Siesta Key Craft Fair Date Set

The Siesta Key Village Association has announced the 2016 dates for the popular Craft Fair that kicks off the busiest time on the island in Season. The fair will take place February 27 and 28. Howard Allen will continue to host the Craft Fair.

Siesta Key Association (SKA) is working for a DO NO HARM solution for Siesta Key and Big Pass

The Lido Key/City of Sarasota renourishment and Hurricane Mitigation Project is now being reviewed by the State of Florida Dept. of Environmental Protection (DEP). SKA received the permit application submitted by the ACOE. The only agency who may authorize the ACOE plan for dredging and renourishment is the DEP through their coastal permit process. The permitting process is likely to continue into 2016.

The ACOE may not apply for funding through Congress without a completed EA or EIS. There is no federal funding allocated for this project. The ACOE reports it may be until 2017 before funding can be requested. There is not yet a completed EA with a finding of no significant impact. An Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is preferred due to the complexity of the environmental impact and is being sought by SKA. Impact to Big Pass, Lido County Park, Siesta Key, the navigational channel, marine and bird wildlife, and shoreline studies have not been thoroughly evaluated to determine an EA will have a finding of no significant impact (FONSI).

An independent peer review, requested by SKA and approved by the Board of County Commissioners up to $50,000, is being developed to provide additional environmental impact data for the current ACOE plan.

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2015 Siesta Key Crystal Classic Master Sand Sculpting Competition

This November 13-17, twenty-four of the premier master sand sculptors from all over the world will once again be competing for 1st place on the #1 beach. The Siesta Key Crystal Classic has become a favorite of many of the professional sand sculptors who have competed here. Citing the beauty and cleanliness of the pristine white sand, sculptors have remarked that their sculptures look almost as if they are “carved in marble.”

Information regarding sponsorship is now available on the website as well applications for our popular Vendor Village: www.siestakeycrystalclassic.com.

For more information about Siesta Key Crystal Classic contact the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce.

TripAdvisor has named Siesta Beach the #1 Beach in the United States!

TripAdvisor has named Siesta Beach the #1 Beach in the United States!

Congratulations, Siesta Key!  TripAdvisor announced that Siesta Key Beach is the #1 Beach in the U.S. according to Travelers' Choice.

Plan Your Next Siesta Key Vacation

Midnight Cove is Located in Siesta Key on the shores of the beautiful Gulf of Mexico, across the bay from the mainland Sarasota.

You may be tempted to think that Siesta Key is just a beach town with miles of "the world's finest, whitest sand™", but that's just a really good start...

Siesta Key is the perfect destination to spend a holiday. Whether you are visiting for a week, a month or longer, you are sure to fall in love with Siesta Key!
Midnight Cove is pleased to offer some of the best accommodations on the gulf coast of Florida. Whether you are looking for exciting Siesta Key night life or a secluded getaway, Midnight Cove on beautiful Siesta Key is the perfect location for you.

There are many things to do on Siesta including para-sailing, kayaking, jet skiing, fishing charters, sailing, motorcycles, segways, and more, not to mention great restaurants that range from fine dining to the very casual restaurants where a flip flops and cover ups are all you will need and, of course, it wouldn't be the gulf coast without some great seafood restaurants.

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