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Siesta Village Memorial - Remembering Those Near & Dear to the VillageThe Siesta Village Memorial is located in the heart of the Village directly across from the Lobster Pot in a beautifully landscaped island.
Each 2 1/2 " x 5" commemorative plate is $300.00 and will be featured in the Pelican Press. A replica plaque may be purchased for $50.00. For further information call Roz Hyman 941-349-2770 ext. 227.
What has the SKVA done in the past?
- Created the Village Master Plan.
- Installed streetlights at a cost of $75,000.
- Installed benches & extra trash receptacles.
- Coordinated addition of a public parking lot with county.
- Coordinated installation of crosswalks with county.
- Coordinated installation of islands at the entrances of the Village with the county.
- Purchased signs at entrances of the Village.
Added signage on I-75 to direct traffic to Siesta Key.
Membership Benefit
- Inclusion on SKVA website
- Include in advertising for special events
- Special advertising rates with local media
- Discounts at other members businesses throughout the Village
- Entertainment during strolls is only placed in front of member’s businesses
What do my membership dues support?
- Monthly mowing and maintenance of right-of-ways
- Landscaping & tree trimming
- Semi-weekly trash removal
- Advertising for the Village
- Annual sponsored events – Siesta Fiesta, Halloween Safe Treats, Light Up The Village, Strolls
- Holiday lighting on lampposts
- Communication with Sarasota county Sheriff’s Department to solve issues/problems
- Implementation of the Village Master Plan
Membership dues are $200 and are good for one (1) year
Events for Siesta Key Village Association
35th Annual Siesta Sandsculpturing Contest- May 3, 2008
at Siesta Public Beach, south of the pavilion. It is cosponsored by Sarasota County Parks and recreation and the Pelican Press, and Merchants Association. Free event, open to all ages. Sign-up begins at 8:30 am, judging begins at 1 p.m. cash prizes in 4 categories - Adult Humorous, Adult Miscellaneous, Children 10 and Younger and Youth 11-18.
The Siesta Key Village Association will once again host "Safe Treats" on Wednesday, October 31, 2008 from 3 p.m. until 6 p.m. Bring your little ones to Trick or Treat in Siesta Village......look for participating members displaying balloons and pumpkin flyers in their windows.
The annual lighting and holiday open house of Siesta Key Village will be held on Saturday November 26, 2008 from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. Children can give Santa their wish list, have their face painted, visit with Santa's elves and be entertained by Clifford the Big Red Dog and Wacky Jacky the Clown. Santa's gift bags provided by Beach Bazaar will be given to the first 250 children who visit with Santa. Santa will arrive by fire truck at approximately 6:15 pm.
Businesses will provide refreshments, while you enjoy live musical entertainment by the Pine View High School Jazz Band, Barbershop Quartets, Key Board Players and choirs singing holiday songs. Ocean Blvd. will be lined with luminaries and businesses will be decorated for the holiday season. Free Trolley Rides will be available from Siesta Key Public Beach to the Village from 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm.
Valentine Stroll - "Everyone Gets a Kiss"- 2009 6-9pm
Siesta Key Village Merchants stay open, many offering refreshments, Kisses (hershey's that is) and snacks including chocolate. entertainment throughout the Village.
8th Annual Easter Egg Hunt & Children's Book Fair - TBA 2009
Each child receives and Easter Bunny and finds Easter Eggs stuffed with prizes. Face painters and storytellers will be there and opportunities to ride the trolley, tour the Siesta Key ambulance and fire truck and participate in other fun family entertainment. Free fire hats and Sheriff Dept. fingerprinting kits also available.
