Beach Stories
Free and Cheap: 20 Things to Do in Sarasota Under 5 Dollars
By Elana Galerman
A down economy may mean a decline in spending, but it doesn’t have to equal a decline in fun. Sarasota has many ways for visitors to explore and make long-lasting memories, even without a lot of padding in their pockets. Let’s count the ways to have fun for free or nearly free despite...
50 Things to Do In South County
By Elana Galerman
You know all about the number 2 beach in the country, Siesta Key Beach, and the art and culture found in downtown Sarasota, but what about the lesser known southern part of Sarasota County? In South County, you'll find hidden treasures and an Old Florida feel. South Sarasota County's well-kept...
Sarasota's Golf Resorts Entertain Non-Golfers
By Lisa Codianne Fowler
Gracious greens, softly undulating fairways, tranquil waters… it’s no secret that Sarasota’s resorts boast some of the lushest links in the country. Longboat Key Club and Resort, The Ritz-Carlton Sarasota and The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort offer gorgeous championship courses...
Get the Scoop on Sarasota
By Elana Galerman
The ice cream is on us when you stop by the Sarasota Visitor Information Center to learn about all there is to see and do during your visit to Sarasota. In other words, you’ll leave with the scoop in more than one sense of the word. Beginning July 6, travelers paying a visit to the Visitors...
Sarasota Welcomes the Baltimore O's...and You!
By Elana Galerman
Take in Sarasota while the Baltimore Orioles are in town for spring training Are You Ready for Some Baseball?This March, Sarasota County will welcome the Baltimore Orioles for 2010 spring training. The team, which left their spring training facility in Ft. Lauderdale to move its operations west to...
Safety Tips
Safety At the Beach Rip tides are unusually strong currents that run perpendicular to the shore and can be very dangerous. If you're caught in one, don't panic or try to swim back to shore against the tide. Swim parallel to shore until you are out of the current or it has subsided, then...
Tightening the Vacation Purse Strings Without Sacrifice
Despite the economic climate, summer is here. Many families still want and, in many respects, need a vacation. While everyone and anyone is tightening their belt on spending, the summer vacation trip need not be sacrificed. “Stay-cations” are the option of choice for most Floridians...
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...
Taste of Paradise
By Elana Galerman
Whether you’re craving a light bite on your way to the beach or a night of fine wining and dining on one of Sarasota’s beautiful keys, you’ll find an unlimited array of possibilities on Siesta, Lido, Longboat and Casey Keys. Our award-winning restaurants serve up irresistible grub...
