Starting the first Tuesday in June are 1-mile beach runs held every Tuesday (through Aug. 8) at Siesta Beach on Siesta Key near the pavilion. There’s a one-time $1 registration fee. The runs are a popular summer event combining exercise and fun.

Have some fun in the sun and show off your sand sculpting skills as Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources hosts the 45th annual Amateur Sand Sculpture Contest on Siesta Beach on Saturday, May 6. This free, family-friendly event is open to all ages and all amateur skill levels. Cash prizes are sponsored by the

Five Points Park Downtown Sarasota The Harvey Milk Festival features a variety of attractions including live music, film, performing and visual artists, speakers, and vendors designed to engage a large and diverse audience.

With several divisions from the “Open” professional to the “Youth/Juniors” division, the Dig the Beach Siesta Key Volleyball Classic has the opportunity for all ages and skill to participate. Rather just relax and watch?  Admission is free. Siesta Key public beach volleyball courts.

Take the kids to Selby’s Splashin Saturdays during June and July and have fun with water activities, water slides and games in the cool shade and around the lagoon and waterfall of the Children’s Rain Forest Garden. There are also kids’ corner activities and musical entertainment. Regular admission: Adults $20, Children 4-17 $10, Members Free.10