It is very very nice. As a Californian I can say that. I live in FL. We have stunning beaches in CA but different as you have a more Caribbean feeling. Plus, I have a house on the Island of Cebu, Philippines, white sand and turquoise water, I am one lucky dude. Thank you
Happens often Sadly . Probably can say that's happened in south Fla , especially the coastal towns ,Fla Keys ( Have wintered ,worked there for 35 plus years ) I won't even consider going there Jan thru May .Quite different end of June thru November , except for lobster season in August
As someone who has been to Sarasota twice (once last August and once in March) from Chicago, I can say that it's the best beach I've ever been to. Early March was my spring break (earlier than most college students); Siesta was not crowded at all and the weather was PERFECT! Also the sand is incredible.
I'm a former Floridian you can't surf there's nothing but foam, no high rate waves the ride, it's nothing but beach break 🌊🌊🌊🏄 , the cost of living isn't even in conducive with the wages the rents are out control, and NICK's jingles on his videos need some help, 🤣🤣🤣‼️🎿🎼🎵🎵🎹🎸🎷🎺 ‼️
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I lived in Clearwater for 11 years and took it for granted just like he said. From hanging out on the beach every day to never seeing the beach in 2 years. I live 5 minutes from the water and hardly ever go during season. This guy is spot on!
Now, it is a bunch of closed stores, sand dunes not where they were before. Our entire West Coast is hurting. And I have live here 50 years. Now that the store knocked down all the cool Florida storms. Now told they can rebuild, but you have to go up. People are being forced to sell, and all the big money is salivating…..just waiting to rebuild our cute beach into another Miami Beach. Hurricane Milton really tore us up.
Great Video....There Are Many Awesome Places Here In FLORIDA, First Time I Seen Florida Was In 1966 when My Father Drove Us Down When There Was Snow Drifts In Front Of our House In Secaucus , New Jersey ...We Stayed In Hollywood for 2 weeks and only Being 6 yrs old at that time I Swore I Would Live Here When I Was Old Enough To Do It. Back Then Hollywood Was Rural and Very Nice. I Live In Suwannee County Florida for The Last 36 years And LOVE IT HERE.
My husband and I discovered Siesta Key four years ago and love it. The beach, the Village, the people are amazing. The traffic, though, has increased even in those four years. We bought a condo in Sarasota because we feel so relaxed there and don't have to suffer the Midwest winters anymore. Siesta Key is my very favorite place to be.
My dad lived on Siesta Key inland part in the 90's. I enjoyed that beach and their small shops/restaurants sooo much. Sad to hear about the large hotels, hopefully it's limited and doesn't ruin the smaller feel of the island.
Like any other paradise that were once were some what overlooked and known as a beautiful tranquil type place with terrific natural beauty have become so overrun by inconsiderate tourist , and building booms that few can afford . Such is the case in many Florida cities ,like the lower Florida Keys , etc .With so much info available within seconds ,it's nearly impossible for find that well kept " secret escape " Popularity ,wealth will always attract crime , increased litter, pollution , traffic congestion . strained ecosystems . More and more stories of " Paradise Lost " are becoming common place One might have that one place that they discovered .Then return after a few years and find out and say this is not the same place that captured my heart .Sad but too often true .
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I just left Sarasota last September and Siesta Key is nice but Destin, FL and the Panhandle is where it's at. Downtown Destin is way more fun than Siesta Village and the sand is just as white and that emerald green water is the best! DESTIN & 30A > SIESTA KEY!!!
Hi Nick, I am a retired snowbird who bought a home in southern Sarasota. Siesta Beach is exactly as you pictured and described, great job. Next time visit Lido beach park on the southern end of Lido key, that's what we call our secret beach. The sand isn't as fine as Siesta beach but there are a lot fewer people. One time at McDonalds in Sarasota a guy saw my PA license plate and yelled "Go back to Pennsylvania".
Thank goodness some natural wonders of this country are Federally protected,....if not there would be condos on the south rim of the Grand Canyon,...or a Tanger Outlet Mall inside Arches National Park in Utah.
Wow we’ve probably crossed paths, I shopped there then when I worked at Sorell River Ranch . I left in 03 and my buddies tell me it’s gotten crazy with development. Kinda Sad to hear
Ft DeSoto State Park, just a little north of Siesta key, north end of the Skyway bridge to St Pete. Was also once on the list of best beaches. Will NEVER be overrun, cuz there are no houses, no shops, only one snack shack. Old school, pack it all in from the car and sit on the beach. Nothing else going on😎.
Just give it time, it too will be wall to wall people and boats. Prime example: look into all the crazies that hit Bunces Pass and the sandbar there off the north beach. Florida is being ruined right before our eyes. Too many people moving here from the God-forsaken places they've ruined with liberal policies and selfish practices turning those areas into miserable places. Like so many others have said and keep saying - DON'T BRING LIBERAL LEFTWING WAYS OF THINKING HERE TO FLORIDA....STAY AWAY!
Thank you for the video! I’m grateful to live within driving distance of here. As the realtor said you get used to it after awhile of living here, so it’s nice to have the reminder of what we have in our backyard. It’s just sad knowing that we’ll probably never be able to own a home in the area. Sarasota is also very expensive, and it’s near impossible to buy a home here as a first time homeowner and/or a young homeowner.
I had a condo very close to the Bradenton beach for 2 years till recently. But I would head to Siesta Key any chance I got. Some beautiful memories of the place.
Just left Siesta Key yesterday. I was there for a week or so. I thought it was tremendous. The traffic was certainly a thing, but it was mostly because of the pedestrians. FL state law says you stop at all crosswalks with people in them, so naturally that slows things down. All in all its a barrier island, what can anyone expect. Theres 2 ways in, and some slight ability to use side roads to navigate around the island. Everything one would expect on a barrier island. Being someone who only goes to Florida for vacation, its all in when you go. Obviously when you go during college spring breaks, its going to be crazy. Crescent Beach is absolutely tremendous. The water there was insanely clear, it looked like pool water. Could see the color of the shells on the bottom of waste deep water. The rental prices in the area are much lower than the rentals closer to Siesta Beach. As the realtor mentioned, the southern parts of the island are the best. This is where Crescent beach is... At any rate, 10/10 recommend Siesta Key. It's fantastic.
Like I said I lived in Florida 10 years, a few on the east coast side, and then the rest of the years were on the west coast side, I fell in love with clear water and the rents were not overly priced,and I went to Marco island and that was awesome
My entire mom's side of the family and I were here in February for the vacation of a lifetime. Magnificent. Beach is incredible, down town has great food, sting Ray's and dolphins come close to shore sometimes. Good times. This is a place that if your near, you need to check out.
Was there last September. The sand does not get hot and the water is warm. It is not action packed, slow not a whole lot of stuff going on. They seemed to be a little too concerned with COVID but I guess everywhere was like that. Small, slow easy free transportation. Beautiful.
This was the best beach I have ever been to in the US . Love we gulf coast of Florida. Went down the street to the oyster bar found a pearl in my oyster. The state is so patriotic. Even the kids are patriotic.
This is cool place to visit, but beach towns are for the rich and retired. It’s s nice place to look at, I just can see it getting old pretty quick for a family or some local retirees. Living in Wilmington NC, I definitely know how beach towns can be. It’s love in the off season.
We love Siesta Beach. To visit. We live on the southeast coast of Florida, and love all the waves the best, in Lauderdale by the Sea, and on the east coast.
I love the white sand and how the land and water meet with the sky here. Its beautiful. Clean. Nice the Appalachian mountains produce that. Wow. I really hope they do not build upwards with taller buildings here. Even eight stories blocks that view. Trolleys are a blast to ride and relaxing. The beach you did bike ride on is sweet. Happy place description is accurate with solid reasoning. It looks like natures spa... two weeks would be a nice pick me up for anyone. Obviously with a price and some traffic. The sky meeting clear water and sand is an area of serenity. Gorgeous.
Thank you for the video nick. I grew up on the Key and it was great when I was a kid in the 80’s and still great in a different way today. It’s busier now but there’s more to do as well. I live just across the intracoastal now and rarely go out on the Key, but it’s still a special place.
In the 70's My uncle managed a motel right on the beach and water. Was called Water's Edge. We used to go and stay alot. Eventually was taken over by and called Sea Club V. We even had a time share there. We've certainly seen the changes.
Was lucky to have parent's take us to Siesta Key while growing up. We stayed at Sea Club V since the late 80's and still go to this day. I have no desire to go anymore because that mansion for the reality show was built right next to it and I grew up to enjoy surfing more than the relaxed gulf coast feel.
Absolutely spot on! We live in the Tampa area and we go to Siesta Key for the scenery but I can’t imagine living there nowadays with the prices skyrocketing. It’s great to visit though!
I've was there last year. It was crowded but fun. The water and sand were perfect. Crowding everywhere in Florida is becoming a problem. Pensacola is nice, too, and less crowded.
Like other popular coastal areas in Florida, the old-timer renters are getting forced out by skyrocketing leases. Fortunately, some landlords don’t charge by what the market will bare to longtime residents. It’s amazing how many million-dollar homes are being built, but very few affordable units in decent neighborhoods.
Fascinating to learn about different areas. I once looked at a house here in nj that needed some work. 250k for the house, taxes were 11k a year. Siesta key has cheap taxes!
A beach is a beach! Go find another beach! They are really not that different from each other. Sand and water. The water is usually not very clear at Siesta. Most of the time there is a lot of seaweed, and often there is red tide, which literally stinks (it kills the fish). This beach is so overcrowded. People who visit here are loud, rude and messy. I live and pay taxes here, and I can't get a parking spot at my hometown beach. We're tired of out of towners infesting our beaches. Lots of other nice places to visit. Don't believe the hype. Please go away! It really stinks that they're allowing high rise hotels now. That is not in the community's best interest. There is already way too much traffic. Also, that garbage MTV show that made Siesta Beach look like a party/ spring break destination was one of the worst things that have happened to our laid-back little key. You want to party, go to Daytona or Panama City. Leave our town quiet and family friendly, please.
I went to Siesta Key in 2005. It was overcrowded in my humble opinion. Of course we went in July to see family. but parts of the beach were dirty. I had alot of fun, but Longboat key was nicer. But then again we were on a private beach.
I live here in Florida myself not to far from Sarasota …..hands down siesta key is the best beach ….. unlike Clearwater where it has been ruined by tourist
Started going to Siesta Key, Crescent Beach in 1989. The place is rapidly declining. Too many people and the wrong people are starting to arrive. The little soap opera they made for TV helped screw things up.
Was Siesta Key in the latest bad storm? That fine sand is great until it gets blown at you in a wind storm. Its gorgeous but i dont need it anymore. Nice tour!!
That was a nice try trying to find the negative lol. There are so many beaches that are nice on the side of the coast. The lovely beaches aka the rift rafts are on the east coast lol
I live in MIA but I go to siesta key, destin and Daytona for a beach vacation. Sand is nicer, water is cleaner, etc. I love Miami, but SoBe is a little too tacky now and I’m 27 😂 I’ll go to Wynwood or Downtown for the clubs, but beachwise, off to elsewhere ! Definitely recommend siesta key if anyone is thinking of going based off this video, try to get parking early in the day, and ENJOY. It’s a truly beautiful place. Sincerely a Miami Boy that loves the entire state ❤️🏝
I was born in 1952. The US population was 157 million. The population doubled in 2012 to 314 million ( I turned 60) and will double again by 2060 to 628 million. So hidden paradises will no longer exist in a mere 38 years. Sorry grandkids😢
I loved living on Siesta Key in the village on Canal Rd., back in the 90's. I looked out my kitchen window onto a moored sailboat across the street. Most just love the beach here and sand, but never knew about the little busy village with restaurants, shoppes and bars right there..👣🔆✴️✔️
Anymore, Florida is so overpopulated and overrun with people crowding into all the places that used to be peaceful and relaxing. Over the last 30 years, I have seen this trend totally ruin what made these places so attractive in the first place. Not only are there too many people anymore, but far too many of them don’t give a damn about the environment or other people, it’s all about them. Sorry for being so negative but this is just the sad truth of it all. For those planning to visit here, or worse yet, move here, please have a sincere appreciation for this beautiful place and treat it accordingly, so many don’t.
I love this beach in Sarasota.. I used to stay at a RV park in Port Charlotte. Instead of driving South to fort Myers we go North to Sarasota to siesta key... White sand beach you can't beat it..
I’m new to your channel, and I think you do a fine job with the videos. I particularly enjoyed the one on St. Petersburg/ Tampa Bay as I was born there wayyyyyyyyyy back when in Pinellas County 💜 although I’ve not visited since the 70s LoL. I quite enjoyed this video on Siesta Key, however I couldn’t help thinking how “happy” or “wonderful” could this place really be seeing as how it appears completely DEVOID of BLACK folks LoL, or any folks of color for that matter. Ijs
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That water is amazing! And the little downtown is super cute!
It really is! You were there!
Me as well! Great food and good lifestyle
As a Sarasota native it is amazing, was here as a kid all in the 90s, sadly its overcrowded now
It was overcrowded in the 90’s
@@tfFlyer-e9w I noticed a big change in the amount of visitors and people moving here in 2007 when the smartphone came out.
Yeah
It is very very nice. As a Californian I can say that. I live in FL. We have stunning beaches in CA but different as you have a more Caribbean feeling. Plus, I have a house on the Island of Cebu, Philippines, white sand and turquoise water, I am one lucky dude. Thank you
Happens often Sadly . Probably can say that's happened in south Fla , especially the coastal towns ,Fla Keys ( Have wintered ,worked there for 35 plus years ) I won't even consider going there Jan thru May .Quite different end of June thru November , except for lobster season in August
As someone who has been to Sarasota twice (once last August and once in March) from Chicago, I can say that it's the best beach I've ever been to. Early March was my spring break (earlier than most college students); Siesta was not crowded at all and the weather was PERFECT! Also the sand is incredible.
Yea do me a favor stay up north this year, thanks.
I'm a former Floridian you can't surf there's nothing but foam, no high rate waves the ride, it's nothing but beach break 🌊🌊🌊🏄 , the cost of living isn't even in conducive with the wages the rents are out control, and NICK's jingles on his videos need some help, 🤣🤣🤣‼️🎿🎼🎵🎵🎹🎸🎷🎺 ‼️
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I lived in Clearwater for 11 years and took it for granted just like he said. From hanging out on the beach every day to never seeing the beach in 2 years. I live 5 minutes from the water and hardly ever go during season. This guy is spot on!
I got caught in Clearwater beach traffic the other day and I will never do that again. It's crazy how overrun our home has become.
Same when I lived in a ski resort town. Enjoyed it for a while but after that, it was like luving anywhere.
Now, it is a bunch of closed stores, sand dunes not where they were before. Our entire West Coast is hurting. And I have live here 50 years. Now that the store knocked down all the cool Florida storms. Now told they can rebuild, but you have to go up. People are being forced to sell, and all the big money is salivating…..just waiting to rebuild our cute beach into another Miami Beach. Hurricane Milton really tore us up.
Great Video....There Are Many Awesome Places Here In FLORIDA, First Time I Seen Florida Was In 1966 when My Father Drove Us Down When There Was Snow Drifts In Front Of our House In Secaucus , New Jersey ...We Stayed In Hollywood for 2 weeks and only Being 6 yrs old at that time I Swore I Would Live Here When I Was Old Enough To Do It. Back Then Hollywood Was Rural and Very Nice. I Live In Suwannee County Florida for The Last 36 years And LOVE IT HERE.
Absolutely love your sense of humor with these videos!
I’m dying laughing at the narrative of this- thank you for being so suave! 😂😂😁
Horatio Caine would say it is awesome. Great Video Nick! 😎
I love your videos, Nick! Keep up the good work.
My husband and I discovered Siesta Key four years ago and love it. The beach, the Village, the people are amazing. The traffic, though, has increased even in those four years. We bought a condo in Sarasota because we feel so relaxed there and don't have to suffer the Midwest winters anymore. Siesta Key is my very favorite place to be.
I'm a new Yorker. Long Island. AS I GOT OLDER I CANT TAKE THE FALL AND WINTER NO MORE
A Florida native i have spent years staying on Lido beach. It's almost impossible to find a nice place anymore that doesn't cost a fortune.
My dad lived on Siesta Key inland part in the 90's. I enjoyed that beach and their small shops/restaurants sooo much. Sad to hear about the large hotels, hopefully it's limited and doesn't ruin the smaller feel of the island.
They are building hotels on the Miami side as well. It's quite sad
Like any other paradise that were once were some what overlooked and known as a beautiful tranquil type place with terrific natural beauty have become so overrun by inconsiderate tourist , and building booms that few can afford . Such is the case in many Florida cities ,like the lower Florida Keys , etc .With so much info available within seconds ,it's nearly impossible for find that well kept " secret escape " Popularity ,wealth will always attract crime , increased litter, pollution , traffic congestion . strained ecosystems . More and more stories of " Paradise Lost " are becoming common place One might have that one place that they discovered .Then return after a few years and find out and say this is not the same place that captured my heart .Sad but too often true .
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Marco Island, Naples and the ship channel from Miami at South Beach are nice too.
I just left Sarasota last September and Siesta Key is nice but Destin, FL and the Panhandle is where it's at. Downtown Destin is way more fun than Siesta Village and the sand is just as white and that emerald green water is the best! DESTIN & 30A > SIESTA KEY!!!
Totally agreed. I have been looking for the nicest beaches in Florida and Destin beats them all
Was there 20 yrs ago and loved it. Hope the new transplants don’t Eff it up!
Too late
As someone who lives here no doubt after being all around Florida
I had a Harley I rode back and forth to work on longboat key for many years very nice!
Linn is an articulate and cool guy. Nice interview and intriguing place. Love the palm trees!
Hey thanks for the shout out. Really appreciate it.
Hi Nick, I am a retired snowbird who bought a home in southern Sarasota. Siesta Beach is exactly as you pictured and described, great job. Next time visit Lido beach park on the southern end of Lido key, that's what we call our secret beach. The sand isn't as fine as Siesta beach but there are a lot fewer people. One time at McDonalds in Sarasota a guy saw my PA license plate and yelled "Go back to Pennsylvania".
Years ago in California they had bumper stickers that said welcome to California now go home. Lol
Yes, we Florida residents are sick of the tourist infestation and all the traffic problems it causes!
Its not a secret anymore.
Thank goodness some natural wonders of this country are Federally protected,....if not there would be condos on the south rim of the Grand Canyon,...or a Tanger Outlet Mall inside Arches National Park in Utah.
Arches needs a WalMart
Not when I lived in Moab. Had a IGA city market and a boomers market
Wow we’ve probably crossed paths, I shopped there then when I worked at Sorell River Ranch . I left in 03 and my buddies tell me it’s gotten crazy with development. Kinda Sad to hear
What are you talking about? Condos on the South Rim of the Grand Canyon sound awesome!
Love Scooter!!
Ft DeSoto State Park, just a little north of Siesta key, north end of the Skyway bridge to St Pete. Was also once on the list of best beaches. Will NEVER be overrun, cuz there are no houses, no shops, only one snack shack. Old school, pack it all in from the car and sit on the beach. Nothing else going on😎.
I also love Fort De Soto. It costs $5 to park all day but worth it.
@@Gabster1990 and the tolls to get there😎
Just give it time, it too will be wall to wall people and boats. Prime example: look into all the crazies that hit Bunces Pass and the sandbar there off the north beach. Florida is being ruined right before our eyes. Too many people moving here from the God-forsaken places they've ruined with liberal policies and selfish practices turning those areas into miserable places. Like so many others have said and keep saying - DON'T BRING LIBERAL LEFTWING WAYS OF THINKING HERE TO FLORIDA....STAY AWAY!
Thank you for the video! I’m grateful to live within driving distance of here. As the realtor said you get used to it after awhile of living here, so it’s nice to have the reminder of what we have in our backyard. It’s just sad knowing that we’ll probably never be able to own a home in the area. Sarasota is also very expensive, and it’s near impossible to buy a home here as a first time homeowner and/or a young homeowner.
Cool seeing home from a visitor's perspective. Cool video!
I'm glad I used to spend Christmas's there in the mid 90's before it got slammed with so many people...
I had a condo very close to the Bradenton beach for 2 years till recently. But I would head to Siesta Key any chance I got. Some beautiful memories of the place.
Beautiful beaches
I like how Nick talks to his cartoon characters like they're real people. Lol.
THEY ARE REAL 😡 😢
Honeymooned on Siesta Key and loved it . Great video and I really enjoyed the interview . Thanks 😊
Linn did a PERFECT job representing Siesta Key.
How ironic I was about to go today and you posted this video.
Siesta Beach has sculptors because the sand is like powder.
Caladesi Island has a beautiful beach. Have to get there by ferry out of Dunedin Causeway.
Love caladesi island, so untouched 😎
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Just left Siesta Key yesterday. I was there for a week or so. I thought it was tremendous. The traffic was certainly a thing, but it was mostly because of the pedestrians. FL state law says you stop at all crosswalks with people in them, so naturally that slows things down. All in all its a barrier island, what can anyone expect. Theres 2 ways in, and some slight ability to use side roads to navigate around the island. Everything one would expect on a barrier island.
Being someone who only goes to Florida for vacation, its all in when you go. Obviously when you go during college spring breaks, its going to be crazy. Crescent Beach is absolutely tremendous. The water there was insanely clear, it looked like pool water. Could see the color of the shells on the bottom of waste deep water. The rental prices in the area are much lower than the rentals closer to Siesta Beach. As the realtor mentioned, the southern parts of the island are the best. This is where Crescent beach is... At any rate, 10/10 recommend Siesta Key. It's fantastic.
Seems so beatifull
Beautiful area and beach.
Like I said I lived in Florida 10 years, a few on the east coast side, and then the rest of the years were on the west coast side, I fell in love with clear water and the rents were not overly priced,and I went to Marco island and that was awesome
Marco island is BEAUTIFUL! My aunt has a time share on the beach there and we’ve had some really nice times visiting.
It is a beautiful beach 😍😍😍😍😍 Love the drum circle.
This video is totally awesome.I loved every minute of it.Yes every minute.😎
Just started renting a house here in siesta, I’m from New Jersey, leaving jersey and coming here was the best decision me and my family made!
Good
Just about anywhere is an improvement over Jersey !
Love 💘 😻 💜 💛 💚 🧡 Nick and Mappy
My entire mom's side of the family and I were here in February for the vacation of a lifetime. Magnificent. Beach is incredible, down town has great food, sting Ray's and dolphins come close to shore sometimes. Good times. This is a place that if your near, you need to check out.
I believe that the beaches and water in the Pensacola/Destin area are the best anywhere!
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Great video, Nick! Thank you.
Was there last September. The sand does not get hot and the water is warm. It is not action packed, slow not a whole lot of stuff going on. They seemed to be a little too concerned with COVID but I guess everywhere was like that. Small, slow easy free transportation. Beautiful.
This was the best beach I have ever been to in the US . Love we gulf coast of Florida. Went down the street to the oyster bar found a pearl in my oyster. The state is so patriotic. Even the kids are patriotic.
This is cool place to visit, but beach towns are for the rich and retired. It’s s nice place to look at, I just can see it getting old pretty quick for a family or some local retirees. Living in Wilmington NC, I definitely know how beach towns can be. It’s love in the off season.
Upper Outer Banks here is too
We love Siesta Beach. To visit. We live on the southeast coast of Florida, and love all the waves the best, in Lauderdale by the Sea, and on the east coast.
I’m not a big fan of Florida, but man do I love Siesta key and Venice.
I heard the sands there are absolutely magical.
I became a man on that beach in the summer of 02 , right on that lifeguard shack.
My childhood playground , Siesta Key
I love the white sand and how the land and water meet with the sky here. Its beautiful. Clean. Nice the Appalachian mountains produce that. Wow. I really hope they do not build upwards with taller buildings here. Even eight stories blocks that view. Trolleys are a blast to ride and relaxing. The beach you did bike ride on is sweet. Happy place description is accurate with solid reasoning. It looks like natures spa... two weeks would be a nice pick me up for anyone. Obviously with a price and some traffic. The sky meeting clear water and sand is an area of serenity. Gorgeous.
Thank you for the video nick. I grew up on the Key and it was great when I was a kid in the 80’s and still great in a different way today. It’s busier now but there’s more to do as well. I live just across the intracoastal now and rarely go out on the Key, but it’s still a special place.
I've been siesta keys, definitely beautiful beach 😎 hope it stays nice
Gotta put Hallandale Beach Florida and Hollywood beach Florida on this list.
In the 70's My uncle managed a motel right on the beach and water. Was called Water's Edge. We used to go and stay alot. Eventually was taken over by and called Sea Club V. We even had a time share there. We've certainly seen the changes.
Was lucky to have parent's take us to Siesta Key while growing up. We stayed at Sea Club V since the late 80's and still go to this day. I have no desire to go anymore because that mansion for the reality show was built right next to it and I grew up to enjoy surfing more than the relaxed gulf coast feel.
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Mackinac Island would be an interesting place to tour and see if it is changing
I stayed there in the early 80's. It was a nice, quaint place and affordable lodgings. That same hotel is now like 4 times more expensive.
It's crazy
Absolutely spot on! We live in the Tampa area and we go to Siesta Key for the scenery but I can’t imagine living there nowadays with the prices skyrocketing. It’s great to visit though!
We're moving to Orlando in a couple of months and cant wait to explore the Gulf Coast! Thanks NJ!
Why is Karen wearing high heels to the beach? lol! Anyway, awesome video, Nick! Siesta Key looks absolutely gorgeous.
I've was there last year. It was crowded but fun. The water and sand were perfect. Crowding everywhere in Florida is becoming a problem. Pensacola is nice, too, and less crowded.
Yes things get jaded after a while... I live in Fl and the beach get old pretty quick
That's because most Floridians are too busy for pennies.
Like other popular coastal areas in Florida, the old-timer renters are getting forced out by skyrocketing leases. Fortunately, some landlords don’t charge by what the market will bare to longtime residents.
It’s amazing how many million-dollar homes are being built, but very few affordable units in decent neighborhoods.
NICE VID! Enjoyed the educational info.
I look nice beach. Gulf coast Florida have great beaches
Fascinating to learn about different areas. I once looked at a house here in nj that needed some work. 250k for the house, taxes were 11k a year. Siesta key has cheap taxes!
Beautiful area
YES! Siesta Key… 😍
Life's a beach, then you marry one!
A beach is a beach! Go find another beach! They are really not that different from each other. Sand and water. The water is usually not very clear at Siesta. Most of the time there is a lot of seaweed, and often there is red tide, which literally stinks (it kills the fish). This beach is so overcrowded. People who visit here are loud, rude and messy. I live and pay taxes here, and I can't get a parking spot at my hometown beach. We're tired of out of towners infesting our beaches. Lots of other nice places to visit. Don't believe the hype. Please go away! It really stinks that they're allowing high rise hotels now. That is not in the community's best interest. There is already way too much traffic.
Also, that garbage MTV show that made Siesta Beach look like a party/ spring break destination was one of the worst things that have happened to our laid-back little key. You want to party, go to Daytona or Panama City. Leave our town quiet and family friendly, please.
Very nice place
I went to Siesta Key in 2005. It was overcrowded in my humble opinion. Of course we went in July to see family. but parts of the beach were dirty. I had alot of fun, but Longboat key was nicer. But then again we were on a private beach.
Siesta key looks like a nice place the gulf coast of Florida is a bit more relaxed than the Atlantic coast of Florida.
Went there in 2015 omg I love it!!! Time to go back!!!
Just so cool man.
LOVE IT...
I live here in Florida myself not to far from Sarasota …..hands down siesta key is the best beach ….. unlike Clearwater where it has been ruined by tourist
Just came back from there two days ago. Fun but red tide arrived and it sucks
Started going to Siesta Key, Crescent Beach in 1989. The place is rapidly declining. Too many people and the wrong people are starting to arrive. The little soap opera they made for TV helped screw things up.
Was Siesta Key in the latest bad storm? That fine sand is great until it gets blown at you in a wind storm. Its gorgeous but i dont need it anymore. Nice tour!!
Beautiful
Yes is one of the best beaches ⛱️ Varadero is great Turks and Caicos is great too but Siesta key is amazing I love it
That was a nice try trying to find the negative lol. There are so many beaches that are nice on the side of the coast. The lovely beaches aka the rift rafts are on the east coast lol
Mappy sportin' a banana-hammock
I just moved out here been waiting for you to cover it!
I live in MIA but I go to siesta key, destin and Daytona for a beach vacation. Sand is nicer, water is cleaner, etc. I love Miami, but SoBe is a little too tacky now and I’m 27 😂 I’ll go to Wynwood or Downtown for the clubs, but beachwise, off to elsewhere ! Definitely recommend siesta key if anyone is thinking of going based off this video, try to get parking early in the day, and ENJOY. It’s a truly beautiful place.
Sincerely a Miami Boy that loves the entire state ❤️🏝
Love this beach!!!!
I was born in 1952. The US population was 157 million. The population doubled in 2012 to 314 million ( I turned 60) and will double again by 2060 to 628 million. So hidden paradises will no longer exist in a mere 38 years. Sorry grandkids😢
I loved living on Siesta Key in the village on Canal Rd., back in the 90's. I looked out my kitchen window onto a moored sailboat across the street. Most just love the beach here and sand, but never knew about the little busy village with restaurants, shoppes and bars right there..👣🔆✴️✔️
MTV popularized this town
Anymore, Florida is so overpopulated and overrun with people crowding into all the places that used to be peaceful and relaxing. Over the last 30 years, I have seen this trend totally ruin what made these places so attractive in the first place. Not only are there too many people anymore, but far too many of them don’t give a damn about the environment or other people, it’s all about them. Sorry for being so negative but this is just the sad truth of it all. For those planning to visit here, or worse yet, move here, please have a sincere appreciation for this beautiful place and treat it accordingly, so many don’t.
You should do a video on Key west that would be very interesting on how the locals feel
I love this beach in Sarasota.. I used to stay at a RV park in Port Charlotte. Instead of driving South to fort Myers we go North to Sarasota to siesta key... White sand beach you can't beat it..
I was one of those snowbirds that was there a couple of months before you were. Beaches aside, I thought that Sarasota was a really nice area overall.
Looks Dope!
I’m new to your channel, and I think you do a fine job with the videos. I particularly enjoyed the one on St. Petersburg/ Tampa Bay as I was born there wayyyyyyyyyy back when in Pinellas County 💜 although I’ve not visited since the 70s LoL. I quite enjoyed this video on Siesta Key, however I couldn’t help thinking how “happy” or “wonderful” could this place really be seeing as how it appears completely DEVOID of BLACK folks LoL, or any folks of color for that matter. Ijs
Hi Rene!