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Welcome to Siesta Key and Siesta Beach, Florida

Siesta Beach in Sarasota No. 1 in nation on list by 'Dr. Beach'

Welcome to the Siesta Key and Siesta Beach Vacation Guide where you will find complete and easy to use listings of Siesta Key Resorts, Hotels, Vacation Rentals, Restaurants and Things To Do. Check out our Special Rates on Sarasota Area Hotels by Travelocity

Couple walking on Siesta Key Beach Siesta Key offers vacationers and locals the finest white sand beaches in North America. Voted the Best Overall in 1987 in an International Sand Contest and the Best Sand Beach in America by the Travel Channel in 2008, Siesta Key’s world famous beaches are the perfect place to spend a romantic weekend or long relaxing vacation. Click Here for the best deals on Siesta Key Hotels!

Siesta Key is an eight mile long island just east of Sarasota, Florida which is comprised by three beautiful public beaches, Siesta Beach, Crescent Beach and Turtle Beach. Siesta Beach boasts 99% pure quartz white sand beaches that feel soft and cool to the touch even on the hottest of summer afternoons.

Crescent Beach whose name is derived from the shape of the beach is a wonderful white sand beach much of which is accessible only by foot because of limited parking and access.

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The more private Turtle Beach is the perfect place for that long planned family reunion with its picnic area and white sandy beach where the shore line is a great place to find shells and ancient shark’s teeth.

The beach is not the only activity on Siesta Key. Parasailing, boat rentals, deep sea fishing are only a few of the great tropical activities available. Siesta Key is also home to a variety of stores and shops that range from fine jewelry and clothing to your basic surf shop. Stop by our Things to Do page and Shopping Page for more information.

You are going to need to eat and drink; Siesta Key is home to plenty of restaurants where you can have a casual breakfast or lunch in your beach gear and get dressed up and experience fine dining in the evening.

Be sure to check out our Eat and Drink page for a list of the best places to feast and quench your thirsts while on Siesta Key.

Siesta Key accommodations run the gambit from the classic “Old Florida Mom and Pop” establishments to the latest in resorts and vacation rentals. Whether it is a simple beach cottage or upscale condo, you’ll find it on Siesta Key. Be sure to check out our Hotels and Vacation Rentals page for a complete listing of places to stay on Siesta Key. Click Here for the best deals on Siesta Key Hotels!

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Siesta Key and Siesta Beach Events

Siesta Open-air Farmer's Market - Sundays
5124 Ocean Boulevard
Siesta Key Village Hours: 7:00 am - 1:00 pm every Sunday
Open air farmer's market featuring fresh produce, seafood, plants, jewelry, soaps, teas, art, etc.

SIESTA KEY DRUM CIRCLE Siesta Beach, Siesta Key, Sarasota (simplysarasota.com/drumcircle.html). For about an hour before sunset every Sunday, you can shake, rattle and roll with some talented drummers and dancers. This informal, noncommercial event has been a draw for both tourists and locals for years and is a must for any first-time visitors to the Key.

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Siesta Key and Siesta Beach News

Glen Cappetta owner of Sun Ride Pedicab
Cappetta found Siesta Key’s laid-back mentality and emphasis on conservation to go hand in hand with his business model of an eco-friendly bicycle taxi service.
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Siesta Key Beach alcohol stalemate
Thursday's workshop on Siesta Key beach alcohol policies was woefully short on guidance from law enforcement. Since when did they get so reluctant to express an opinion?
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Vacation rentals in Venice, Anna maria Island and Siesta Key going fast
High demand has left little inventory in the peak February and March months on Siesta Key and Anna Maria Island, which had a strong season last year compared to the rest of the region. And so far, this season looks like it will top it, rental agents said.
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Not-ugly Siesta Key beach sign chosen
Could there be a better way to promote Siesta Key beach’s Number-1-in-the-country status than with tiny, dark-brown signs that wouldn’t look out of place in a campground?
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