggest little store in the village!” Make your own Siesta Key sand art Hours: Monday - Saturday: 9AM - 6PM. souvenir. We have it all: mens, ladies & kids Other hours by appointment. clothing, towels, beach chairs, jewelry, and unique souvenirs. We are the only place in |Eat Here Restaurant town to make your own customized Siesta 240 Avenida Madera, Siesta Key Village Key shirt! Our skilled artists create beautiful 941-346-7800 / www.eatheresiestakey.com airbrush tatoos and adorable face painting. Eat Here celebrates chef-crafted, Gulf-coast Come in and get a free sand dollar with your cookery featuring presentations of local purchase. We are located just a few doors farm products, fresh, locally-caught seafood North of The Village Cafe in the Siesta Key and inspired pizza and tacos. The Eat Here Village. bar serves traditional and creative cocktails, crafted beers and wines from primarily family-owned vineyards. Hours: from |Siesta Key Wines 5:30pm nightly. 5138C Ocean Blvd, Siesta Key Village 941-552-9105 / www.siestakeywines.com Siesta Key Wines specializes in unique |Beach Bites Domestic, Florida Wines and “Hard to 217 Avenida Madera, Siesta Key Village 941-706-3421 / www.beachbitessiesta.com Find” imported wines. Stop by and visit their specialty tasting The bright colors, cotton candy and sno-cone bar and gift shop where you can always machines at Beach Bites, gives you the feel “Try before you buy!” at their daily wine of what a fun Jersey Shore sandwich shop is tastings. You will find wine gifts with a like. Offered here are specialty sandwiches tropical flair, gourmet gifts and baskets, or a build-your-own sandwich option using local and imported wines, and local art. Boars Head products. Soups, salads and Hours: Monday thru Thursday 11:00 am - nachos round the menu. For a unique twist 7:00 pm, Friday and Saturday 11:00 am - 8:00 on flavors, try their wine smoothies and beer sno-cones. Hours: 11am – 6pm daily. pm, (Seasonal) Sundays Noon - 5:00 pm.

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|The Local Bean, A Coffee House

5138 Ocean Blvd, Siesta Key Village 941-870-2671 | thelocalbeansiesta.com A comfortable and relaxed living room type venue for sipping your favorite java and teas. Original, locally grown live music is played on Thursday evenings. Local art, photography and crafts are also featured, as well as free Wi-Fi and a nice place to read, chat with your friends, or just chill Siesta Style. Be sure to try their signature drink, the Beanaccino along with a freshly baked dessert.

|Comfort Shoes

5128 Ocean Blvd, Siesta Key Village 941-346-7425 | rickscomfortshoes.com Comfort Shoes has been providing locals and visitors with quality and comfort for more than 30 years. Birkenstock is their core line but they also offer several new lines of comfort footwear such as Merrell, NAOT,Teva and more. They can special order any footwear in the brands they carry in their store.

|Siesta Key University

5263 Ocean Blvd, Siesta Key Village 941-487-8323 | SiestaKeyUniversity.com Siesta Key University (SKU) isn’t your typical “school.” Tuition fees, admissions essays and required reading lists…forget about them! SKU is a “school of thought,” a new retail business offering universitythemed apparel and gifts for all ages. Sun + Fun x Love – Homework = Siesta Key University. Hours: 10-7, seven days a week.

|Siesta Key Free Ride

941- 952-8294 | SiestaKeyFreeRide.com Siesta Key Free Ride provides free, tips only, rides in their breezy, open-air electric vehicles on Siesta Key. Siesta Key resident and owner, Jerry, enjoys having the opportunity to serve our local residents and visitors alike, to welcome you to our beautiful Siesta Key Island, and to offer free, no-hassle, enjoyable rides to your island destination. For fast pick-up and delivery service, give Jerry a call.

|Sassy Hair Salon

209 Beach Rd., Siesta Key Village 941-349-6525 | www.sassyhair.com Sassy Hair Salon offers more than just hair-cuts and perms. In addition to skin care, nails and massages, they specialize in bridal packages to make sure you look and feel your best for your special day. Sassy prides itself on being a top salon in the Sarasota area. Through constant staff education and attention they pay to their client’s wishes, Sassy is constantly building the name and becoming synonymous with style and professionalism.

|Beach Bazaar On Siesta Key... Beach Bazaar 5211 Ocean Blvd., Siesta Key, FL 34242 941-346-2995

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Beach Bazaar is the souvenir, surf and swim gear store that specializes in men’s and women’s fashions for the beach. They’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 and more. Pictured is the L*Space TM and Body Glove TM swimwear. Both lines offer mix-and-match options for a customized fit and style. Check out their wide selection for that perfect look. Conveniently located in the village. (C-28, on the village map)

|Siesta Key Outfitters... 5121 Ocean Blvd., Siesta Key Village. Owner: James Ritter Siesta Key Outfitters is the only place in the Village to make your own customized Siesta Key shirt on site. They carry mens, ladies and kids clothing along with beach towels, beach chairs, jewelry and

unique souvenirs. You can make your own Siesta Key sand art souvenir. Plus, you’ll get a free sand dollar with your purchase.

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|Coconuts of Siesta Key... Coconuts of Siesta Key 1215 Old Stickney Point Rd., Siesta Key, FL 34242 941-346-2954 coconuts-sk.com Bringing fun and colorful clothing to Siesta Key since 1982. Explore more than 3000 sq ft of Fresh Produce Clothing,Vera Bradley, Jams World Hawaii, 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).

|Home of the Finest Consignment Boutique Fifi’s Fine Resale Apparel has been in the consignment business for over 20 years specializing in the resale of designer and name brand apparel for women. Fifi’s prides itself with providing exceptional service to the local community, and is celebrating being a part of it for over 20 years. At Fifi’s, you’ll find authentic designer handbags, new jewelry & accessories, and brand name consignments – all at bargain prices. Fifi’s is nationally recognized and has been selected Newsleader Best of the Best Consignment shop in 2008, 2009, & 2010.

Visit any or all of the locations listed below. to find pretty clothes at bargain prices. Fifi’s of Sarasota | 941-312-6950 1905 S. Osprey Ave., Sarasota FL 34239 Fifi’s of Osprey | 941-451-8298 11 South Tamiami Trail Corner of Bay Street and Tamiami in Osprey Fifi’s of Venice #1 | 941-244-2663 219 Venice Ave. W, Venice FL 34285 Fifi’s of Venice #2 | 941-488-4848 223-A Miami Blvd., Venice FL 34285 Fifi’s of Lakewood Ranch #1 | 941-907-8900 8322 Market Street, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202 Fifi’s of Lakewood Ranch #2 | 941-758-7222 7343 52nd Place, E, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202

|Sassy Hair On Siesta Key...

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These hot steamy days play havoc with our hair. Curls popping up-frizzies from brow to nape and general unruliness caused by high humidity. “Keratin Express” Smoothing Treatments are the answer to all your summer hair woes. Keratin Express removes 90% of frizz, condenses wavy hair and cuts drying time in half. This treatment is safe for color treated hair and actually vastly improves the condition of your hair. You’ll love it. Affordable (starting at $75.00) and fast start to finish; 1 hour Keratin Express will keep your hair looking shiny and frizz free from 4-6 weeks . Here comes the Brides! Siesta Key Beach is a mecca for brides all over the country. Our stylists will travel to you or accommodate you in our salon. Airbrush make up is a must for Bridal Parties, as it is guaranteed not to melt or fade for 12 hours. Hair Wraps - Corn Rows - Gem Colored Extensions and yes, Feathers... It’s summer on Siesta Key! Everyone wants to take home with them a bit of island flavor and why not? Bold strands of hot pink and cobalt blue hair extensions are a striking accessory for a night or a month. The island hair wrap are very popular this season. From pale delicate threads to the Rasta colors, wraps can be done in any combination of colors.

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Another added accessory is the nail art. Sassy’s Nail Girls (voted finalists in Sarasota’s Reader’s Choice Awards) are never to be out done when it comes to creativity. We’re not talking about daisy’s and palm trees. This is three dimensional art work, air brushed colors and ombre nails. These designs are inspired by the clothes we wear, the sky at sunset and our beautiful gulf. The Rock Star Glitter is also a best seller here at Sassy. You need sun glasses to look at them; so sparkly!! With all the innovative advances in nails, the polish is completely dry when you leave the salon. Sassy is open 7 days a week for your convenience and our work can be viewed at sassyhair.com. Conveniently located in the Foxy Lady Building, across from Beach Access #5. We welcome you to our world. Sassy Hair: 209 Beach Road, Sarasota, Fl 34242 | 941-349-6525 | Sassyhair.com

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