Siesta Key still maintained the ambiance of a tropical paradise. When this photo was taken in 1954, Siesta was reported to be "booming" because during the previous seven years, it had grown to an estimated 500 permanent residents. According the the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce, Siesta Key now has 8,400+ year-round residents. The pavilion, designed by Sarasota School of architecture architect Tim Seibert opened in 1959.
Source: Sarasota in Vintage Images by Jeff LaHurd
