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 Manasota Key
Take a Dip in the Lido Pool
By Amy Nance
Lap and lounge with the locals at a restored, 1920s-era swim secret
Paddling Adventures
By Kate Pursell
Taking a kayak out on the bay or gulf makes for a peaceful day or an athletic adventure. Why not add fishing into the mix? It seems like everyone is taking a kayak out thesedays, some with rod and reel in hand. That includes families who want to spend some quality time on the water in Sarasota...
Snook Haven
By Nate Huff
Welcome to Old Florida: Snook Haven offers visitors an authentic �choose-your-own-adventure�
Paddling Pursuits
By Terry Tomalin
Russell Farrow remembers the day he would pull his kayak up on the beach and people would stop and stare. “What is that thing?” they’d ask. “A sea kayak,” Farrow replied. “A what?” they’d say. A lot has changed in the time that Farrow first began paddling the sheltered...
Winter Wildlife
By Lisa Codianne Fowler
Winter months bring a seasonal sensation to Sarasota and Her Islands-- a wildlife wonderland when sightings are plentiful and bird watching is at its best. Our trees reveal deer, bobcats and fox; alligators bask on the banks and migratory birds join year-round residents. Wading birds feast...
Walking Trees
By Ryan Nance
My kayak slid noiselessly toward a tall tangle of black and red mangrove just off Lido Key. A throaty call rose from a flock of gold-jawed cormorants hidden among the dense branches. From a low limb a few yards away, a dark-winged cormorant plunged into the clear water. High up in the branches...
