Special Siesta Key Events NOVEMBER 4
SANDFEST 21st annual Siesta Key Chamber dinner/dance under the Pavilion at Siesta Beach with a spectacular Gulf sunset as a backdrop. This year features a ’70s theme.
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SIESTA KEY CRYSTAL CLASSIC MASTER SANDSCULPTING COMPETITION Beach festival at Siesta Beach featuring 24 of the world’s top master sculptors, sandsculpting lessons, an amateur sand-sculpting contest, live bands, a vendor village and Mote Marine Laboratory’s Mote Mobile. For more information, visit www. crystalsand.org or call (800) 398-0270.
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LIGHT UP THE VILLAGE From 6 to 9 p.m. in the Siesta Key Village. Enjoy the holiday tree lighting, Santa’s arrival, live music and other entertainment. Free trolley rides will be available from Siesta Key Public Beach to the Village from 5:30 to 10 p.m.
DECEMBER 10 34TH ANNUAL SANDY CLAWS BEACH RUN 5K run and 1-mile fun run on Siesta Beach. For more information or to register, call Sarasota County Parks & Recreation at (941) 861-7275. 22
Siesta Key Crystal Classic
FEBRUARY 4-5 18th ANNUAL SIESTA KEY CRAFT FAIR Arts and crafts, music and great food make this twoday celebration the first popular event of the year. Sponsored by the Siesta Key Village Association. For more information, visit www. siestakeyvillage.org.
about our beaches and the marine habitat at Siesta Beach Pavilion. For more information, call Sarasota County Parks & Recreation at (941) 861-5000.
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VILLAGE VALENTINE STROLL Take a stroll through Siesta Key Village for sweets and treats. Sponsored by the Siesta Key Village Association. For more information, email ram2528@gmail.com.
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Siesta Key Craft Fair
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BEACH UNIVERSITY 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays through March 21. Eight-week series of free community education presentations
SAY ‘I DO’ AGAIN Couples gather on Siesta Beach at the Pavilion in a ceremony to renew their vows. Pre-registration required. For more information, call Sarasota County Parks & Recreation at (941) 861-5000.
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EASTER EGG HUNT Sponsored by the Siesta Key Village Association. For more www.siestakeychamber.com