We started our family vacation pulling into siesta dunes & seen the most amazing Christmas light display ever! What a treat to see such a cheery welcome. As we bustled through the front door for the first time This unit was amazingly spacious and immaculate, the accommodations were wonderful. This unit has everything you could possibly need, just pack your clothes. This condo is the perfect short distance walk to the pool and beach. The pool was so warm you can just jump in – like a bathtub – perfect. This beach, is the most prettiest beach we ever seen, the sand is like baby powder and there's no rocks under your feet, just pure white fine sand. There's so many restaurants to choose from in the area. Take advantage of the lunch or dinner cruise upon a gorgeous yacht at Marina Jack, it goes out in the bay area as you enjoy a beautiful sunset & delicious buffet ( The food is top notch). The view of Sarasota city in the evening is so beautiful It lights up like a jewel, you don't want to miss this cruise It's spectacular! The jungle gardens of Sarasota is a nice place to visit, lots to see and do for the day, you can feed the pink flamingos in their lake setting, they're extra friendly and come right up to you looking for food, There's also beautiful birds, alligators, marmosets, reptiles and other jungle critters. ( go on a nice sunny day ). Sarasota is home to kayaking, You can rent kayaks at Lido Key with the many kayak rental companies to choose from, many of them Just waiting for you at the entrance right at the boat launch in county park - you'll be kayaking through the most fantastic mangroves tunnels and it's super easy to do - don't hesitate! There's also a Red Barn flea market in Bradenton that has lots of super great items to buy and also has fresh fruits and vegetables. Saint Armand Circle, near Bird key - is a nice place to walk around and shop with many outdoor and indoor restaurants. Main Street is also another place to shop and dine. If your into snorkeling the best place to go is right on siesta key at "point of rocks" you can look it up on the Internet and learn all about it - it's very close to the condo. Marie Selby Gardens is also a fantastic place to see nature and has beautiful gardens. If you're looking for a terrific time - either, to relax or action-packed, look no further - this spot on the beach is "the best of the best." We'll be back!