Our July 4th Poolside Barbecue was a huge success despite a few drops of rain.  No deterrent when hotdogs, cokes and chips are on the menu!  We consider the Beach Castle Resort to be one of the lucky summer beach destinations along the Gulf Coast of Florida escaping any threat of oil in our waters or on our beaches.  Pristine and Clear - as we approach the beginning of the end of summer, there is no better...

This weekend is sure to be filled with fun! Not only are we expecting gorgeous and sunny weather, perfect for a day at the beach, but it is also Mother’s Day weekend. Here’s a quick run down of what’s happening this weekend in our area: -Friday 5/7 Palm Avenue First Friday Walk - Downtown Saraota (6pm):  Enjoy gallery openings, dining, antiques, specialty shops and live performances as member...

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Head on down to Siesta Fiesta, Siesta Key’s annual street party in the Village! This Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 5pm the streets of Siesta Key Village will transform into an all day street fair complete with arts & crafts booths, food vendors and live music. This party is a Siesta Key tradition and is not to be missed! The weather will be GORGEOUS...

The annual Easter celebration at the Beach Castle was a fun filled, sunny day of egg hunts and pool side cookouts. The warm weather gave the event that picturesque spring feeling and it was wonderful seeing everyone’s smiling faces! Thank you to everyone who attended - it was truly a memorable day! Property manager, Lissy LaFlamme, hosted the event and estimates that about 18 children hunted for 350 candy...

Held annually since 1999 in Sarasota, Florida, the Sarasota Film Festival has become one of the top ten independent festivals in North America. Held in April each year, the festival’s mission is “to present unique and high-quality cinema in a festival atmosphere for the purpose of educating, stimulating and entertaining audiences.” Here is a little bit of history on the festival: In July 1998,...

This Saturday, April 3, is the annual Beach Castle Resort Easter Picnic! The kid’s Easter Egg Hunt starts at 11:30am and will be immediately followed by the poolside picnic. Hot dogs, chips and soda will be provided. This is one of the busiest weeks at the Beach Castle and we anticipate a great deal of guests to attend. The weather for the weekend looks warm and sunny…perfect for an pool party!

The move to the Whitney Beach Plaza was a success and we are all settling into our new office quite well. Though we encountered a few minor moving problems, including downed telephone lines, we are now back up and running smoothly and appreciate everyone’s support and understanding attitude. We have welcomed many past guests over the last few days and the traffic at the shopping plaza has brought in a...

Sun Resorts International, Longboat Key & Anna Maria Island’s premier vacation rental expert, will be moving to our new office location on March 1, 2010. This office, which is located in the Whitney Beach Plaza, will give our company great visibility and increased walk in traffic during season. We are very excited about this change and hope you will come visit us in our new location! If you have...

This weekend hold’s one of the area’s most exciting food and wine events - Forks & Corks! Jan. 29 - Feb. 1, festival goers will be able to experience an array of palate-pleasing meals from 45 local restaurants and sample wines from visiting winery owners from across the world. Weekend events are as follows: Jan. 29 & 30 - Winemaker and Brewmaster Events at Participating Local Restaurants...

The Beach Castle Resort took 2nd place in Longboat Key’s annual “Light up the Keys” holiday decorations contest!! Congratulations to everyone who participated in this year’s Holiday Illumination and a special thanks to Lissy LaFlamme & Sarah, David & Annie Hale (shown left receiving their award) for their help!!  To read more about the contest go to The Longboat Observer’s...