Keys to the Keys
By Elana Galerman
The nitty-gritty on Sarasota's many beautiful beaches--from Longboat Key down to Manasota Key
Venice, Florida: An American Dream
By Heather Boynton
It's Saturday afternoon and I am about to "cross the bridge to yesteryear." On the other side of the Intracoastal Waterway lies historic Venice, Florida, and its charming MainStreet. Venice is not so much about traveling back in time, however, as it is about traveling to a place that might never...
Antique Road Show
By Elana Galerman
It's time to hit the road for Sarasota County antiquing
Planning Your Trip to Sarasota and Her Islands
Areas of Interest: Casey Key, Englewood, Lido Key, Longboat Key, Manasota Key, Nokomis, North Port, Osprey, Siesta Key, St. Armands Key, Venice. Population: City of Sarasota: 52, 715 residents City of Venice: 17,764 residents City of North Port: 22,797 residents Town of...
Where We Are and How to Get Here
Location On Florida's west coast between Tampa to the north and Ft. Myers to the south, Sarasota County is between Manatee County (north) and Charlotte County (south) and is located on the Gulf of Mexico. Communities Casey Key, Englewood, Lido Key, Longboat Key, Manasota Key, Nokomis, North Port,...
Spring Flings
By Elana Galerman
April is Keep America Beautiful Month, as well as Boost Your Hometown Month, so it’s no wonder Sarasota has a full event calendar to keep both locals and visitors entertained. Whether you’re a wine connoisseur, a nature-lover, or a beach bum, there’s something for everyone. ...
Longboat Key
Stretching north to Holmes Beach and Anna Maria Island and south to the tip of Lido Key at New Pass, this 10 mile sandy strip of a key has long been home to the rich and famous seeking a luxury retreat. It’s home to manicured lawns, grand resorts, beach cottages, garden parks, neighborhoods with...
Lido Key/St. Armands
Crossing the long line of the Ringling Bridge from downtown Sarasota and passing the slips of the Sarasota Yacht Club, a strolling shopper’s paradise unfolds before you at the famed St, Armands Circle. Here luxury boutiques, fine dining, ice cream shops and café’s make for a full experience...
Siesta Key Beach of Sarasota
No question our loveliest beach with quart-crystal sand as white and soft as powdered sugar, Siesta Key’s Crescent Beach has been officially ranked as “the finest, whitest sand beach in the world.” Its energy is palpable and made even more so by the many activities that it invites....
Casey Key
Whether you bike or drive the winding street (only one) of Casey Key, you’ll discover a mix of “old Florida” among the newly budding exclusive waterfront mansions. At the southern tip the public has access to a public beach at the Venice Jetty where fishermen cast their lines from the rocks...
