Its free and a good time!  Run, walk, swim, crawl, it doesn't matter!

 5 / 27 / 2011

Siesta Beach is the number one beach in the 21st annual Top 10 Beach List, produced by coastal expert Dr. Stephen P. Leatherman, Director of Florida International University’s Laboratory for Coastal Research.     Siesta Beach in Sarasota boasts that it has the finest and whitest sand in the world, and I cannot argue with this claim; the powdery sand is nearly pure quartz crystal.  The beautiful blue-colored water is clean and clear, making it so inviting to bathers and swimmers.  The beach is hundreds of yards wide, attracting volleyball players and beachcombers as well as those who just want to find their place in the sun.  Waves at Siesta Beach are normally measured in inches and the beach gradually slopes into the Gulf waters, making it a very safe area for children.     This beach park is complete with showers and bathrooms, snack bars, grills, picnic tables, shade trees, and a large parking area, which does fill up on summer weekends.  Siesta Beach is a smokeless beach, earning extra points for cleanliness and environmental management. My favorite time to visit is after Labor Day when things have calmed down, and the water is still warm enough for swimming until November.  Snowbirds from northern climes call this area home during the winter because of the great weather.  The beaches are for exploring, but not swimming at this time of year, albeit I have been in the water as early as March.   1.  Siesta Beach in Sarasota, Florida  2.  Coronado Beach in San Diego, California  3.  Kahanamoku Beach in Waikiki, Oahu, Hawaii  4.  Main Beach in East Hampton, New York  5.  Cape Hatteras in the Outer Banks of North Carolina  6.  St. George Island State Park, Florida panhandle 7.  Beachwalker Park Kiawah Island, South Carolina  8.  Coast Guard Beach in Cape Cod, Massachusetts 9.  Waimanalo Bay Beach Park on Oahu, Hawaii  10. Cape Florida State Park in Key Biscayne, Florida

A Tivoli Lazy Sunday.

Well, winter is over, the sun is out in full force everyday and the weather is just perfect for Spring Break and forthcoming Easter Week!  

Merry Christmas!    **    Mele Kalikimaka!  **    Feliz Navidad!  **  Happy Festivus! 

Some Pictures from Sean Dreznin, on 11/18/2010 of the beginnings of the Crystal Sands Siesta Key Sculpture Contest & a Sunset that had to be included.

Pictures from our recent guests who attended the Annual Sarasota Chalk Festival

Amazing Chalk Drawings!  Thanks again for the pictures Paul!

August 2010

Siesta Key Private Beach

Some updated Beach pictures!  We Love Siesta Key! taken by Sean Dreznin

7/6/2010

Events for the upcoming week and weekend

Wednesday 07/07/10

Standup Paddle Board Night - Demos @ O'Leary's
 6 pm   Marina Jack's, 5 Bayfront Drive, sarasota  941-320-4017

Friday 07/09/10

Fuzion Dance Grooves and Summer Brews Fest
 6pm to 8pm  - Whole Foods Market, 1451 1st St., Sarasota  941-955-8500
Fundraiser for Fuzion Dance Artist and Beer Tasting

Photo Safari at Urfer Family Park – FREE
 9am, Friday   4016 Honore Ave., Sarasota  941-650-2487
Join Parks Naturalists for a leisurely walk through Urfer Family Park (corner of Bee Ridge and Honore) and learn tips about nature photography and how to spot photo opportunities in a natural setting.

 Saturday 07/10/10

Dig the Beach Volleyball Tournament - Siesta Key Public Beach
 8 AM  Beach volleyball tournament on Siesta Key.

Sarasota Farmers Market
 7:00 am, Every Saturday Rain or Shine  -  Lemon Avenue & Main Street, Sarasota
Fresh produce, locally prepared foods, handmade crafts and homegrown herbs and plants.

6/23/2010

Pictures from "Tivoli's Top O' The World" today...

In a boat or on a float... its all good either way!

I just love the water color... so azure & tranquil.

How good does that pool look right now?

6/6/2010

More information to keep you updated on the Oil Concerns;

via Mote Marine Laboratory

http://www.mote.org/index.php?submenu=SCIENCE&src=gendocs&ref=Gulf%20of%20Mexico%20Oil%20Spill&category=Marine%20Policy%20Institute

6/3/2010

Here is a little mood music for your Siesta Key Vacation!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rK0LWsEcSjM

5/28/2010

Dr. Stephen Leatherman, director of Florida International University's Laboratory for Coastal Research. Known by the moniker Dr. Beach, this is Leatherman's 20th year of compiling a list of the country's top 10.

This year's list includes two

beaches in Florida, and Leatherman said he was not worried about pollution from the oil spill affecting those locations.  Siesta Beach in Sarasota took the No. 2 spot on the list</strong>, and Cape Florida State Park in Key Biscayne was No. 10." 

For full article, click here ------>

5/27/2010

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rt3ueXn2yws

5/19/2010

 A video about Siesta Key from a repeat vacationer that I happened upon on Youtube.

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WjZFaDGktG8

5/17/2010

BP has pledged $50 million to Florida in hopes of continuing strong marketing and promotional efforts for tourists to repeatedly enjoy The Gulf Coast and Emerald Coast.   British Petroleum CEO Tony Hayward and Florida Gov. Charlie Christ just concluded a meeting together.

Hayward emerged from a closed-door meeting with Gov. Charlie Crist to assure reporters that efforts to slow the massive spill are working and that BP will help get the word out that Florida remains a premiere vacation destination location.

"The big focus now is how do we get the people of the Gulf Coast back to normal operations, a normal way of life, back into the swing of things,” he said. “Florida is open for business, the beaches are open and clean, the fish, as the governor said, are biting, and everything is normal down here."

We have been receiving some curious concern from vacationers across the nation, regarding the Deepwater Horizon.  We have decided to become as proactive as possible in light that NO Direct impact is projected for us on Siesta Key. 

Please contact us at 941-349-5544 to discuss or call us at our main office at 941-349-3460

5/7/2010

Some pictures from around our property today

 5/6/2010

Yesterday, the Tivoli family got to share in a family wedding that was a beautiful as the sands of Siesta.

5/3/2010

Message to all SCVB Partners regarding the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill in the Gulf of Mexico from Virginia J. Haley, President:

 The Sarasota Convention & Visitors Bureau continues to monitor the oil spill situation in the Gulf of Mexico in cooperation with Sarasota County Emergency Management officials.  We are also coordinating with the other CVBs across Florida, VISIT FLORIDA and the U.S. Travel Association.  The Coast Guard is setting up an incident command center in St. Petersburg on May 5.  You may have heard that the Governor has declared Sarasota County as part of the emergency declaration, and Sarasota County Commissioners are expected to issue their own declaration this afternoon.  What does this mean?  It provides the County with the governance tools they need to prepare for the worst, while we all hope for the best.

 As the trusted official source of information for Sarasota County, we are keeping visitors informed through postings on a special oil spill page on www.sarasotafl.org, at our call center and through our offices in New York City, Berlin and London. 

 One of the tools we have deployed to provide accurate information to our visitors is Mote Marine Laboratory's beach condition reports.  This is a great tool and I would urge everyone to link to it at www.coolgate.mote.org/beachconditions.  

 Another link for information is www.DeepwaterHorizonResponse.com

 5/1/2010 -- MAY DAY!

Beautiful day here - High expected of 89 degrees -- Sunny and a nice breeze!  There seems to be a strong riptide, so be careful out there! 

If you ever get caught in the riptide, think of it as the lazy river ride at a waterpark and let the current take you  to wherever it is going... when its done and the current ends, you can easily swim back in, but if you try to fight the current/riptide, then you will exhaust yourself trying.  Be Safe!

Take a look at gulfster.com/ to see wave conditions and coastal conditions

4/30/2010

Pictures of the property

4/29/2010

Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill updates can be found here:   http://www.sarasotafl.org/oil-spill-news/

The most recent update specifically says, "Sarasota County is not experiencing any impact from the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico and no impact is predicted. This unfortunate situation should not affect Sarasota’s coast."

Our prayers and good karma go out to those who are in the projected impact path of this environmental disaster.

 4/7/10

Some pictures from our building...  The Gulf, the weather and the sunshine were magnificent today!  Wish you were here!

3/22/2010

Inching warmer on a daily basis!  We have Surfable waves in gulf today... but if Surfing isn't your cup of tea, then below might interest you...

 941-346-0738
PIG ROAST BLUES BAND

Sarasota County Fair
 12:00 noon - 10:00 p.m.
 Sarasota County Fair Grounds, 3000 Ringling Blvd., Sarasota 941-365-0818

Sarasota Season of Sculpture
01/04/10 - 05/31/10 1 p.m., Every Sunday
 Corner of Gulfstream Ave. and U.S. 41, Bayfront Park, Sarasota 941-366-7767
Weekly Docent-Guided Tours

 2/18/2010

 We have been mired in a cold snap, which in perspective is probably warmer then where you are sitting as you read this, but alas, I say that not in jest, but more in alluding to the following pictures.  Hopefully they will warm you up a bit!

12/30/2009

The calm waters of the Gulf were a brewin' the other day...

12/19/2009

The weather has been a bit rougher the last 2 days, which is now probably pounding the nice folks to the North, but it has kicked up the normally calm waters of the gulf...  Evidenced by these pics I took this morning!  Enjoy!

Some Winter Foliage from around the property...

12/15/2009

Stephen King, who also spends his time in Sarasota, recently did a great thing, and we are proud to post the news here!

Copyright 2009 Associated Press.

Author Stephen King and his wife are donating money so 150 soldiers from the Maine Army National Guard can come home for the holidays.

King and his wife, Tabitha, who live in Bangor, are paying $13,000 toward the cost of two bus trips so that members of the 3rd Battalion, 172nd Infantry Unit can travel from Camp Atterbury in Indiana to Maine for Christmas. The soldiers left Maine last week for training at Camp Atterbury. They are scheduled to depart for Afghanistan in January.

Julie Eugley, one of King's personal assistants, told the Bangor Daily News that the Kings were approached about giving $13,000.

But Stephen King thought the number 13 was a bit unlucky, so the couple pitched in $12,999 instead. Eugley chipped in $1 to make for an even $13,000.

12/14/2009

 Here is a list of some things to do!

Art after 5 at the Ringling Museum
5 p.m. to 6 p.m., Every Wednesday
 The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, 5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota  941-359-5700

Dickens at the Crosley
12/16/09 7:30 PM, 2:00 pm December 19, 20 & 23 & 7:30 pm December 16-20, 22 & 23
 Powel Crosley Theatre, One Seagate Drive or 8374 North Tamiami Trail, Sarasota
Dickens comes alive at Crosley, a fantastic family tradition.

Walk on the East Side of Manasota Scrub Preserve
9:00 AM    Manasota Scrub Preserve, 2695 Bridge Street, Englewood  941-861-5000
Enjoy a leisurely walk on the east side of the preserve exploring the pine flatwoods and scrub habitat at Englewood’s Manasota Scrub Preserve

Sunset Stroll @ Historic Spanish Point
 4 PM to 6 PM  -   Historic Spanish Point, 337 N. Tamiami Trail, Osprey  941 966-5214
Sunset Stroll @ Historic Spanish Point

12/10/2009

"A foggy day in Londontown" is a perfect song for the last two days... Heavy fog rolling into town... But alas, We think Sunshine and nice temps are on the horizon for the weekend! 

12/4/2009

Weather got cooler yesterday and the waves got larger!

12/3/2009

Here is our first installment of our "GUEST-TOMONIALS" Section

"We enjoyed everything!  Beach views, big balcony, nice apartment, small complex, location and friendly service people."

~ S. Handel

I thought this was an unusual picture and it came out nice!

A unique take on Tivoli by the Sea...

12/1/2009

Well December is here and that means only one thing...

BEACH TIME!!!  December on Siesta Key is like no other!

11/30/09

 Taking a stroll down Siesta Key this afternoon, I uncovered this gem... Apparently. this Romeo proposed to his girlfriend by way of a moonlit sandcastle... Those will be some wonderful memories for sure!

They may have taken a walk to Sunset Cove and enjoyed the Orange Glow of another beautiful sun disappearing into the Gulf!

Here is a recent Siesta sunset picture I took.  I think no more words are necessary....

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 November 16th, 2009

For our guests, current and future...

Saturday 11/21/09

FDR Starring Ed Asner
 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.   Historic Asolo Theater at the Ringling Museum, 5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota 

941-360-7399
FDR Starring Ed Asner
 

Thursday May 14, 2009

Greetings from Tivoli by the Sea located on beautiful Siesta Key.

We are finally getting some much needed rain in our area, which is great for the landscaping and helps cool things down a little.  It has been a very very hot May so far with the temps in the high 80's.

Took this picture today from the roof showing the rain arriving.

This one is of Tivoli Beach

Have a great weekend and thanks for viewing the Tivoli blog page.  Check back

soon for updates.

Tropical Sands Accommodations - Servicing all of your vacation needs

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Monday May 4, 2009

Hello once again from Tropical Sands Accommodations at beautiful Tivoli by the Sea.

The 2009 season has come to an end.  

Bookings were up about 10% from last year however we were one of  the few that had an

increase in the area.  Siesta Key as a whole was down from last season and I heard that

LongBoat Key was off 25% from last year. 

All but a few of the long term Tivoli renters have rebooked, the new renters to Tivoli by the Sea 

loved it and the majority have either rebooked for next season or are planning to return next year. 

The guest/renter comment cards were a joy to read and I would say that 95% of the comments

were extremely positive.  I also take note of any suggestions that are left and if possible try to

address all of them in some fashion. 

I would like to thank all the Tivoli owners, the returning guests, the new guests and the staff

for a succesful and enjoyable 2009 season at Tivoli by the Sea.

Thanks for viewing and have a great day!

Sean Dreznin and the staff at Tivoli by the Sea

Thursday April 8th, 2009

Hello from Tivoli by the Sea,

I think it is safe to say that this is the busiest week of the year on Siesta Key!  It's the local Sarasota schools

Spring Break this week also so the beach and road traffic is at its peak.  The SK Village business owners are

loving every minute of it.  

Tivoli Beach and North

The beach chairs are waiting.....

Have a great rest of the week and check back this weekend for the Easter rabbit at Tivoli.

Remember to call as early as possible for your summer vacation reservations 941.349.5544

Thanks for stopping by,

Sean Dreznin and the Tropical Sands Accommodations staff

Saturday April 4th, 2009

Greetings from Tropical Sands Accommodations at Tivoli by the Sea.  The seasonal weather and guests

are fantastic and we are taking bookings for 3+ week stays at Tivoli for the 2010 season.  We will start

to book the 1 and 2 week stays in June this year so call as early as you can.  We have a few openings for

the end of this month and the summer is starting to fill up so if you are planning on a summer vacation at

Tivoli by the Sea call soon!

A nice Siesta Beach volley ball picture

Thanks for viewing the Tivoli blog page and next week I will have some pics of the Easter rabbit

at Tivoli by the Sea.  He is going to make a special appearance for us, he happens to be a friend of mine!

Have a great weekend !

Sean Dreznin and the staff at Tivoli by the Sea

Saturday March 21, 2009

Saturday on Siesta Beach 

and Tivoli Beach

Below is a picture of the new beach chairs for Tivoli guests

They are adjustable and very light.

Have a good weekend from Tivoli by the Sea !

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Wednesday March 18, 2009

Greetings from Tropical Sands Accommodations at beautiful Tivoli by the Sea.

The spring breakers have started arriving to Siesta Key.  Siesta beach is a solid mass of bodies and

Siesta Village is filled to capacity. 

The village was quite a scene last night for St Patrick's Day, Irish music,

stumbling goofballs and green beer were aplenty!  I went to Sam Sneads for the corned beef, green beer and

the Irish band all three were fantastic.  The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission have roped off an area just

south of the Tivoli path for a pair of nesting Snowy Plovers.  They will be with us for 4 weeks or until they can take

flight.  Apparently there are only 60 nesting pairs of these birds on the entire West Coast of Florida.

More improvements have been made to Tivoli including an extended BBQ area and new beach chairs.

Pavers were placed at the Tivoli access, the path between the pool and putting green and the sidewalk

area beside the mail box.

The weather is great and the water temp is warming up for the swimmers and fishing enthusiasts!

Thanks for visiting the Tivoli blog and give me a call to schedule your late April or summer vacation.

Sean Dreznin and the staff at Tropical Sands Accommodations  941.349.5544 or tivoli@siestakey.com

Friday March 6, 2009 

Greetings once again from Tropical Sands Accommodations at beautiful Tivoli by the Sea! 

February was a little cooler than normal in 2009, March looks the same as in years past 75-85 degrees and little to no rain.

I have a few openings in mid to late April and it would make my day to reserve them for you! 

Please call the office 941.349.5544 and I will get you taken care of. 

Below are a few pictures I took from the roof today....Enjoy

Thanks for viewing the Tivoli blog page and Tropical Sands Accommodations will make your vacation

planning easy and your vacation the best it can be!

Sean Dreznin and the staff at Tropical Sands Accommodations

Friday February 27, 2009

Greetings from Tropical Sands Accommodations at Tivoli by the Sea on beautiful Siesta Beach!

                                                                         "The weather is here... wish you were warm!" 

We are currently booked pretty solid,  however if you are in need of accommodations please give 

Tropical Sands Accommodations a call or shoot us an email.

There is always a chance of either a last minuete cancellation or an owner use date change

that could make a unit available for you. 

The weather is great, the stone crabs are plentiful and Siesta Village is jumping!

Thanks for viewing, have a great weekend and check back with us for the seasonal weekly update!

Sean Dreznin and the staff at Tropical Sands Accommodations

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 January 2009 -

Happy New Year from Tropical Sands Accommodations at Tivoli by the Sea on beautiful Siesta Key.  

Tropical Sands Accommodations is ready, willing and able to assist you with all your Siesta key vacation rental needs.  We also offer a concierge service for all of our owners and guests, please ask us if we can help you in any way.  Whether it is printing boarding passes, beach rentals, Siesta Key and local restaurant info or a fully stocked fridge upon arrival, we are here to make your vacation as fun, relaxing and stress free as possible.  Tivoli by the Sea is as beautiful as ever and we look forward to seeing you soon!

Sean Dreznin and the staff at Tropical Sands Accommodations

Saturday Family Days at the Ringling Museum
 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Every Saturday   5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota  941-359-5700
Family-friendly activities at the Ringling Museum

Sunday 07/11/10

Dig the Beach Volleyball Tournament - Siesta Key Public Beach
 8 AM  Beach volleyball tournament on Siesta Key.