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Siesta Sand Live
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Welcome to the weekly video broadcast that serves as an informative and vibrant showcase for life on beautiful Siesta Key. It features special guests from all walks of life and is recorded at 9 a.m. Thursdays on the Sniki Tiki stage in the Captain Curt’s Village, 1200 Old Stickney Point Rd. The show is produced in conjunction with the Siesta Sand newspaper. John Morton and Natalie Gutwein serve as your hosts. Siesta Key's monthly island newspaper provides residents, locals and visitors with hyper-local news about Siesta Key and includes maps of island businesses.
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Siesta Sand LIVE! Season 2 Episode 2
Mar 2000:22:30Tap to summarizeTeresa and Tori Lennartz of Lenny’Z Pizza on Siesta Key speak with Siesta Sand Live. The business was recently honored with the Large Business Award by the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce and served as a key community partner during hurricane cleanup, supporting workers and those in need.
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Siesta Sand LIVE! Season 2 Episode 1
Feb 1800:37:31Tap to summarizeIn a special episode of Siesta Sand Live, Natalie Gutwein trades her role as host for that of guest. Interviewed by Madison Brown, Natalie shares personal experiences, behind-the-scenes stories and her perspective on why Siesta Key is truly unique.
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Siesta Sand LIVE! Episode 25
Jan 1300:51:26Tap to summarizeSarasota County Commissioner Mark Smith shares insights into the county's December 2025 Strategic Planning Meeting and the impact on Siesta Key with Siesta Sand Live host Natalie Gutwein.
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Siesta Sand LIVE! Episode 24
Nov 1000:45:12Tap to summarizeAndy Daily, the creative force and 'sand manager" behind Siesta Key's world-renowned Crystal Classic, talks with Siesta Sand Live about the upcoming 2025 festival.
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Siesta Sand LIVE! Episode 23
Oct 2900:47:08Tap to summarizeCaptain Curt’s co-owner Brad Stewart joins us to talk about how the Siesta Key landmark has transformed over the past year — from rebuilding after the 2024 hurricanes to celebrating 25 years of hosting the Ohio State Alumni Association on college football Saturdays. Tune in for a behind-the-scenes look at one of the island’s most beloved restaurants, its loyal staff, and the community spirit that keeps it thriving.
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Siesta Sand LIVE! Episode 22
Sep 1000:59:35Tap to summarizeDr. Joe Neunder, Sarasota County Commissioner of District 4 (includes southern half of Siesta Key) and 2025 Chair for the Sarasota County Board of Commissioners, visits with Siesta Sand Live to talk about topics and issues impacting Siesta Key.
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Siesta Sand LIVE! Episode 21
Jul 2800:25:35Tap to summarizePremier Sotheby’s powerhouse Judie Berger, the #1 realtor on Siesta Key talks with Siesta Sand Live host Natalie Gutwein and shares an exclusive Q2 2025 market update and the numbers are encouragingly surprising.
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Siesta Sand LIVE! Episode 20
Jul 1600:59:58Tap to summarizeMike Holderness, Siesta Key business owner, board member of Sarasota County Tourism Development Council, and has been longtime Siesta Key advocate for water quality, sea turtle protection, beach management, and beach nourishment among other critical topics impacting life on Siesta Key. In this episode Holderness talks with Siesta Sand Live Host Natalie Gutwein about the current state of Siesta Key.
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Siesta Sand LIVE! Episode 19
Jun 2100:26:24Tap to summarizeClay Robinson, co-founder & owner of Sarasota-based Sun King Brewery, and producer of Siesta Beach Light (SBL) talks with Siesta Sand Live Host Natalie Gutwein on today's episode. Grab a cold one and tune into this episode.
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Epsiode 18
Jun 2100:38:30Tap to summarizeLarry Frankel, Siesta Key Photo Bomber "bombs" the Siesta Sand Live Podcast with host Natalie Gutwein on this episode.
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