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...

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...