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.
Family Activities Stories
Water Sports: Siesta Key
By Elana Galerman
Adventure-seeking visitors to Siesta Key don't have to look far beyond the beach for an adrenaline rush.
Mother's Day 2013 - Celebrating Superheroes in Sarasota
By Mary Ellen Mancini
Moms are like superheroes. Faster than a runaway toddler. More powerful than the flu virus. Able to leap tall trouble with a single glare. In fact, in most cases, these mere mortals can morph themselves into larger-than-life heroines who conquer a multitude of tasks with a more than remarkable...
Sarasota Family Fun... For Under $20
By Missy Kavanaugh
Sarasota Family Fun...For Under $20Theme parks are expensive. And if you have kids, you've probably been there, done that and got the T-shirt. If your wallet and nerves feel a little too thin for theme park frolic this year, Sarasota has plenty to offer a family in search of fun -- and all for under...
Rainy Day Fun
As the optimistic old adage goes, "April showers bring May flowers," but in Sarasota, an area celebrated for its year-round sunshine and inviting beaches, those unavoidable rainy days can feel like an exceptional drag. However, even the grayest and drizzliest clouds have a silver lining. On the...
Fun Fitness in Sarasota
The allure of balmy Gulf breezes and the refreshing turquoise waves that roll along the shores of the Sarasota's powdery white sand beaches - some of the top rated beaches in the United States - coaxes visitors and locals alike into their swimsuits and onto the water virtually 365 days a year. With...
The Greatest Show on Earth
Sarasota evolved with the circus, ever since "The Greatest Show on Earth" began wintering on our shores back in 1927.
Fall in Love with Sarasota
By Elana Galerman
When fall arrives in Sarasota,temperaturescool slightly, butautumn activities are sure to heat up. Beaching and boating are still in order, but our events calendar provides season-specific ways for you to fall in love with Sarasota.Fall Festivals and FairsThe Ringling International Arts Festival...
Sarasota Summer Festivals
By Elana Galerman
Summer is a time for celebration. Schools let out, beautiful, sunny weather arrives (though it's the norm here) and art, music and food fests abound. Sarasota's summer festivals are free or cheap and sure to remind you why it's everyone's favorite season.
