Protect Siesta Key

05/07/2026

Heads Up - Siesta Key traffic issue May 18-22: Northbound lane closure on Siesta Drive and full closure of La Paloma Ave at Siesta Dr to perform necessary repairs of their water infrastructure in this area. This is planned to be effective 24/7 on these days

04/30/2026

Siesta Key residents asked for infrastructure improvements—traffic, flooding, safety.
Instead, the County’s staff is proposing a Siesta Key Master Plan focused on:
▪️ 'Beautification' (SK is already beautiful)
▪️ Possible new taxing district
▪️ A review of our Comprehensive Plan
There is not one reference to infrastructure in the scope of work.

Even more concerning—at no point did the County Commission request adding proposed changes to the Comprehensive Plan or zoning codes during public meetings. So why is that in this in Staff's plan?
This is not what residents asked for—and not what Siesta Key needs.
Our message to staff: Hands OFF our Comprehensive Plan.

04/13/2026

President Lourdes Ramirez was threatened with legal action for speaking out—but she is not backing down.
We are fortunate to have great attorneys supporting us. In this newsletter, we explain what happened and share a few lessons so others know how to protect themselves.

Email from Lourdes Ramirez My recent experience   April 2026 Monthly Update Faced with Threats of a Personal Lawsuit: A Teachable Moment on SLAPP While wrapping up a taped interview with Bay News 9 (v

04/04/2026

03/13/2026

Action Needed to Protect Neighborhood Parkland on Siesta Key!

Taxpayers approved the Neighborhood Parkland Program to protect open space — not give it away to developers.

On March 24, the Sarasota County Commission will vote on a proposed land swap that would give away a $1.4 million public parkland parcel on Siesta Key — land purchased with taxpayer dollars through the Neighborhood Parkland Program — in exchange for four unbuildable lots that have been underwater at times and are valued at only about $84,000.

Please email the County Commissioners and ask them to vote NO on the land swap. Send Email to [email protected]

Suggested subject line:
March 24 — Vote NO on Parkland Land Swap

Protect our public lands. Protect Siesta Key.

03/13/2026

: A tagged white shark named Bella is showing up off Florida’s west coast, about 50 miles from Sarasota.🔽
http://www.mysuncoast.com/2026/03/09/tagged-white-shark-bella-tracked-off-floridas-gulf-coast-near-sarasota/

03/13/2026

"Bella," a 10-foot-long great white shark weighing over 700 pounds, has made its way from Canada to the Sarasota County coast. https://www.wfla.com/news/sarasota-county/10-foot-great-white-shark-pings-off-sarasota-county-coast-2/

03/13/2026

Let’s protect our birds. Let them be.

03/13/2026

Beautiful day with a high of 80 and toasty Chicken and Black Bean Nachos with Habanero Salsa🔥
🎶Live music starting at 1-5pm then 7-11pm!
🦪Oyster Happy Hour from 3-6pm