October 6, 2025: Capt. Kelly Kurtz of CB’s Saltwater Outfitters reports that with fall arriving the fish are starting fall patterns. “There is still plenty of baitfish around until the weather gets cooler.” Last week Capt. Kurtz fished a couple days with friends and clients. “On the right tides we caught and released a dozen …
Welcome Kristin Foster, Event Manager
The Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce is excited to welcome Kristin Foster as our new Event Manager. Kristin brings over a decade of leadership experience in event planning, hospitality management, and community engagement to her role as Event Manager with the Siesta Key Chamber. Before joining the Chamber, Kristin served as General Manager with Midtown …
Help Keep Our Storm Drains Clear
By Sarah Firstenberger, CEO, Siesta Key Chamber Have you noticed a blocked drain, unusual runoff, or flooding? Your quick action can help prevent bigger problems. Call 311 and request that a ticket be entered for the affected area. You can also email Commissioner Mark Smith directly at [email protected]. When you report an issue, it helps …
New Chapter, New CEO
By Eric Fleming, 2025 Board Chair As summer returns to our shores, so does the vibrant energy that makes Siesta Key truly shine. Our beaches are buzzing, local businesses are thriving, and the sense of community is stronger than ever. June marks not only a time of seasonal renewal but also an exciting new chapter …
Making the Most of a Summertime Slowdown
Eric Fleming, the Siesta Key Chamber’s 2024-2024 Board Chair, shares words of wisdom As a business owner, experiencing slow periods can be challenging. It can be disheartening to see a decrease in sales or foot traffic, but these moments also present an opportunity for growth and improvement. Instead of feeling discouraged, it is important to …
Explore Sarasota
by Tammy Hauser, Discover Sarasota Tours Explore Sarasota, Florida with a Discover Sarasota Tours (DST) City Sightseeing Tour. Tours are offered several times a day in an air-conditioned enclosed trolley or van. DST operates fifteen unique tours of Sarasota’s most interesting people, places, and stories. This entertaining and informative 90-min tour starts in Historic Gillespie …
ABCs of Siesta Key
The Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce has released a children’s book, The ABCs of Siesta Key. The 32-page paperback book is only $10 and available for purchase at the Siesta Key Visitor Center – 5223 Avenida Navarra. Books are also available online. If ordered online there’s an $4 shipping and handling fee per order. A …
Siesta Key Family Movie Nights
To kick-off 2021, the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce will host Family Movie Night on Siesta Beach not once, but twice. On Saturday, January 16 the Chamber will be showing Frozen II. On Saturday, January 30 The Lego Batman Movie will be featured. Frozen II is a 2019 animated production from Disney. The movie is …
Come Live on Siesta Key
Post courtesy of VisitSarasota.com Did you know that upwards of 1,000 people move to Florida every day? More than 8,000 people live on Siesta Key. Many will come with the intention to move their business to our area as well. In partnership with the Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County (EDC), Visit Sarasota County (VSC) …
Join the Drum Circle on Siesta Beach
The Drum Circle on Siesta Key is held at Siesta Beach an hour before sunset every Sunday. Bring your family. Join in the fun. The drumming starts a compelling rhythm. The sky slowly changes color. Dancers and spectators gather and begin to move together in this celebration of sundown. Make memories when you become a …