Download or read book An Illustrated History of Siesta Key written by Philip M. Farrell and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reviewing the past century of Siesta Key development in the context of Florida's ancient and recent emergence, this book explains how one small Gulf coast barrier island has become world famous as "#1 Beach in the USA. Beginning with Amerindian settlers, the "First Floridians, all of the seminal pioneers and a steady stream of pivotal leaders are described with emphasis on their families, motivations, and challenges.