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Census-designated place in Florida, United States
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Siesta Key is a barrier island in Southwest Florida, and has one of the most beautiful beaches in North America and possibly the world. The beach is a fine white powder that is never too hot to enjoy a walk. Calm Gulf waters are typically warmer than the Atlantic coast. It is a short distance west of Sarasota.
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Rated the best beach in the U.S. in 2017 and 2020.
Beaches and kayaking activities. Search the shoreline for cool seashells and shark teeth!
Units range from 1,800 to 2,765 square feet and feature 2 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, full kitchen and an optional study/den. The building also has a pool, hot tub and private access to Siesta Key Beach.
Turtle Beach Resort offers 2 properties, both waterfront: The Resort sits on Sarasota Bay and The Inn sits on the lagoon overlooking Turtle Beach that boasts the best sunsets on the island. Each cottage has a private patio with private hot tub, hammock, and kitchenettes. Guests have access to kayaks, canoes, bicycles, fishing gear, 2 heated pools and guest laundry. There are 3 restaurants in walking distance from the hotel and they are pet and boater friendly with easy access docks located at mile marker #48 on the intracoastal waterway.
The northern entrance is Siesta Dr, which connects from US-41 on the mainland (Sarasota). At the junction with Higel Ave, take a left.
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Sarasota/Bradenton · International · SRQ
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