  The Area
Sarasota is a sophisticated yet laid back city that combines commerce and culture, It has its own airport, and is only 1 hour from Tampa ( Busch Gardens ) and 2 hours from Orlando, Disney World etc.
Restaurants - these range from inexpensive to elegant dining with over 18 on Siesta Key alone. Try the “ sirloin strip “ on US 41 just over the bridge or one of the hundreds of restaurants of many ethnic varieties within the city.
Entertainment there is something to suit all tastes – theatre, jazz, disco, blues, rock, country – see the local free papers for detailed information.
You may run into famous personalities who come to Siesta Key year after year.
Wonderful Shopping – ladies a chance to find something different. Sarasota has a wonderful selection of stores and Malls try the two Westlake Malls or try the elegant shops around St Armand’s circle.
Siesta Key village also has some lovely small boutiques such as Foxy Lady and the Tennis Shop.
There are lots of supermarkets in the area, local on Siesta Key or Publix just over the bridge.
High
Ave
(°f) |
Low
Ave
(°f) |
Gulf
Ave
(°f) |
Rainfall
Monthly
(Inch) |
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High
Ave
(°c) |
Low
Ave
(°c) |
Gulf
Ave
(°c) |
Rainfall
Monthly
(mm) |
| 72 |
51 |
60 |
2.3 |
January |
22 |
11 |
16 |
6 |
| 74 |
57 |
65 |
1.5 |
Febuary |
23 |
14 |
18 |
4 |
| 77 |
57 |
65 |
4.3 |
March |
25 |
14 |
18 |
11 |
| 81 |
59 |
72 |
1.0 |
April |
27 |
15 |
22 |
3 |
| 87 |
68 |
80 |
2.5 |
May |
31 |
20 |
27 |
6 |
| 89 |
73 |
83 |
5.0 |
June |
32 |
23 |
28 |
13 |
| 92 |
75 |
86 |
6.2 |
July |
33 |
24 |
30 |
16 |
| 91 |
74 |
86 |
5.4 |
August |
33 |
23 |
30 |
14 |
| 89 |
73 |
85 |
3.9 |
September |
32 |
23 |
29 |
10 |
| 85 |
68 |
78 |
4.5 |
October |
29 |
20 |
26 |
11 |
| 80 |
69 |
73 |
1.3 |
November |
27 |
21 |
23 |
3 |
| 73 |
59 |
66 |
1.9 |
December |
23 |
15 |
19 |
5 |
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The Climate
Siesta Key is blessed with nearly-perfect subtropical climate.
The average annual temperature is a balmy 74° degrees! Extreme temperatures are moderated by Gulf of Mexico breezes, so that it is rarely under 60° during the winter or over 93 in the summer.
| Oh Bliss!
Once you have experienced our wonderful island paradise - the friendly atmosphere ideal climate, superb beaches, fine yet casual restaurants & fascinating shopping experiences - you will be left with memories which will be hard to forget.
We are sure you will enjoy Siesta Key as much as we do. |
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 Wildlife
Right on your doorstep, the beach, the lagoon, and the golf courses. Pelicans, egrets and herons, turtles, manatee and dolphins – are all seen regularly. Loggerhead turtles lay their eggs on our beach in the spring.
If you are lucky you might catch sight of the baby turtles trying to reach the water.
Locally there are numerous wildlife and nature parks and preserves.
On the golf course we have also seen alligator, armadillo, deer, possum, racoon and eagles.
Activities
Beach walking – relax gentlemen and concentrate on your fishing, we’re very comfortable that the ladies are safe walking the beach on their own.
Golf – you are spoilt for choice. There are nearly 50 courses in Sarasota County, with at least 90 courses within 40 minutes drive.
Standards vary from club to championship level. Try Bobcat Trail, Heron Creek and Misty Creek – take plenty of balls.
Fishing – it’s everywhere – off the beach, in the lagoon from the boat dock or go for the “big one” out in the Gulf of Mexico. Rods can be bought locally for about $30.
Water Sports – Enjoy, Jet Skiing, scuba diving, snorkelling, windsurfing, swimming, water skiing and boating.
Basically any activity you want to do is available to you in the Sarasota area.
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| Not bad on a $28 rod and reel.... |
Boats can be hired nearby and moored (free)
overnight in our own private boat docks. |
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