Sarasota Ecotourism Attractions and Activities

By Patty Ryan In Sarasota, the beach residents turn off lights to avoid distracting sea turtles. When birds of many species adopt a county drainage field, the community responds by building an Audubon Nature Center. Voters tax themselves to extend a popular bike trail. It isn’t difficult to be an…

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Top 5 Places for Sarasota Shopping

By Jeanette Scott Looking for the scoop on shopping in Sarasota? Well, look no further because fashion blogger, shopping expert and Sarasota native Megan Zietz of The Frugalista Diaries is sharing her top five places to shop today! 1. For The Young & Trendy: Westfield Sarasota Square If you’re…

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Florida Scenic Highway: Bradenton Beach, Northwest of Sarasota

By Dalia Colon Where: About a 20-minute drive northwest of Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport or a 1-hour drive southwest of Tampa International Airport. Length: 3.5 miles. Best time to visit: November to July, to visit the Sunday Beach Market at Coquina Beach. Fun fact: If you visit in…

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Live Music Venues in Sarasota and Bradenton

By Vanessa Caceres Downtown Sarasota is famous for its restaurants, Saturday farmers market, and eclectic mix of shops. The soundtrack is live music, including Mattison’s City Grille, offering up a mix of live music seven days a week in the heart of downtown. From Spanish guitar to blues to rock…

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Spotlight on Sarasota: Art, Architecture, and Renowned Beaches

When I’m planning a trip to Florida’s West Coast I always make sure I stop off at Sarasota. Not only is Sarasota the culture capital of Florida, it’s also home to great shopping, food and award winning beaches For Culture The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art in Sarasota Bay pays homage to…

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Coolest Block in Sarasota: Shopping Salvage Stores

By Janet K. Keeler Nearly every visit to Sarasota Architectural Salvage starts the same way. Patrons walk up five wooden steps into the cavernous warehouse of whimsy, and their heads immediately tilt back. Eyes scan top to bottom; side to side. “Wow,” visitor after visitor whispers at first look…

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Florida Scenic Highway: Lemon Bay-Myakka Trail, South of Sarasota

By Dalia Colon Where: The road forms an upside-down “A” shape in West Central Florida, about 30 miles south of Sarasota. Length: Approximately 48 miles. How to get around: Car, boat or golf cart. Best time to visit: February or March, to attend a Tampa Bay Rays spring training game in Port…

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Family Activities & Kids Attractions in Sarasota, Florida

By Beth Luberecki Behind the veil of culture, there are cool hangouts for kids. Kids Attractions Downtown Sarasota Sarasota, long a magnet for culture vultures and art aficionados, is also a great place to visit with kids. At the Sarasota Children’s Garden, kids can don a tutu or tiara from a…

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