Fast Facts
Author John D. Macdonald, who wrote the Travis McGee detective novels, resided on Siesta Key and is thought to have penned 70 books on the island.
 
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The courtyard at the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
A Prize for Every Eye
Sarasota's cultural attractions are all gems, but the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art is its crown jewel. Preview the diverse exhibits and events that Sarasota's art scene will host this summer.
Grooving to the beat of bongos
And the Beat Goes On
At weekly drum circle sessions on Siesta Key Beach and Casey Key, locals and visitors let loose and dance to the rhythm of the beach.
Sarasota consignment shops sell everything from vintage clothes to flowers.
Antiquing Agenda
The area holds a treasure trove of vintage finds in not one, but several districts known as "Antique Row."

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