Siesta Key, Florida
Siesta Key is a community of 5,525 people in Sarasota County, Florida.
Why visit Siesta Key
Townapedia lists 20 museums and landmarks, 10 parks and trails, 18 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Siesta Beach, John Ringling Causeway, Sarasota High School and Bacheller-Brewer Model Home Estate.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 92°F; January lows average 52°F.
Weather in Siesta Key
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Siesta Key
Siesta Key is a barrier island off the southwest coast of the U.S. state of Florida, located between Roberts Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. A portion of it lies within the city boundary of Sarasota, but the majority of the key is a census-designated place (CDP) in Sarasota County. Siesta Key is part of the North Port–Bradenton–Sarasota, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area.
From the Wikipedia article Siesta Key, Florida (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
John Ringling Causeway
Bridge · 3.4 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Museums and landmarks20
Sarasota High School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
High school in Sarasota, Florida
2155 Bahia Vista St, Sarasota
Bacheller-Brewer Model Home Estate
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Sarasota, Florida, NRHP-listed
Bispham-Wilson Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Historic district in Florida, United States
Casa Del Mar
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Historic house in Florida, United States
Edson Keith Estate
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Historic house in Florida, United States
Field Estate
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Historic house in Florida, United States
George Schueler House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Historic house in Florida, United States
H. B. William House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Historic house in Florida, United States
Harding Circle Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Historic district in Florida, United States
Hilton Leech House and Amagansett Art School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Historic school in Sarasota, Florida
House at 507 Jackson Drive
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Historic house in Florida, United States
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Maine Colony Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Historic district in Florida, United States
8 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds10
Restaurants and cafes18
The DUO Döner & Deli
Restaurant · Kebab, Sandwich, Coffee Shop · 0.8 mi
5049 Ocean Boulevard, Siesta Key
Tu-Th 12:00-19:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-20:00; Su 12:00-19:00; Mo off
Bean Coffeehouse
Cafe · 0.8 mi
5138 Ocean Boulevard, Siesta Key
Mo-Su 07:00-14:00
Olive Garden
Restaurant · Italian · 1.3 mi
4900 South Tamiami Trail, Sarasota
6 more on the map.
History
From the 19th century to the early 20th century, Siesta Key was known by a variety of names, including Little Sarasota Key and Sarasota Key. The first attempts to develop the key were by the Siesta Land Company in 1907, consisting of Harry Higel, Captain Louis Roberts, and E. M. Arbogast. The company platted the northern end of the key as Siesta on the Gulf of Mexico as well as dredged bayous and built docks.
Access to Siesta Key was by boat or ferry until the first bridge connecting it to the mainland was completed in 1917. The bridge was replaced in 1927 with the addition of a second bridge located on the southern end of the key. The entire key officially was recognized as Siesta Key by 1952.
On October 9, 2024, Hurricane Milton made landfall as a Category 3 hurricane near Siesta Key.
From the History section of Siesta Key, Florida on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship1
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries26
Emma E. Booker Elementary School
School · 5.8 mi
2350 Dr Martin Luther King Way, Sarasota
Map of Siesta Key
84 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 72°F | 52°F | 2.8 in |
| Feb | 75°F | 55°F | 1.9 in |
| Mar | 78°F | 58°F | 2.9 in |
| Apr | 82°F | 63°F | 2.5 in |
| May | 88°F | 68°F | 2.6 in |
| Jun | 90°F | 74°F | 7.0 in |
| Jul | 91°F | 75°F | 7.4 in |
| Aug | 92°F | 75°F | 9.1 in |
| Sep | 90°F | 74°F | 6.0 in |
| Oct | 86°F | 68°F | 2.8 in |
| Nov | 80°F | 60°F | 1.8 in |
| Dec | 75°F | 55°F | 2.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Sarasota Bradenton Ap (9 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Sarasota County has had 34 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-10-11: Hurricane Milton (Hurricane)
- 2024-10-07: Hurricane Milton (Hurricane)
- 2024-09-28: Hurricane Helene (Hurricane)
- 2024-09-24: Tropical Storm Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-10: Hurricane Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-03: Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 8 miles away.
- South Sarasota 1 mi east, about 2 min by car
- Ridge Wood Heights 3 mi east, about 4 min by car
- Gulf Gate 3 mi southeast, about 5 min by car
- Southgate 3 mi northeast, about 5 min by car
- South Gate Ridge 3 mi east, about 5 min by car
- Sarasota 4 mi north, about 7 min by car
- Bee Ridge 5 mi east, about 8 min by car
- Sarasota Springs 5 mi northeast, about 8 min by car
- Vamo 5 mi southeast, about 8 min by car
- Palmer Ranch 6 mi southeast, about 10 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Red Lifeguard Stand at Siesta Key Beach, Mickey Luigi Logitmark, CC0
- Sarasota FL old high school pano01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sarasota FL 25 Washington01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sarasota FL 76 Washington01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sarasota FL 47 Washington01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sarasota FL Rigbys La Plaza HD 1 Alta Vista01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sarasota FL Bacheller-Brewer Estate01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sarasota FL Maine Colony HD01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sarasota FL Field Estate01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bispham-Wilson HD02, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sarasota FL Armistead House gate01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sarasota FL Sanderling Beach Club01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sarasota FL Selby Gardens Payne Mansion02, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sarasota FL Keith Estate01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sarasota FL Harding Circle HD St Armands Circle04, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sarasota FL Revere Quality House01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sarasota FL William House01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sarasota FL Leech House and School01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sarasota FL 507 Jackson01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sarasota FL Southside School04, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Siesta Key Beach. Sarasota - panoramio - 4net (3), 4net, CC BY 3.0
- Sarasota FL Ringling Cswy01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
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