Beaches Stories
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...
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
Beach Picnics
By Elana Galerman
Grabbing a blanket and packing some PB&Js and soda cans makes for a simple beach picnic, but what if you want to get a little more creative? Your dream picnic can be just as magical as the ones you see on TV. Sarasota's scenery makes it simple. Enjoy a long picnic lunch in the sunshine or a quiet...
A Beachin' Good Time
By Amy Nance
The Siesta Fiesta brings even more fun to our beautiful, world famous beach
Sarasota Welcomes the Baltimore O's ... and You!
By Mary Ellen Mancini
Take Me Out to the Ball Game !What better way to enjoy the sun-sational spring weather here in Sarasota than being outdoors and enjoying one of the nation's favorite pastimes? 2012 marked the third consecutive spring training season for the Baltimore Orioles in Sarasota, and the second in the newly...
Free & Cheap: 20 Things to Do in Sarasota For $5 Or Less
By Elana Galerman
Less money may mean less spending, but it doesn’t have to equal less 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. Here are 20 things you can do...
Free and Cheap Sarasota Vacations and Stay-cations
Even when you're short of cash, Sarasota is still hot and sunny ... and why let that beautiful weather go to waste when you can enjoy it for so little? While two-week-long vacations may be out of the question for some, it's still possible to do a few-day getaway. Save your money for airfare and...
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...
North Port
Explore North Port, where it is natural to feel vital and potential is unlimited For those who enjoy exploring a new, up-and-coming Florida community, the city of North Port is located in Sarasota County between Tampa and Fort Myers. The Southwest Florida city is tucked beneath a thick oak and...
