![]() ![]() A significant reason for Siesta Key’s existence is the fact that the father of one of its stars, Alex Kompothecras, paid a TV production company to film a pilot episode to be sent to MTV. This perhaps hints at what the appeal might be for MTV to film a reality show there. Unsurprisingly, however, the median property value is much higher while the poverty rate is much lower. Only 6.8 percent of Siesta Key’s full-time residents are between the ages of 18 and 34, compared to 17.3 percent in Sarasota as a whole. ![]() The median age for residents of Siesta Key–63–specifically, is even higher than that of the rest of Sarasota, at 45. Most of the patrons on a weekend afternoon at the establishments mentioned on the show were not millennials like on MTV, but older generations of both locals and tourists. Yet, the commercial area of Siesta Key feels relatively tame, much like the rest of the city. You can also buy alcoholic frozen pina coladas at the beach’s facilities. ![]() The beach itself, oft-considered the best in the country, is often packed compared to those on Lido Key. There aren’t any signs on the streets advertising it as the location of MTV’s latest show, but “Beach, please!” is written across the exterior patio of the Siesta Key location of Daiquiri Deck. Overall, Siesta Key seems to market itself as the more laid-back, beach town neighborhood of the city. All of these places are featured on the show, as well as a few locations around Lido Key and St. There is indeed a nightclub, aptly named The Beach Club, as well as multiple bars and restaurants with a party vibe such as Siesta Key Oyster Bar, Daiquiri Deck and The Old Salty Dog. Though the city depicted on the show appears much different than the one New College students might know, a few trips to Siesta Key prove that the island is just as alluring as the show makes it out to be. Night clubs, bar hopping, boat parties – MTV captures it all right here in Sarasota in its hour long series about Siesta Key’s attractive 20-somethings having the summer of their lives. However, as MTV’s new reality show Siesta Key demonstrates, things might be a little bit different in the barrier island neighborhood about 15 minutes south. In the area around New College, young people are often struck with noise ordinances and 8 p.m. (Photo courtesy of MTV.com)įor the under-34-year-old demographic in Sarasota, where one in three residents are over the age of 65, the city may not seem like much of a party spot. ![]()
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