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Britt Mattie

Writer & Journalist

About Britt Mattie

A decade ago, Britt traded snowy winters for salty air and moved to Sarasota to kickstart her editorial writing career. Since then, she’s penned stories for local and national magazines, as well as brands and tourism destinations across the country. Her work has been featured in Well + Good, Gear Patrol, The Flow Trip, SRQ Magazine, Slow Journal and more. 

When writing for Visit Sarasota, her beats span everything from hidden-gem restaurants and boutique stays to outdoor escapes and cultural happenings. 

Whether she’s chasing sunsets on the Gulf, catching a concert or scouting a new cocktail bar, she’s proud to show off Sarasota to the world.

Explore more of her work at SomewhereElsewhere.com

More Articles By Britt Mattie

Meet the Artists: Sarasota’s Creative Vanguards

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Step into the studios, stages and soundscapes of Sarasota’s most inspiring artists and performers—each helping shape Florida’s Cultural Coast® with passion and purpose.

Behind Sarasota's cultural vibrancy are the inspiring artists, curators, musicians and performers who make it all happen. Whether they were born here or drawn here, this community is filled with virtuosos working in every medium imaginable.

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August

A Traveler's Guide to Waterside Place

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Discover where to eat, shop and play at Waterside Place in Lakewood Ranch.

Waterside Place leads with the kind of the laid-back Florida lakeside vibes that make you want to stay awhile. Built around the beautiful Kingfisher Lake, this newly developed town center of Lakewood Ranch has blossomed as a vibrant community and entertainment hub and escape from Sarasota's more busy beach towns. 

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July