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Siesta Sand Live
by Siesta Sand
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.
Episodes
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Siesta Sand LIVE! Season 2 Episode 5
Siesta Sand Live Host Natalie Gutwein interviews District 3 Sarasota County Commissioner and former Sarasota Sheriff, Tom Knight.
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Siesta Sand LIVE! Season 2 Episode 4
In this episode of Siesta Sand Live, local musician Bobby Schneck joins Natalie Gutwein and shares his vast musical background and experiences including his time with Aerosmith, Slash, and Weezer.
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Siesta Sand LIVE! Season 2 Episode 2
Teresa 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
In 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
Sarasota 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
Andy 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
Captain 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…
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Siesta Sand LIVE! Episode 22
Dr. 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
Premier 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
Mike 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...
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Siesta Sand LIVE! Episode 19
Clay 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
Larry Frankel, Siesta Key Photo Bomber "bombs" the Siesta Sand Live Podcast with host Natalie Gutwein on this episode.
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Siesta Sand LIVE! Episode 17
Siesta Sand Live host Natalie Gutwein talks with TJ Nutter, president of Nutter Custom Construction about the decision-making process in determining to build new or renovating a current home. Nutter Construction has been building in the local community for over 30 years and provides high-end...
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Siesta Sand LIVE! Episode 16
Host Natalie Gutwein speaks with Pat Chandler-Smith & Conner Stigner of the Siesta Key Chapel on this episode of Siesta Sand Live.
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Siesta Sand LIVE! Episode 15
Siesta Sand Live host Natalie Gutwein sits down with Siesta Key icon Wendall Jacobson — longtime manager of the legendary Beach Bazaar and a 34-year veteran of the Village scene. As a board member of the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce, Wendall shares insider perspectives on the heart of the…
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Siesta Sand LIVE! Episode 14
Host Natalie Gutwein talks with Scott Gerber, aka the Tube Dude, how he went from shipbuilder to creating beautiful hand-crafted metal crafted art for businesses, homes, and public spaces. Plus, Natalie explores the vibrant Siesta Key live music scene with Raul Jimenez, founder of Siesta Key…
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Siesta Sand LIVE! Episode 13
Siesta Sand Live host Natalie Gutwein interviews Mike Granthon, partner at Above the Bar Hospitality Group and a board member of the Siesta Key Association. Granthon discusses a range of topics, including his passion project—the rebeautification of Siesta Key.
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Siesta Sand LIVE! Episode 12
Host Natalie Gutwein interviews Siesta Key Mike Evanoff, president of Midnight Pass Society II, owns and operates Evie’s Management Group - a diverse group of local businesses that includes restaurants, bars, golf center, car wash, and commercial real estate.
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Siesta Sand LIVE! Episode 11
Host Natalie Gutwein interviews local artist & author James Richards and Suzanne Armbruster who spearheaded the effort to clean up storm debris and sand piles on Stickney Point Road from Tamiami Trail to Midnight Pass.
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Siesta Sand LIVE! Episode 10
Siesta Sand Live host, Natalie Gutwein, sits down with Chris Brown, a long-time business owner and restaurateur, and one of the most influential figures on Siesta Key.
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Siesta Sand LIVE! Episode 9
Siesta Sand Live Host Natalie Gutwein speaks with Sarasota County Commissioner Mark Smith on a variety of topics including the potential of Siesta Key condos voluntary demolitions and rebuilding.
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Siesta Sand LIVE! Episode 8
Host Natalie Gutwein interviews newly elected District 3 - Sarasota County Commissioner and former Sarasota Sheriff Tom Knight in Episode 8 of the Siesta Sand Live Podcast.
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Siesta Sand LIVE! Episode 7
Get an update on the Siesta Key real estate market for 2025 as Host Natalie Gutwein talks with Judie Berger, Siesta Key resident of 30 years and the #1 realtor on Siesta Key since 2005 working for Premier Sotheby's. Also, joining Natalie in this episode is Jean Cannon, former SKA board member and...
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Siesta Sand LIVE! Episode 6
Siesta Sand Live host Natalie Gutwein talks with actor, comedian, and Siesta Key resident Steve White.
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Siesta Sand LIVE! Episode 1
Pilot of Episode of Siesta Sand's Weekly Podcast at Captain Jack's Host Natalie Gutwein talks with Siesta Key business owner and board member of Sarasota Visitor Tourism Mike Holderness, Jamie Miller, Executive Director of Save Midnight Pass, Brian Wigglesworth, Master Sand Sculptor and founder…
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Siesta Sand LIVE! Epsiode 4
In this episode, host Natalie Gutwein talks with Siesta Key business owner, hotelier, and resident Dave Balot. Balot purchased the Wells Fargo property located on 5810 Midnight Pass Road was recently approved to build a hotel on the site. In this interview, Balot shares the journey, legal...
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Siesta Sand LIVE! Episode 5
Siesta Sand Live host talks with Siesta Key resident and advocate, Lourdes Ramirez.
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Siesta Sand LIVE! Episode 3
This episode of Siesta Sand Live host Natalie Gutwein talks with the following guests: Siesta Key Association President, Catherine Luckner, and Treasurer Robert Luckner share the latest goings on with the SKA. A must listen! Eric Fleming, Chair of Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce, talks about the...
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Siesta Sand LIVE! Episode 2
This episode of Siesta Sand Live features host Natalie Gutwein interviewing Sarasota County Commissioner Mark Smith about the current state of the hurricane clean up and his thoughts on the recent local election results and potential impact it will have on Siesta Key. Also appearing is Tracy...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
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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How many episodes does Siesta Sand Live have?
Siesta Sand Live currently has 29 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is Siesta Sand Live about?
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...
How often does Siesta Sand Live release new episodes?
Siesta Sand Live has 29 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
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Siesta Sand Live is created and hosted by Siesta Sand.
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