![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=F_GZSs8A)
Search
Editorial
When you need to be alone in Sarasota nature, here are parks and beaches where you are least likely to run into strangers and most likely to have some breathing room A walk in the park can clear your head, get your heart pumping, and help connect you to your...
Editorial
Turn hours of fun at a Baltimore Orioles Spring Training game into a full day of activities at these nearby restaurants and attractions. Let’s play ball! It’s Spring Training time again, which means the Baltimore Orioles are back at Ed Smith Stadium and ready to knock it out of the...
Editorial
From the scientist to the artist, the comedian to the adventurer, Sarasota has something for kids of all ages and interests. From the scientist to the artist, the comedian to the adventurer, Sarasota has something for kids of all ages and interests. In every city, there are those tucked-away tidbits...
Editorial
Whether you have only a few hours or a few days, Myakka River and Oscar Scherer State Parks offer the perfect adventure. Tucked away from the beaches and shopping, two State Parks add to the natural beauty of Sarasota County. Myakka River State Park , with its dozens of miles...
Editorial
With year-round sunshine and mostly flat terrain, the Sarasota area is a bicycling and rollerblading dream for families. Whether you’re cruising with kids along shaded trails or exploring beachside paths together, there's more than one way to get on a set of wheels in the Sarasota area. Here’s how to...
Editorial
You may need more than one weekend to explore the many farmers markets and downtown gatherings in Sarasota County. Looking for fresh produce, artisan baked goods, the finest flowers and unique art? Then look no further than one of the farmers markets found right here in Sarasota County. At any...
Editorial
Nature lovers will find wild spaces, fascinating wildlife and adventure amenities on that state's only Wild and Scenic River. Among Sarasota County's hundreds of unspoiled parks, nature preserves and wetlands, the area offers eco-friendly attractions along the Myakka River, a beloved body of water that’s celebrating its 40 th anniversary...
Editorial
On Florida’s Cultural Coast®, summer sets the stage for kids to play, perform and expand. In Sarasota, summer isn’t just about beach days and sunshine (though there’s plenty of both). It’s also a season where creativity comes alive—on stage, in studios and even high above the ground under the big...
Editorial
Discover the rich traditions, homemade flavors and welcoming hospitality that make Sarasota's Amish and Mennonite community one of Florida's cultural destinations. Just a few miles from downtown Sarasota and the area's award-winning beaches lies one of Florida's most unexpected cultural experiences. Pinecraft is a small working neighborhood that draws Amish...
Editorial
Get out on the water on your own terms and find a suitable watercraft for your group at one of these Sarasota boat rentals. Sarasota has been, and always will be, a paradise for those who love being out on the water. With weather that averages 73 degrees and sunny...