Protect Siesta Key

When it comes to elections, I look at the whole picture. No single endorsement, donation, mailer, or issue determines my vote.

I consider a candidate’s background, public statements, community involvement, voting record, supporters, endorsements, and overall track record. I want to understand not just what they say, but what they have done and who they associate with.

I also recognize that no candidate is perfect. The question is not whether someone is flawless, but whether they are the best choice to serve and represent our community.

Ultimately, voting is about gathering information, asking questions, and making the best decision based on the full picture. I want to support the candidate I believe is best for our community.

Make sure your vote counts on August 18 Primary!

t's Time to Go into Election Mode!
For many Sarasota County races, August 18 is the Championship Game. Voters will select Republican candidates for County Commission and elect School Board members. If you care about the future of Siesta Key and Sarasota County, make sure August 18 is on your calendar.

Heads Up - Siesta Key traffic issue May 18-22: Northbound lane closure on Siesta Drive and full closure of La Paloma Ave at Siesta Dr to perform necessary repairs of their water infrastructure in this area. This is planned to be effective 24/7 on these days

Siesta Key residents asked for infrastructure improvements—traffic, flooding, safety.
Instead, the County’s staff is proposing a Siesta Key Master Plan focused on:
▪️ 'Beautification' (SK is already beautiful)
▪️ Possible new taxing district
▪️ A review of our Comprehensive Plan
There is not one reference to infrastructure in the scope of work.

Even more concerning—at no point did the County Commission request adding proposed changes to the Comprehensive Plan or zoning codes during public meetings. So why is that in this in Staff's plan?
This is not what residents asked for—and not what Siesta Key needs.
Our message to staff: Hands OFF our Comprehensive Plan.

President Lourdes Ramirez was threatened with legal action for speaking out—but she is not backing down.
We are fortunate to have great attorneys supporting us. In this newsletter, we explain what happened and share a few lessons so others know how to protect themselves.

Speaking Up Shouldn’t Come with Legal Threats Email from Lourdes Ramirez My recent experience   April 2026 Monthly Update Faced with Threats of a Personal Lawsuit: A Teachable Moment on SLAPP While wrapping up a taped interview with Bay News 9 (v

Action Needed to Protect Neighborhood Parkland on Siesta Key!

Taxpayers approved the Neighborhood Parkland Program to protect open space — not give it away to developers.

On March 24, the Sarasota County Commission will vote on a proposed land swap that would give away a $1.4 million public parkland parcel on Siesta Key — land purchased with taxpayer dollars through the Neighborhood Parkland Program — in exchange for four unbuildable lots that have been underwater at times and are valued at only about $84,000.

Please email the County Commissioners and ask them to vote NO on the land swap. Send Email to [email protected]

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March 24 — Vote NO on Parkland Land Swap

Protect our public lands. Protect Siesta Key.

: A tagged white shark named Bella is showing up off Florida’s west coast, about 50 miles from Sarasota.🔽
http://www.mysuncoast.com/2026/03/09/tagged-white-shark-bella-tracked-off-floridas-gulf-coast-near-sarasota/

"Bella," a 10-foot-long great white shark weighing over 700 pounds, has made its way from Canada to the Sarasota County coast. https://www.wfla.com/news/sarasota-county/10-foot-great-white-shark-pings-off-sarasota-county-coast-2/