Surrounding Areas Stories
Fall in Love with Sarasota
By Elana Galerman
Fall is upon us--that still warm and sunny Sarasota season that follows summer. While temperatures may cool slightly, autumn activities are heating up. Beaching and boating are still in order, but our events calendar provides season-specific ways for you to fall in love with Sarasota this...
Discovering Sarasota in 30 Days
Discover Sarasota this September during the 2011 30 Days of Discovery event, a monthlong promotion offering 2-for-1 admission to participating attractions throughout Sarasota County.
What's on the Menu in Sarasota: Craft Beer
By Elana Galerman
Craft beer, also often called artisan beer, is beer that hasn't been mass produced. Mass produced beers generally share similar preparations and taste, while craft beer is of a higher quality--no preservatives, more flavorful, original. Mad Crow Brewery (1525 4th St., 941-954-2337,...
Animal Kingdom
By Elana Galerman
Who ever said animals had to be all in one place? Rather than at a zoo, animals are scattered all across Sarasota, at area attractions and in their natural habitats.
Sarasota Cycling
By Elana Galerman
Whether you're a competitive cyclist or just looking for a leisurely bike ride, you'll find what you need in Sarasota.
Sarasota's Hidden Charms
By Elana Galerman
Relax on the porch. Enjoy a home-cooked breakfast. Read a book in the garden. Experience a quainter side of Sarasota at one of the local bed & breakfasts, where Deep South charm meets the cultural beach town we know and love. At Palmetto Riverside Bed & Breakfast and The Cypress, Banyan House and...
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,...
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...
