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Siesta Key is a barrier island just south of Tampa Bay and west Sarasota. A portion of Siesta Key lies within Sarasota, but the majority of the key is a census-designated place (CDP) in Sarasota County. The key was originally named Sarasota Key by European cartographers during exploration beginning in 1513. That name can be seen on maps from the early 1700s as well as on all local maps drawn before the name change to Siesta Key in the 1920s.
Siesta Key is located at 27°16′31″N 82°33′9″W.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 3.5 square miles (8.9 km²), of which, 2.3 square miles (5.9 km²) of it is land and 1.2 square miles (3.0 km²) of it (33.62%) is water.
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Important Links
| Siesta Key Beach Cam | City of Sarasota |
| Beach Conditions | Sarasota County |
| Sarasota County Transit | Siesta Key Chamber |
| Gas Price Information |
Beach Crosswalks and Safety
• The State of Florida has provide numerous Crosswalks along Gulf Blvd. for your safety and convenience.
• There are few traffic lights at the intersection of the side streets and Gulf Boulevard, which makes those areas very dangerous to cross. UTILIZE THE CROSSWALKS!
• As you enter the crosswalk, stop and look for vehicles. Florida law requires vehicles to stop for pedestrians in a crosswalk.
• Make sure vehicles are stopping for you to cross. Make eye contact with the driver if possible.
• Watch to make sure vehicles in each traffic lane are stopping. Never assume the vehicles are going to stop.
• After reaching the median, or safety island if provided, use the same procedure as above to cross the remaining two lanes. Make sure vehicles see you and are stopping in each lane.
• Thank the motorist for stopping with a friendly wave.
• You, the pedestrian, can make crossing Gulf Boulevard safe by observing these guidelines.
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Common Sense Beach Swimming Rules
Swim within the "Safe Bathing Areas", if marked, at all times.
Florida sunshine is intense. Please be careful when sunbathing and use sunscreen with a high SPF
Learn to Swim - Learning to swim is the best defense against drowning.
Never Swim Alone - Always swim with a companion. At the very least, have someone onshore who can call for help.
Don't Fight the Current - Rip currents are powerful currents of water moving away from shore. They can sweep even the strongest swimmer out to sea. If caught in a rip current, don't fight it by trying to swim directly to shore. Instead, swim parallel to shore until you feel the current relax, then swim to shore. Most rip currents are narrow, and a short swim parallel to shore will bring you to safety. The same forces that cause rip currents also cause longshore currents. These currents are most evident when waves hit the shore at an angle. This tends to cause the water to be pushed along the beach away from the direction of the oncoming waves. Usually, longshore currents are less hazardous than rip currents because they move along the shore, not away from the shore, but they can knock children and weaker adults off their feet. More importantly, longshore currents can feed and increase the power of rip currents. In other words, the longshore current may move along the shore, then turn offshore to become a rip current.
Swim Sober - Alcohol is a major factor in drowning. Alcohol impairs swimming ability and good judgement.
Don't Float Where You Can't Swim - Often, non-swimmers dangerously use floatation devices to go offshore, If they fall off, they can quickly drown. The only exception is a person wearing a Coast Guard approved life jacket.
Don't Dive Headfirst, Protect Your Neck - Diving headfirst into unknown water and striking the bottom can lead to serious, lifelong injuries, including paraplegia. Check for depth and obstructions before diving, and then go in feet first the first time. Use caution while bodysurfing, always extending a hand ahead of you.
Tampa Bay Area Television Stations
| Channel 3 WEDU-PBS |
Channel 8 WFLA- NBC |
Channel 9 BAY NEWS |
Channel 10 WTSP-CBS |
Channel 13 WTVT-FOX |
| Channel 16 WUSF-PBS |
Channel 28 WFTS-ABC |
Channel 32 WMOR-IND |
Channel 38 WTTA-WB |
Channel 44 WTOG-UPN |
Tampa Bay Area Radio Stations
| FM | |||
| BLAZ 87.5 | Hip Hop, Hot AC, Urban | WMNF 88.5 | Community Radio |
| WYFE 88.9 | Bible Broadcasting Network | WUSF 89.7 | Public Radio |
| WJUF 90.1 | Public Radio | WBVM 90.5 | Christian Music |
| WLPJ 91.5 | Christian Contemporary | WFTI 91.7 | Religious |
| WYUU 92.5 | Country | WFLZ 93.3 | Top-40 |
| WWRM 94.9 | Adult Contemporary | WXCV 95.3 | Top-40 |
| WBTP 95.7 | Hip Hop | WTMP 96.1 | Urban Contemporary |
| WSUN 97.1 | Rock Alternative | WXTB 97.9 | Rock |
| WLLD 98.7 | Hip Hop | WQYK 99.5 | Country |
| WMTX 100.7 | Hot AC | WPOI 101.5 | 80's Rock |
| WTBT 103.5 | Classic Rock | WRBQ 104.7 | Oldies |
| WDUV 105.5 | Adult Contemporary | WGUL 106.3 | Nostalgia |
| WXGL 107.3 | Classic Hits | ||
| AM | |||
| WTBN 570 | Religious | WDAE 620 | Sports |
| WRMD 680 | Spanish | WGUL 860 | Nostalgia |
| WFLA 970 | News/Talk | WBZZ 1010 | Talk |
| WWBA 1040 | Talk | WHNZ 1250 | Talk |
| WTAN 1340 | Talk | WWMI 1380 | Disney |
| WLVU 1470 | Sports | WRXB 1590 | Urban Contemporary |
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