Siesta Key Village Association Presents The Siesta Key Village Valentine Stroll - Everyone gets a Kiss.  Saturday, February 11, 2012

Siesta Key, FL: The Siesta Key Village Association is hosting the annual Siesta Key Village Association Valentine Stroll on Saturday, February 11, 2012 from 5 - 8 PM. Residents and visitors are invited to stroll through Siesta Village which will be adorned with Valentine cheer.

There will be something for everyone including live music throughout the Village and candy kisses will be distributed by the merchants. Free kisses will be available and hugs for a donation of one dollar at the Gazebo as well as face painting. Flowers will also be available for purchase at the Gazebo. Participating merchants will be displaying red and pink balloons outside of their businesses.

Siesta Key Village offers romantic destinations for you and your sweetheart and lots of fun for the whole family. If parking is a concern, there will be free Trolley service from the Siesta Public Beach parking lot to the Village from 4:30 to 8:30 PM compliments of Siesta Island Trolley and the Daiquiri Deck.

For more information visit the website at www.siestakeyvillage.org or call Helene Hyland at 941 685-2274 or e mail at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Siesta Key Village Association's mission is to promote a pedestrian friendly atmosphere of casual elegance with a diversity of shopping, dining and professional experiences for residents and visitors.

Oct. 19, 2011 / Media Contact: Trish Ivey ~ fresh. PR & Marketing ~ This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ~ 941-914-6671

To interview Beth Owen Cipielewski, SKOB, call 941-223-7242.

Block That Roxx Celebrates Siesta Key Crystal Classic

Master Sandsculpting, Live Entertainment and Drink Specials in Siesta Key Village - Siesta Key Oyster Bar, Daiquiri Deck Raw Bar and Gilligan's Island Bar hosts The Block That Roxx November 11

(Siesta Key, FL) The Block That Roxx will be rockin' again Nov. 11 to celebrate the Siesta Key Crystal Classic master sandsculpting competition.

The Block that Roxx is on Ocean Boulevard in Siesta Village, with festivities at Siesta Key Oyster Bar, Daiquiri Deck Raw Bar and Gilligan's Island Bar. There will be all-day live entertainment, plus a master sand sculpture demonstration beginning at noon that Friday next to SKOB, and Budweiser and drink specials beginning at 8 p.m. with souvenir cups and T-shirt giveaways. Master sand sculptors from the Crystal Classic will be pitted against each other in a fast-paced competition that will be held at 8 p.m. at Lelu's next to Gilligan's.

The Crystal Classic begins at Siesta Public Beach, named the #1 beach in the USA, on Thursday, Nov. 10, with massive piles of the famed crystal white sand, and ends Monday, Nov. 14, with incredible sculptures ringing the site. For more information on the event, check www.crystalsand.org.

And to carry on the fun at the beach, plan to spend the afternoon and evening Friday, Nov. 11, at The Block That Roxx.

For more information about The Block That Roxx call 941-223-7242; email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; or visit Siesta Key Oyster Bar events at facebook.com.

Siesta Beach is the number one beach in the 21st annual Top 10 Beach List, produced by coastal expert Dr. Stephen P. Leatherman, Director of Florida International University's Laboratory for Coastal Research.

Siesta Beach in Sarasota boasts that it has the finest and whitest sand in the world, and I cannot argue with this claim; the powdery sand is nearly pure quartz crystal. The beautiful blue-colored water is clean and clear, making it so inviting to bathers and swimmers.

The beach is hundreds of yards wide, attracting volleyball players and beachcombers as well as those who just want to find their place in the sun. Waves at Siesta Beach are normally measured in inches and the beach gradually slopes into the Gulf waters, making it a very safe area for children.

This beach park is complete with showers and bathrooms, snack bars, grills, picnic tables, shade trees, and a large parking area, which does fill up on summer weekends. Siesta Beach is a smokeless beach, earning extra points for cleanliness and environmental management.

My favorite time to visit is after Labor Day when things have calmed down, and the water is still warm enough for swimming until November. Snowbirds from northern climes call this area home during the winter because of the great weather. The beaches are for exploring, but not swimming at this time of year, albeit I have been in the water as early as March.

Visit Dr. Beach for the whole story.

Bold and vibrant paintings, contemporary and whimsical art, life-size sculptures, photography and jewelry are among the original works of art that will transform this popular destination into an outdoor gallery style art show.

In addition a full spectrum of quality craft mediums will be on display and for sale. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Siesta Key Association. Admission is free and open to the public.

The artists will line Ocean Boulevard with their professional display booths while the crafters will display their unique and affordable crafts throughout Siesta Key Village for a sidewalk craft fair. All artists and crafters will be present for the duration of the show, available to discuss their work and inspiration. Ocean Boulevard will be closed to vehicular traffic starting at Ocean and Canal and running through to Beach Road.

SIESTA KEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNOUNCES 2011 BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND 2010 BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARDS

Sarasota, FL - January 26, 2011] - The Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce held its 2011 Annual Meeting and 2010 Awards Breakfast on Wednesday, January 26, at Ophelia's On The Bay, 9105 Midnight Pass Road on Siesta Key.

Chamber Board Chairwoman, Cheryl Gaddie of CG Designs, and Past Chairwoman, Aimee Holmes, Concierge Manager of Hyatt Siesta Key Beach, presented awards to the following honorees:

The Chamber's Board of Directors Service Award was awarded to retiring director Rich Cunningham of Cunningham Property Management for his high level of performance during his term on the Board.

Civic Beautification Award presented to SKVA Mark Smith & Russell Matthes presented by the Sarasota Garden Club - Annual Breakfast on Jan. 21, 2011.  For the outstanding work on the Siesta Key Village Beautification Project.