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, 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,...
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...
The Beat Goes On
By Elana Galerman
Bongo and djembe beats fill the night sky as the warm Sarasota sun sets over the Gulf. Men, women and children bang drums, shake maracas, tap tambourines, dance freely or simply kick back and take it all in. This is the scene every Sunday night at the infamous Siesta Key Drum Circle. While...

