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Weekend Getaway to Siesta Key |
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Topaz colored Water & White Sand make Siesta Key a Tropical Paradise |
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White powdery sand that is 99 percent pure quartz, which is cool on your feet, the warm, calm Caribbean blue water and a sunset that looks like it was done by an airbrush artist in brilliant orange are found in Siesta Key, Sarasota. The Key is an eight mile long barrier island ranked and named the “Best Sand Beach” in the U.S. three years in a row by the Travel Channel. There are many places to stay on this beautiful island but we found a real gem, Tropical Beach Resort and Spa. This friendly resort with a home feel offers suites and houses that are clustered together along quiet streets that lead to the sugary sand of the Gulf and next to the hip and bustling Siesta Key Village where you can stroll to boutiques, restaurants, live music, ice cream shops and tons more. Upon arriving at the hotel property you are greeted with a smile by the friendly and knowledgeable staff. This laid back resort is more like a quiet, tropical, subdivision than a hotel and offers travelers every type of clean and comfortable accommodation imaginable. From a studio efficiency, roomy 1 to 3 bedroom suites to a beautiful large beach house and all are pet friendly. Eating out can put a dent in your vacation budget but here you will find well equipped kitchens in all units and the grocery store is literally around the corner. Gas grills are dotted around the resort along with 3 pools, hot tub and fitness center. Beach chairs and umbrellas are available to rent. Because of the award winning beaches, night life, shopping and family friendly accommodations Rates start at $74 from Expedia.com 1-800-300-2492 or 941-349-1125 |
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Siesta Key may not be the right place for a siesta as there is so much to do— Good Life Community’s top 5 things to do while in Siesta Key |
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1) Sunset Sail with Key Sailing Feel like a millionaire that sails the seas on this first class yacht. U.S. Coast Guard Master Captain Tim Soloman and his wife First Mate Jan know these waters like the back of their hand with well over 30 years of experience. You are not just sailing with anyone but a couple of Sarasota’s local celebrities as Jan is the daughter of the late symphony violinist Jean Hamel and Sheriff/Police/Fire/Vets Chaplain J.D. Hamel - namesake of the Bayfront Veteran’s Park, across the street from Marina Jacks where the Key Breeze is docked. The key to the city of Sarasota is onboard in his memory hence the name Key Sailing. They are so accommodating that they will even let you bring your own CD to listen to, provide you with photos, serve soft drinks and feed you chocolate! The 41’ Morgan Classic will comfortably hold 12 but the Soloman’s usually keep their guests to 6. Tim is also an ordained minister and there have been many weddings on board. Trips start at $45 per person for a 2 hour cruise. Key Breeze Sailing at Marina Jack, 941-346-sail (7245) keysailing@comcast.net This is Good Life Community Magazine’s top pick for things to do and the best was to view the spectacular and romantic Gulf sunsets. |
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2) Siesta Key Jet-Ski You can get up to three people on one of their new Yamaha VX 110 waverunners. |
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3) Best Sandwich at Crescent Beach Grocery 4) Parasailing with Siesta Key Water Sports 5) See a Shark & touch a Sea Star at Mote Aquarium All rates are found at time of print and subject to change. |
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