Siesta Dunes scorches competition in lighting contest

Siesta Dunes condominium complex defended its title as the category 1 (101 units or greater) winner of the 2012 Siesta Key Condo Council Lighting Contest Dec. 18.

Siesta civic and business leaders Diane Erne, Helen Clifford, Catherine and Bob Luckner, Russell Matthes, Cheryl Gaddie, Mark Smith and Sarasota County Commissioner Nora Patterson rode in a trolley provided by Matthes to check out holiday lights at 18 condos.

Six judges evaluated displays based on uniqueness, seasonal theme, colorfulness and the “wow factor.”
Beachaven was the category 2 (51 to 100 units) winner, and Sandpiper Club won first place for category 3 (50 or fewer units).

THE WINNERS ...
CATEGORY 1
First Place —
Siesta Dunes
Second Place —
Palm Bay Club
Third Place —
Gulf & Bay Club
Honorable mention — Horizons West

CATEGORY 2
First Place —
Beachaven
Second Place —
Crescent Arms
Third Place —
Terrace East
Honorable mention — Tortuga

CATEGORY 3
First Place —
Sandpiper Beach Club
Second Place —
Siesta Harbor
Third Place —
Siesta Sands Beach Resort
Honorable mention — Harbour Town Yacht Club