Siesta Key throws a fiesta

The Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce put on the 39th annual Siesta Fiesta craft show.

  • By Anna Brugmann
  • | 11:24 a.m. April 29, 2017
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A different sort of traffic clogged Ocean Boulevard on April 29 in Siesta Key Village — foot traffic. 

The thruway was closed for the 39th annual Siesta Fiesta craft show. Festivalgoers wandered from booth to booth, perusing art from local, regional and national craft vendors. 

White tents lined Beach Road and Ocean Boulevard through Siesta Key Village.
White tents lined Beach Road and Ocean Boulevard through Siesta Key Village.
Esther Quiles shows off a Siesta Fiesta tank top for sale at the event.
Esther Quiles shows off a Siesta Fiesta tank top for sale at the event.
Saskie and Fiona Shilling
Saskie and Fiona Shilling
Robert Boyce of Shooting Star unique copper creations shows his products to festivalgoers.
Robert Boyce of Shooting Star unique copper creations shows his products to festivalgoers.
Gianna Guglielmi blows bubbles at the Siesta Fiesta
Gianna Guglielmi blows bubbles at the Siesta Fiesta
Axl Galliano
Axl Galliano
Karin Galliano, Bev Bada and Axl
Karin Galliano, Bev Bada and Axl
Donna Zanardi peruses flower arrangements at Siesta Fiesta
Donna Zanardi peruses flower arrangements at Siesta Fiesta
Ellie Vosters and Greyson Miller
Ellie Vosters and Greyson Miller
Travis Veckwith of Alpine Frosted Lemonade juggles during the Siesta Fiesta.
Travis Veckwith of Alpine Frosted Lemonade juggles during the Siesta Fiesta.
Paula Sullivan peruses photos at the Siesta Fiesta.
Paula Sullivan peruses photos at the Siesta Fiesta.
White tents lined Beach Road and Ocean Boulevard through Siesta Key Village.
White tents lined Beach Road and Ocean Boulevard through Siesta Key Village.

 

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