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 from...
Keys to the Keys
By Elana Galerman
The nitty-gritty on Sarasota's many beautiful beaches--from Longboat Key down to Manasota Key
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, 715residents City of Venice: 17,764 residents City of North Port: 22,797 residents Town of...
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...
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...
Manasota Key
Much like its sister key to the north, Manasota Key is home to some of the most exclusive homes around. A quiet winding drive takes you past secluded homes that seem to cherish their solitude more than their grandeur. To the south, Manasota Key is bordered by Lemon Bay and its many rookeries and...
Englewood
Naturalists have many opportunities to enjoy the flora and fauna of the tidewater flats and mangrove islands in Englewood’s Lemon Bay. Photographers, fishermen and boaters alike can enjoy the proximity of grazing manatees, playful dolphins or the colorful life of the birds. But Englewood is not...
