Siesta Key
Siesta Key Beach is central Sarasota's gateway to the sparkling waters of the Gulf of Mexico, an island that combines luxurious amenities with a relaxed vibe that appeals to both visitors and locals.
Stories
Four Continents of Food Come Together: Sarasota Peruvian
By Mary Ellen Mancini
Peru is famous throughout South America for its diverse food and varied flavors... In addition to having a unique geography and range of climate, Peru was founded on Incan roots and a wide history of immigration from places like Africa, France, Italy, Spain and even China, to name a few, all of...
Manatee County's Islands
Aqua Gulf waters glisten along the scenic route that weaves through Manatee County's islands, from the northern tip of Longboat Key to Holmes Beach, Bradenton Beach and Anna Maria. Travel by free trolley along this Old Florida-esque drive and pop into ice cream parlors, fresh seafood restaurants,...
Downtown Bradenton
Downtown Bradenton, nestled along the Manatee River, teems with eclectic pubs, restaurants and an ever-evolving nightlife scene. Its historic, bustling core is along Old Main Street/12th Street West between Third and Fourth Avenues, which is where most of the live music and bar hopping happens. A...
What Is Medical Tourism? Let Sarasota Show You!
Shopping to get the most bang for your buck isn't relegated to buying a car or the best cell phone plan anymore. Patients seeking medical procedures such as knee or hip replacement or cataract surgery are now shopping around.
Agricultural Excursions - Farm Tours Throughout the Sarasota Area
By Mary Ellen Mancini
A farm is a flourishing medium of cultivation, growth and the very essence of life. Sarasota and her surrounding region boasts over 350,000 acres of farmland, some of which is used commercially to grow more than 20 different types of fruits and vegetables, and many that can help to inspire your...
Sarasota, 2013: Aquatic Sporting Events
As winter sighs out its final chilly breaths and spring blooms to life, athletes around the world are dusting off their swim caps, life vests and other aquatic sporting gear in preparation for a wet and wild season of watersport competitions in Sarasota. From the Pan-American Masters Championship,...
Three Districts
By Abby Weingarten
Pockets of shopping and dining districts pepper Sarasota County, and visitors rarely have time to explore them all in one day. So, say you only have nine hours to devote to Sarasota district hopping. What would you do? Here is a sample guide. Spend three hours in Southside Village, Gulf Gate and the...
Love on the Beach
Once upon a time in a land far away, my husband and I said "I do." We were thousands of miles from home, on a beautiful beach at sunset. A handful of locals, with sighs and smiles, witnessed our vows.Recently, we said those words again, and this time, we were just minutes from home, on a beautiful...
Birding Photography by Boat
By Elana Galerman
Merge three exciting outdoor activities -- birding, nature photography and boating -- and join a birding photography expedition in Sarasota.
