On the Island
By Mischa Kirby
In Venice, the phrase "On the Island" takes on a whole new meaning, describing the dreamy, sun-kissed lifestyle you’ll find waiting here. Turn the wheel from the main drag, Tamiami Trail, and head over the Intracoastal Waterway on one of the three bridges that connect the Isle of Venice to the...
Keys to the Keys
By Elana Galerman
The nitty-gritty on Sarasota's many beautiful beaches--from Longboat Key down to Manaosta Key
Beach Odyssey
By Amy Nance
No one could confuse me with Homer. I could not imitate the ancient Greek poet on Halloween, and my own "legal" blindness was corrected with laser surgery. All we have in common is a penchant for sandals - flip-flops, in my case - and a mean wanderlust. But where Homer had Odysseus and ...
Guess Who's Coming to Visit
By Kate Pursell
When the welcome mat brings friends and relatives to town, where to go? What to see?
Big-Kid Fun at G.WIZ
By Heather Rasley
When the greeter at the front desk introduces the red rat snake around her neck before introducing herself, you know you've entered a very special place. It's G. WIZ: The Hands-On Science Museum, and you may be surprised to know that it's just as fun for big kids as it is for the little tykes toward...
Pure Relaxation
By Kara Chalmers
Day spas offer a wealth of ways to pamper visitors. Indulge with a signature package for a day of beauty and body treatments, or take a quick break for a firming facial or luxury pedicure. Whether you're looking for relaxation, rejuvenation or a whole new look, you'll find it at one of Sarasota's...
Unusual Tours
By Juliette Reynolds
The strange craft stood before me and I, on the precipice of discovery, felt as Renaissance men and women must have felt when Copernicus unleashed his theory that the Sun, not the Earth, was the center of the universe. This journey was going to require a leap of faith. With wheels and handlebars,...
Time After Time
By Lisa Codianne Fowler
Experience Sarasota's historic sites and time-tested attractions
