Travel Stories

A - Z of Sarasota

Airport Fly right into Sarasota. You can get one-way flights directly into SRQ, the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, from many locations. Airlines include Air Canada, Air France, AirTran, Alitalia, Delta, JetBlue, KLM and US Airways. The airport offers complimentary WiFi and massage chairs...

Holiday Happenings on Florida's Gulf Coast

By Mary Ellen Mancini

The most wonderful time of the year is here again and the holiday merriment found on Florida's Gulf Coast will warm your spirits in more ways than one.

Perfect Summer Weekend

By Elana Galerman

There's so much to do in Sarasota and her Islands that it can be difficult to narrow it down, much less cram it all into a weekend. You can't, of course, but if you're only here for a few days, here's a helpful little itinerary designed to give you a taste of the beaches, cuisine and culture of...

Discovering Casey Key

By Elana Galerman

While internationally known for its lavish, multi-million dollar homes, secluded private beach and its most famous resident, writer Stephen King, Casey Key is still a well-kept secret.

Free and Cheap: 20 Things to Do in Sarasota For $5 Or Less

By Elana Galerman

A down economy may mean a decline in spending, but it doesn’t have to equal a decline in fun. Sarasota has many ways for visitors to explore and make long-lasting memories, even without a lot of padding in their pockets. Let’s count the ways to have fun for free or nearly free despite...

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...

Get Out of the Box, Get Into the Circle!

St. Armands Circle continues to be one of Sarasota's most popular tourist destinations.

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,...

Business Travel

Meetings are a breeze when you venture Beyond Our Beaches.Relaxing off Florida’s beautiful Gulf Coast is Sarasota and Her Islands, a place where nature, culture and arts meet at the sea. From the Ringling Museum to her perfect white sands, you’ll discover an atmosphere like no other, a...