Stories
Ringling International Arts Festival
Visit Sarasota County, formerly known as the Sarasota Convention & Visitors Bureau, is proud to support the annual Ringling International Arts Festival, a gathering of world-renowned artists, actors, dancers and musicians to be held Oct. 10-13, 2012. RIAF continues to "keep it new" with another...
Sarasota Exotic Car Fest a big hit
Car enthusiasts from around the country came to Sarasota in February to attend the 2012 Sarasota Exotic Car Fest. The St. Armands Concours featured Ferraris, Lamborghinis, Rolls-Royces, Bentleys, Aston Martins, Bugatti Veyrons and other rare and exotic cars. The event is open to the public and in...
Sarasota's Golf Resorts Entertain Non-Golfers
By Lisa Codianne Fowler
Gracious greens, softly undulating fairways, tranquil waters ... it’s no secret that Sarasota’s resorts boast some of the lushest links in the country. Longboat Key Club & Resort and The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota offer gorgeous championship courses that challenge golfers from novice to...
Venice, Florida: An American Dream
By Heather Boynton
It's Saturday afternoon and I am about to "cross the bridge to yesteryear." On the other side of the Intracoastal Waterway lies historic Venice, Florida, and its charming MainStreet.Venice is not so much about traveling back in time, however, as it is about traveling to a place that might never have...
Antiquing Agenda
Whether you're an avid collector or just keeping an eye out for that rare, one-of-a-kind find, we'll tell you where to search for pieces from the past.
A Trip Down Dearborn Street
By Elana Galerman
What Main Street is to both Sarasota and Venice, Dearborn Street is to Englewood. As you roam down the road, you'll discover all sorts of places you might like to make your new haunts. Great food, shopping and fun hangouts await you down on Dearborn.Englewoods on Dearborn serves up an innovative...
Artists Of International Appeal
Artists from every realm will come together again this year for the annual Ringling International Arts Festival. Presented by the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art and the Baryshnikov Arts Center of New York, the festival will take place in October. Dancers, musicians, actors and visual artists...
Around the World
In this roundup of Sarasota and Her Islands' international fare, the only passport you need is your appetite.
Environmental Action: How to Go Green and Get Involved in Sarasota
By Elana Galerman
With the increasingly popular trend of "going green" and the recent environmental scares across the world, more and more people are asking, "How can I help?" Spend less time searching for ways to lend a hand on Google and get out there
