Outdoor Activities/Parks/Birding 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
Sarasota: The Cradle of Golf
By Tom Spousta
Where do longtime Sarasota residents and avid golfers go on vacation? Visitors typically answer that question for me soon after I guide them around some of the best courses in Florida. During 15 years or so of setting up tee times, I simply read the look of affirmation on their faces. Why do I...
Paddling Pursuits
By Terry Tomalin
Russell Farrow remembers the day he would pull his kayak up on the beach and people would stop and stare.“What is that thing?” they’d ask.“A sea kayak,” Farrow replied.“A what?” they’d say.A lot has changed in the time that Farrow first began paddling...
Inside Myakka
By Terry Tomalin
In Myakka River State Park, a red-shouldered hawk shattered the morning stillness as the sun rose over the dry prairie. Out here in the middle of nowhere, far from the hustle and bustle of the modern world, a raptor's cry is the loudest noise you will hear. This is just one of the many reasons why...
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...
Discovering Casey Key
By Elana Galerman
While internationally known for its lavish, multimillion-dollar homes, secluded private beach and its most famous resident, writer Stephen King, Casey Key is still a well-kept secret.
