![Boat parking at The Crow’s Nest in Venice [Photo: Lauren Jackson]](/sites/default/files/styles/popular_stories_teaser/public/2023-import/The-Crow%2527s-Nest-cropped__OPT.jpg.webp?itok=ycs37M-O)
Search
Editorial
Take a dip in Sarasota County’s pools and enjoy the nearby surroundings of beaches and parks.Sarasota County is a popular vacation destination for travelers seeking to layout on a beach. But sometimes, when you want to do some serious swimming, the waves, currents, and saltwater of the gulf provide less...
Editorial
Do you have friends, children or grandchildren visiting Sarasota and want to know what there is to do for young adults? Look no further than our summer guide.When the summertime heat hits the Sunshine State, most of us are familiar with the temptation to chill out with the A/C on...
Editorial
With world-renowned beaches, a thriving arts community, and a simply relaxed atmosphere, Sarasota County is guaranteed to offer something for everyone. Planning a trip to Florida must include a visit to the Gulf Coast. From the towns and cities that speckle the coast to their beaches and everything in between...
Editorial
Find out about Sarasota history, microbreweries, ghost stories, and the best restaurants in town with our local tour companies. Whether it's your first trip to Sarasota or one-hundreth time basking in the warm weather and rich culture of this Gulf of Mexico oasis, there's always something new to learn about...
Editorial
Looking for off the beaten path? Try these detours in Sarasota County! Truly unique vacation experiences are often stumbled upon rather than created. To make that delightful mistake, one usually must take the path less traveled. Sarasota County boasts many "off the beaten path" options for families, and while they...
Editorial
Sarasota County is known for it’s beaches, but off the shoreline are a plethora of dining options to enjoy after a long day at the beach Gourmands in Sarasota County know that, just because the area is coastal and the waterfront options abound, it doesn’t take a beachside setting to...
Editorial
The story of one lucky couple's dream wedding on Siesta Key could inspire love and romance among even the most dubious lovers. Relive the night Sarasota delivered the perfect scene for Keisha and Charlie Rowe to say "I do." Have you ever been swept off your feet? I have. And...
Editorial
Don't let the final days of summer go to waste – check out some of the summer theater performances and art exhibits on display and your favorite west coast of Florida venues.Art often has a vital role in defining the culture of a community -- so it's no wonder that...
Editorial
Get back to nature with a drive along River Road – an “old Florida” journey of wide-open expanses.If you’re heading to Wellen Park or CoolToday Park in North Port, there’s a good chance you’ll take the River Road exit off Interstate 75. And if you do, you’ll find yourself on...