Siesta Key Condominium Council hosts annual holiday light competition

Representatives from Siesta Key Village Association, the Chamber of Commerce and the Siesta Key Association boarded the Siesta Key Island Trolley for a competition that was both merry and bright.

  • By Anna Brugmann
  • | 9:55 p.m. December 15, 2016
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It wouldn’t be Christmas on Siesta Key without the annual Holiday Lighting Competition. 

This year's contest was held on Dec. 14 and included 22 condos, up from 14 last year. 

The contest is sponsored the the Siesta Key Condominium Council, the Siesta Key Village Association and the Chamber of Commerce. Representatives from each group boarded the Siesta Trolley along with Joe Volpe from the Siesta Key Association.

Although judging got off to a slow start at Terrace West, it picked up quickly as the trolley cruised past Peppertree Bay.

Both sides of the street were decked with holiday lights.

Also new this year were the welcome committees. Two condominiums, Bay Tree Club and Excelsior Beach to Bay, tailgated the trolley’s arrival and was there to greet them with holiday songs.

Twenty two condos entered the contest this year.
Twenty two condos entered the contest this year.
Mark Smith carried on his holiday tradition of bringing eggnog for the judges to enjoy.
Mark Smith carried on his holiday tradition of bringing eggnog for the judges to enjoy.
Director of Siesta Key Condominium Council Diane Erne admires the holiday light displays along Beach Road.
Director of Siesta Key Condominium Council Diane Erne admires the holiday light displays along Beach Road.
Lana Volpe laughs after misstating that a condo deserved a one rating, the contest’s lowest, when instead, she meant to give them a 10.
Lana Volpe laughs after misstating that a condo deserved a one rating, the contest’s lowest, when instead, she meant to give them a 10.
Esther Quiles admires the lights while driving past the Peppertree Bay display.
Esther Quiles admires the lights while driving past the Peppertree Bay display.
Siesta Dunes lined their drive with holiday lights.
Siesta Dunes lined their drive with holiday lights.
Wendall Jacobson, Mark Smith and Esther Quiles
Wendall Jacobson, Mark Smith and Esther Quiles
Sandra Johnston greets the judges as they arrive at the Bay Tree Club to view its light display.
Sandra Johnston greets the judges as they arrive at the Bay Tree Club to view its light display.
Joan Brown, Jennifer Martin and Andy Martin helped create Bay Tree Club’s light display.
Joan Brown, Jennifer Martin and Andy Martin helped create Bay Tree Club’s light display.
Bay Tree Club’s display stood out because it was created by residents. Typically condo staff is responsible for the decorations.
Bay Tree Club’s display stood out because it was created by residents. Typically condo staff is responsible for the decorations.
Kathryn Cunningham admires the lights along Midnight Pass Road.
Kathryn Cunningham admires the lights along Midnight Pass Road.
The welcome committee at Excelsior Beach to Bay even featured residents pets.
The welcome committee at Excelsior Beach to Bay even featured residents pets.
Carolyn McConnell, Samie Corirossi, Mary Dobson, Sally Innis-Klitz
Carolyn McConnell, Samie Corirossi, Mary Dobson, Sally Innis-Klitz
Linda Robinson
Linda Robinson

 

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