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Siesta Key is a barrier island in the Gulf of Mexico and a short drive from downtown Sarasota, offering a beautiful paradise-like escape from the city.
The quaint 8-mile-long island is renowned for its gin-clear waters of varying blue hues, pristine white sandy beaches, fantastic restaurants and bars, and a plethora of sporting activities.
Siesta Key Village is home to various shops and boutiques selling island-style clothing and home décor, charming sidewalk cafés, and elegant restaurants, and Siesta Beach is perfect for swimming and sunbathing.
The nearby Crescent Beach and the Point of Rocks boast colorful coral reefs and tidal pools for snorkelers and divers to explore, while Turtle Beach has several pretty picnic areas and boat ramps.
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