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Vanessa Caceres

Journalist & Content Creator

About Vanessa Caceres

Vanessa Caceres is a Florida-based journalist and content creator with over 20 years of experience covering business, travel, food and health. 

Her work has appeared in U.S. News & World Report, Today.com, Visit Florida, Edible Sarasota and more. Vanessa also creates ESL-friendly videos on her YouTube channel, Learn English Florida, blending her love of storytelling and language education.

When she’s not writing, she’s exploring new places around the Sunshine State. Explore more of her content on her two blogs: Florida Culture and Florida Culture Travel.

More Articles By Vanessa Caceres

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Whether you want to commit to a healthier new you or just looking for a spa treatment for a special occasion, Sarasota offers dozens of options for a brighter you.

Day Spas

Whether you're looking to spend a full day of relaxation at a local day spa or a blissful hour with a massage, facial or other service, you've got many choices in Sarasota. Sarasota's day spas are ready to treat you like royalty–or, offer you a gift card so your loved one can feel that way. Here's a sampling of what you can enjoy at our local day spas:

2024
November

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No need to be carb-shy in Sarasota—these French-inspired or French-owned bakeries, cafes and restaurants will transport you to a "European summer" where baguettes over bikinis rule. 

You don't need to travel all the way to Paris to enjoy French cuisine and fresh baked treats. Trade out the Eiffel Tower for the Ca'd'Zan and have your European summer dreams lived out right here on Sarasota's coastline at our many Parisian cafés. Here are some top recommended French restaurants and bakeries in the area—from Siesta Key to Longboat Key and beyond. Bon appétit!

2024
July