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Siesta Key in Sarasota reaps benefits of No. 1 beach ranking
Wednesday, June 29th, 2011 at 10:49am. 213 Views, 0 Comments.
In the weeks since Siesta Beach was ranked as America's top sand for 2011, visitor interest in Sarasota and area lodging bookings at many properties have skyrocketed, hoteliers and tourism officials say. Traffic was so high in late May on the Sarasota Convention & Visitors Bureau's website that it almost crashed and the organization had to get more digital capacity.
Although exact visitors' figures are not known, Stephen "Dr. Beach" Leatherman's May 27 ranking of Siesta as the nation's top shoreline appears to be playing a role in increased - or planned - traffic throughout the Key.
For lodging operators and tourist spots alike, the heightened attention Siesta Beach is receiving comes as welcome relief after years of struggling against a wobbling…
Siesta Beach in Sarasota No. 1 in Nation!
Friday, May 27th, 2011 at 11:18am. 330 Views, 0 Comments.
Siesta Beach was ranked No. 1 in the nation in the annual survey by Dr. Stephen Leatherman, director of the Laboratory for Coastal Research at Florida International University.
"The sand is like sugar," Leatherman said. "Some people can't believe it. It's super soft, super fine. They claim to have the finest, whitest sand in the world, and I can't argue with that."
For the past two years, Siesta was ranked No. 2 in the survey. Now local tourism officials can boast of the top spot.
On Thursday afternoon, visitors to Siesta weren't surprised by early news of the No. 1 ranking.
A dozen tourists from Buffalo raved about Siesta, too. They're staying at a beach hotel in Clearwater, but still made the drive down to Sarasota.
In this year's survey by…
Makeover Planned for Siesta Key Beach!
Wednesday, April 6th, 2011 at 12:43pm. 268 Views, 0 Comments.
Sarasota County has proposed to make improvements to Siesta Public Beach including replacing the public safety building. The plan also calls for expanding the Siesta Public Beach parking lot.
Some of the new amenities will be a pedestrian esplanade, expanded and upgraded restrooms and multi-use shelters. Recent estimates for the makeover have been around $12,000,000.
There will be 2 new concession areas, a lawn for concerts and other activities, restoration of a historic pavilion, native plan landscaping and a bus stop.
This information is from the Sarasota Herald Tribune.
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Venice, Florida Best in Class “Where to Retire”
Wednesday, September 15th, 2010 at 2:50pm. 363 Views, 0 Comments.
Venice, on Florida's Gulf coast is a town that has a calming design, great beaches and a sense of community. It is only 30 minutes south of artsy Sarasota. It has expansive white-sand beaches and a palm-lined downtown district brimming with inviting boutiques, antique shops and stellar restaurants.
With no barrier islands on this stretch of the coast, Venice directly fronts the aqua Gulf. Its downtown and a major residential area are known as Venice Island, separated from the mainland by a slender segment of the Intracoastal Waterway. Live oak and pine trees mix with other foliage to create a lush setting along streets where Italian Renaissance architecture dominates.
Boating, fishing and other water sports are popular. Other popular activities are…
Riverview Science Center Grand Opening In Sarasota, Fl
Wednesday, September 15th, 2010 at 2:49pm. 222 Views, 0 Comments.
The new Riverview High School Science Center and Planetarium opened its doors to students, parents and other interested citizens on September 11th.
The new Riverview High School Science Center and Planetarium is the largest such facility at a public school in Florida. It will allow elementary, middle and high school students and other community members to experience a wide variety of planetarium shows, most at no charge. A nominal admission fee may be charged for some evening programs. The school's previous planetarium, which opened in 1969, hosted thousands of students of all ages during its four decades.
The Science Center features a digital projection system, dynamic lighting, a digital surround-sound audio system and planetarium-style seating. It was…
LEGACY TRAIL IN SARASOTA COUNTY FINISHES THE FINAL LINK!
Wednesday, August 11th, 2010 at 1:35pm. 317 Views, 0 Comments.
Legacy Trail, the best cycling trail in Sarasota County just got better. Now Sarasota cyclists can enjoy an 11-mile ride south that offers views of Roberts Bay and Dona Bay. Each bridge features little side areas where you can step off your bike and stretch your legs. In the evening, as the sun sets over the water, it's quite a sight.
On the Legacy Trail, you'll encountered cyclists of all ages. Some young men pedaled hard while crouched over $2,000 bikes with aerodynamic handlebars. Some older women cruised along while perched on upright bikes.
The Legacy Trail starts near McIntosh Road in Sarasota. It passes Osprey and Oscar Scherer State Park before crossing the bays just north of Venice.
The next bridge for the Legacy Trail will be the one…
NO LIMIT POKER NOW AVAILABLE IN SARASOTA!
Wednesday, July 14th, 2010 at 2:39pm. 224 Views, 0 Comments.
A new state law allows no-limit poker betting at 23 casinos and pari-mutuels parlors in Florida, including One-Eyed Jacks Poker Room at the Sarasota Kennel Club. According to the website CardPlayer.com, the new law "is expected to propel Florida into one of the premiere poker destinations in the country." "Florida becomes another Atlantic City, Tunica or Vegas," Russ Christianson, the vice president of gaming operations at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, told the website.
That is quite a progression since 1997, when Florida first legalized poker, but limited pots to $10 -- total. The new law is part of a compact reached with the Seminole Indians and is expected to pay the state $150 million annually over the next decade.
The new law affects…
OSCAR SCHERER STATE PARK NAMED AS ONE OF THE BEST!
Wednesday, July 7th, 2010 at 1:53pm. 268 Views, 0 Comments.
ReserveAmerica, one of the largest providers of campground reservation services, honored Florida State Parks in 17 categories for outdoor recreation, including 15 parks named to the Top 100 Family Campgrounds. Florida's state parks were also honored in multiple other categories including canoeing, biking and hiking.
"The Florida Park Service is honored to be recognized in a total of 17 categories on America's Top 100 Campgrounds list," said Florida Park Service Director Mike Bullock. "Providing clean, affordable and enjoyable places for Florida residents and visitors to recreate while continuing to restore our natural and cultural resources is our mission."
Select Florida State Parks were recognized in the categories below.
Top 100 Family…
SIESTA KEY BEACH KNOWN AS HAVING ABILITY TO HEAL!
Wednesday, June 9th, 2010 at 1:23pm. 352 Views, 0 Comments.
Among Sarasota's holistic community, Siesta Beach has an even more impressive reputation: It's known as a place where a concentration of energy maximizes the ability to heal physically and emotionally. Some credit the qualities of the beach's sand. Others talk of the presence offshore of quartz crystals that may be derived from the ancient mythical city of Atlantis. Some healers point to a decades-old, well-canopied tree, surrounded by heavy grass growth and growing about 60 feet from the coast, as an indication of the beach's metaphysical vitality. Others talk of a mysterious protection from hurricanes that they credit to either Indian blessings or a vortex of energy they say exists near the rumored Atlantis crystal location.
Whatever the reasons,…
“UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER” STATUE STAYS IN SARASOTA BAYFRONT!
Wednesday, June 9th, 2010 at 1:22pm. 272 Views, 0 Comments.
The 26-foot-tall "Unconditional Surrender" statue stays on the city's bayfront property for at least the next 10 years, and will be owned by the public after that. City commissioners voted Monday night 3-2 to accept the $500,000 statue as a gift from World War II veteran Jack Curran, 89.
Curran offered the statue to the city provided that the Commission would agree to leave it in the same spot next to U.S. 41 where it has been a constant draw since October 2008 for people taking snapshots. Not everyone sees it as a big reminder of U.S. victory in World War II. Others say it is a big ugly ripoff of a famous 1945 magazine photo. The owners of that image, Time Inc., have indicated that they consider the statue a copyright infringement. If Time Inc. sues…
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