Special Meeting Announcement

The Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce, Siesta Key Village Association, Siesta Key Association and Siesta Key Condominium Council will host a meeting at the St. Boniface Church Community Center 5615 Midnight Pass from 5:30 to 7 pm on Monday, May 11th. The presentation will address the potential impacts of the Army Corps plan on Siesta Key and navigation.

Mark Smith, Architect, will introduce the presenters: Laird Wreford, Manager of Coastal Resources; Rob Patten, President of Coastal Dunes, Inc.; Jono Miller, Charter Fellow of the Florida Natural Resource Leadership Institute; and Peter van Roekens, Chair of Save our Siesta Sand & the Boaters' Coalition. These brief presentations will conclude with a presentation by Dr. Robert Young, Director of the Program for the Study of Developed Shorelines & Professor of Coastal Geology.

The presentations will be followed by a Question and Answer Session.

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4th Annual Siesta Key Chamber Poker Tournament - Thursday, June 4th 2015

Tournament begins at 7pm; Cocktails & Dinner from 6pm – 7pm

BUY-IN $75 (includes $10 Add-on) - Those who pre-register will be granted access to complimentary beer and soft drinks and a dinner buffet with two entrée choices, appetizers, salad and dessert from 6pm - 7pm.

PAYOUT FOR TOP 6 PLAYERS – Winner will receive $2,000 if the event if completely sold out

Maximum Registration is 200.  Deadline to reserve is Tuesday, June 2nd.

The Poker Tournament benefits Siesta Key’s 4th of July Community Fireworks Display and the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce.


Click here for Web Registration

$ Breakdowns:

·         $5 each to dealer

·         $10 each to house

·         $60 split between SKCC & Prize Winner

Sarasota Kennel Club
One-Eyed Jack’s Poker Room
5400 Bradenton Rd
Sarasota, FL 34234

941.355.7744   - Contact is Rhonda 355-7744 x1044

www.skcpoker.com

Event Contact:  Terri Schubel             941-349-3800              terri@siestakeychamber.com 

What is the City and Army Corps doing now?

The Army Corps has applied for permits to the FDEP and has released their latest Environmental Assessment (EA).  http://goo.gl/WFGVJY . This has started a 45 day count down period for comments which ends May 14th.  The City and Army Corps presented their plan at City Hall on April 15.

What is Save our Siesta Sand doing?

A meeting has been scheduled at the St. Boniface Church Community Center 5615 Midnight Pass Rd. Siesta Key where the potential impacts of the Army Corps plan on Siesta Key and navigation will be presented.  The meeting is sponsored by the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce, the Siesta Key Village Association, the Siesta Key Association and the Siesta Key Condominium Council. It will be held from 5:30 to 7 pm on May 11^th. The Moderator will be Mark Smith who will introduce the presenters.  They are Laird Wreford, Manager of Coastal Resources; Rob Patten, President of Coastal Dunes, Inc.; Jono Miller, Charter Fellow of the Florida Natural Resource Leadership Institute and Peter van Roekens, Chair of Save our Siesta Sand & the Boaters’ Coalition. These brief presentations will conclude with a presentation by Dr. Robert Young, Director of the Program for the Study of Developed Shorelines & Professor of Coastal Geology.  The presentations will be followed by a Question and Answer Session. We hope to see you there.

What can you do?

Apparently the Army Corps has concluded that there are no findings of significant impact caused by this project and therefore a FONSI (Finding Of No Significant Impact) has been issued for this project. Their rationale is based on the following statement “This EA is “tiered” off of the 2002 EA; a FONSI was signed for the 2002 EA on September 17, 2002.” We of course reject this rationale for a number of reasons including the obvious fact that many things have changed during the ensuing years. We will continue to insist on an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) which will require a current and thorough examination of all the issues in the Big Pass area.

We are convinced, based on the results from other inlets that have been dredged, that residents, businesses, boaters and lovers of Siesta beaches should be very concerned. Sign our petition today. Also letters and emails do matter and should be sent before May 14, 2015 so they become part of the record.

Address them to:
 

Colonel Alan M. Dodd
District Commander
Jacksonville District	Attention: Aubree Hershorin, Ph.D.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers	Aubree.G.Hershorin@usace.army.mil    soss2@earthlink.net
701 San Marco Boulevard
Jacksonville, FL 32207
alan.m.dodd@usace.army.mil County and City Commissioners Commissioners@scgov.net Thomas.Barwin@sarasotagov.com

We are also scheduling meetings at the various condominiums to raise awareness of the issues at stake here for Siesta beaches and also for navigation in Big Pass. If your association or neighborhood would like us to spend some time with you and answer questions that you may have, please write to us at SOSS2@Earthlink.net  and we will schedule a time.

The only thing that will stop the Army Corps from dredging Big Pass is legal action. We believe we can defeat this proposal once and for all, but we need substantial funding to do this. It will cost between $60,000 and $100,000 if there is an appeal after we win our case. We are on our way to raising this money but we need every contribution you can make whatever the size. Your contributions are tax deductible.

Please help. If you want to donate or get on our mailing list go to our website www.SOSS2.com If you want to volunteer, send email to SOSS2@earthlink.net

Please make out your tax deductible check today to SOSS2, Inc. and mail it to:

SOSS2, Inc.
5300 Ocean Blvd. STE 201
Sarasota, FL 34242

Please include your phone number and email address so that we can send you documentation of your donation. If you are part of a condominium association, please provide their name so we can credit them. You can also donate via our website at www.soss2.com although we lose about 3% of your donation to processing fees.  Whichever way you chose, please give as generously as you can.

The Board of Save our Siesta Sand

2015 Poker Tournament

The Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce our 4th Annual Poker Tournament in partnership with the Sarasota Kennel Club and being held at the One-Eyed Jack's Poker Room.

Proceeds benefit Siesta Key's Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration and the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce.

Tournament Begins: 7pm Dinner & Beverages: 6pm - 7pm

Please click here to register

Siesta Key Chamber 2015 Golf Tournament.

Click here to regsiter for the 2015 Golf Tournament.

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Welcome to the Siesta Key!

Located on the shores of the beautiful Gulf of Mexico, across the bay from the mainland Sarasota, you might be tempted to think that Siesta Key is just a beach town with miles of "the world's finest, whitest sand™", but that's not all we are, it’s just a really good start...

Siesta Key is the perfect destination to spend a holiday, a season or a lifetime and, whether you are visiting for a week, planning to relocate, or a long-time resident of our beautiful barrier island, this website is the perfect place to find everything you need to know about our little piece of paradise.

Siesta Key boasts some of the best accommodations on the gulf coast of Florida and you can find them all on our Accommodations page. You can begin your search by deciding where to stay while on Siesta Key. Siesta Key has several areas, each with a distinct character so, whether you are looking for exciting night life or a secluded getaway, Siesta Key has the perfect location for you.

Recognized as the #1 beach in the United States by “Dr. Beach”, the white sand beaches of Siesta Public Beach offer a playground, tennis and beach volleyball courts, picnic areas and more. If you are looking for a quieter, more secluded beach, Crescent Beach is the perfect spot for a romantic get-away or a serene escape from reality. Turtle Beach offers a sportier atmosphere and fishing is permitted in nearby Blind Pass Lagoon. Lastly, if you are looking for live music, exciting night life and shopping, look no further than Siesta Key Village.

Once you have identified the perfect area for your stay on Siesta Key or Siesta Key Beach, you’ll want to decide on the type of lodging that is right for you. There are lots of places to stay on Siesta Key and Siesta Key Beach. Choose from family-friendly resorts and beach clubs, cottages, condos, apartments, private homes and more, many of them with heated pools, spas, tennis courts, and other luxury amenities. The best part is that the perfect beach weather comes standard with all of them!
Next, you will want to decide on things to do while on Siesta Key. Well, we’ve got you covered there too! Check out our Things To Do page for parasailing, kayaking, jet skiing, fishing charters, sailing, motorcycles, segways, and more, and don’t miss our Dining page for restaurants that range from fine dining to the very casual restaurants where a flip flops and cover ups are all you will need and, of course, it wouldn’t be the gulf coast without some great seafood restaurants.

Don't forget to check out our Member Directory where you'll find everything you need to plan an exceptional day trip, the family vacation of a lifetime, or that picture-perfect beach wedding you've always dreamed of, and feel free to call us toll free at 866-831-7778 if there is anything we can do to make your stay more enjoyable or stop by so we can welcome you in person.

Siesta Key is a vibrant community with and there is always something going on here so whether you are looking for live music, yoga or Pilates on the beach, or a drum circle, make sure to check out our Events Calendar and have some fun with us.

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