Rebecca Centeno joins Fishermen’s Village as VP of PG Hospitality
Fishermen’s Village is proud to announce Rebecca Centeno has joined the Fishermen’s Village Management Team as Vice President of PG Hospitality. Rebecca was born into the field of hospitality and has had Punta Gorda as her stomping grounds since the 80’s. She loves Fishermen’s Village and Punta Gorda. Most recently, she was a General Manager overseeing 180 rooms in Charlotte County. Many may remember Rebecca as the little girl from local Punta Gorda restaurant Elena’s working the cash register, putting a
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Light Up Siesta Key
The holidays may look a little different this year, but it is more important than ever to support local small businesses. On November 28, Siesta Key will celebrate Small Business Saturday, and kick off the holiday season. Even though the traditional Siesta Key Holiday Parade is canceled, we are still lighting up the Key with festive décor, a storefront and window decorating contest, and tree lighting at the gazebo in Siesta Key Village. Local businesses are encouraged to create their own holiday specials
Serbin Printing Among First in Nation to Offer Printed Material with Antimicrobial Coatings
In the Fight Against Dangerous Bacteria and Viruses,New Application Keeps Documents 99.9% Free of Harmful Microbes* Printed documents are commonly used and distributed inside sensitive, at-risk environments such as hospitals, nursing homes and schools. What can be done to make these printed forms safer against the transmission of bacteria and viruses? Serbin Printing is proud to announce PrintShield Antimicrobial Printing, an EPA registered process by which printed documents are coated with a protective
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Siesta Key Sports & Physical Therapy Celebrates Ten Years in Sarasota
Dave and Kristy Ochsendorf opened the doors to their practice, Siesta Key Sports & Physical Therapy, ten years ago. Since then, they’ve grown their family with two daughters as well as their business, adding state of the art equipment, hiring teammates, and expanding into a larger footprint. Like many small businesses, COVID-19 has made 2020 a challenging year for this family-owned business, but the Ochsendorfs are proud of how they’ve continued to safely serve their patients. “We space out patient visits,
2020 Siesta Key Crystal Classic Sand Sculpting Festival Canceled
After much deliberation and consultation, the Siesta Key Crystal Classic committee, and the Siesta Key Chamber Board of Directors have decided to cancel the 2020 Siesta Key Crystal Classic, which was scheduled for November 13-16 on Siesta Beach. Given all the factors that must be considered, and the high level of uncertainty due to COVID-19, this decision seems the wise and responsible choice. The Chamber and event committee sincerely appreciate all of the support from sponsors, volunteers, and
Beach Named No. 1 in the Country, No. 11 in the World
Siesta Key Beach Named No. 1 in the Country, No. 11 in the World by TripAdvisorSarasota Magazine reported August 24, 2020, Our beloved beach once again received big honors. Siesta Key Beach is no stranger to awards, and now it can add two more to its long list. Our beloved beach was named the No. 1 beach in the country and the No. 11 beach in the world in TripAdvisor’s annual Traveler’s Choice Awards. The awards are based on TripAdvisor users’ reviews, ratings and saves; besides beaches, categories also
Key Sailing, Sarasota's Longest-Running Sailboat Charter
Key Sailing is the longest-running sailboat charter in the history of Sarasota and Manatee counties, with the only sailing yacht (the 41’ Key Breeze) in the City of Sarasota, and the only company in Sarasota history hosting guests as a couple sailing at the helm together. Captain Tim Solomon and First Mate Jan Hamel Solomon are in their fourteenth year at the helm, which makes them the longest-running sailing charter couple in our community history, even without considering the fact that they learned how
Siesta Key Chamber to Launch New Website
The Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce has announced it will soon launch its new website. The Chamber's board of directors anticipates a summer 2020 launch. For information about marketing your business through the Chamber's new website call 941-349-3800.
Selby Gardens’ Lights in Bloom named winner by USA TODAY
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens (Selby Gardens) is pleased to announce that Lights in Bloom is a winner in the 2019 USA TODAY 10 Best Readers' Choice travel award contest for Best Botanical Garden Holiday Lights. USA TODAY announced that Selby Gardens’ Lights in Bloom made the top ten list at 9th place out of a field 20 nominees from around the country. Lights in Bloom was selected as a nominee in November by an expert panel and the public voted for this honor. “We couldn’t be more excited and proud,” says
Siesta Key Chamber Celebrates 60 Years
It’s time to Shake, Rattle, and Roll Like It’s 1959! In celebration of its 60th anniversary, the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce will host a 1950’s/60’s themed party, Friday, October 4, 2019, 5 to 9 p.m. at Gilligan’s Island Bar & Grill in Siesta Key Village. The event is open to the public. Tickets are $19.59. Advance tickets are required, and include food buffet, dessert, discounted drink specials, music, dancing, and more! Guests are encouraged to dress in 1950’s and 1960’s attire. The Chamber also has
