Siesta Key Beach Life Guard Stand

Siesta Key Beach was named the #1 Beach in America, but few visitors know much more about it than the powder white sand, the weekly drum circle,... more

by Warren Day

Title

Siesta Key Beach Life Guard Stand

Artist

Warren Day

Medium

Painting - Mixed Media

Description

Siesta Key Beach was named the #1 Beach in America, but few visitors know much more about it than the powder white sand, the weekly drum circle, great beach volleyball, beautiful sunsets and the restaurants and shops in The
Village. The famous white sand on these shores is mostly mineral quartz, ultimately derived from the southern Appalachian Mountains carried by rivers into the Gulf of Mexico and down the coast.
Throughout history this island has had various names. During the 1800's and early 1900's it was known as Little Sarasota Key and Sarasota Key. Common usage of the name Siesta, taken from a residential development at the island's north end, began shortly after 1907, but was not officially adopted until 1952. Early access to the beach was by boat until the first bridge was built in 1917. Sarasota County first purchased the property here for a public beach in 1954. Additional land was bought, bringing the park to 40 acres. The pavilion was constructed in 1959, and is currently under a major renovation so visitors may continue to enjoy its beauty.

Uploaded

July 21st, 2015