I went out to the Northern part of Siesta Key last night and got these pictures. Siesta Key is on the Gulf of Mexico just across the bay from Sarasota - it's technically part of Sarasota County . It has been rated as the #1 public beach in the United States, two times by Trip Advisor and Dr Beach!
I will do a more extensive post on the Public beach on another blog. When I took these pictures, I was on the Northern end of the beach area of the Key . Below is an Apple Map of the location - see red marker.
There are a few tidal pools around and they attract birds and other animals. Someone got a picture of a Bobcat the other day! The big bird in the picture is a Willet.
The water temperature this time of year is about 85 -90 degrees.
Sometimes the best color in the sky is behind you when you are looking at the sunset. This picture is looking East. The sand is pure white! When it is dry it feels like powdered sugar.
Pictures really don't do the colors justice.
Siesta Key is a great place to visit!
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