Siesta Key.

I love this place.  There's nothing quite like driving over the drawbridge from the Sarasota mainland.. and knowing that "we're almost there!!"  And there's no place on Siesta quite like Sea Club V.  A home away from home, I guess you'd call it.   There's always that first walk.. down the brick sidewalk.. out onto the beach.  And the sand.  You slosh through the loose stuff first.. and then get to the "walking sand".  The kind that's packed down by the waves washing up.  It's truly a beautiful place.  And while, deep down, I'll always be an Illinois girl at heart...there are times when the Midwestern winters- gray skies and salt encrusted vehicles- well, a girl just needs a break!!  And I love the times in Sarasota.  The familiar faces and smiles and routines of Sea Club.. eating breakfast at Millie's..going to church and seeing people from all over.. the walks on the beach... late nights playing games and soaking in the hot tub.  Each year I come.. and treasure the memories from years past.. make new memories to remember next year.. and know that I am blessed.

Siesta sunsets..

Dinner at Sharkey's with the girls!!

 

The night isn't complete without a stop at Sweet Berries for dessert : )