March

Longboat Key is the quiet neighbor to the hustle and bustle of Lido Key and St. Armand’s Circle. But don’t ignore it - there are plenty of things to be done in this beautiful strip along the Gulf.

There's plenty of ways to fill your days near America's best beach after soaking up the sun on Siesta Key

You likely already know about Siesta Key Beach—having been ranked #2 of the '25 Best Beaches in the World' by TripAdvisor in 2022 and 2023, as well as its year-after-year accolade as 'The #1 Beach in America,' selected by TripAdvisor users in 2015, 2017 and 2020.

Sunday evening Drum Circles on three Sarasota County beaches gather together artists, dancers, locals, tourists, children and adults for a night of dancing, music, sand, sunsets and judgment-free peace and unity.

Walking along the beach on a Sunday night, the siren call beckons you. Louder and louder it becomes as you succumb to its song, a beat that mimics that of your heart. Approaching the source of the rhythm, a gathering appears. Dozens and dozens of people from every demographic form a circle on the sand, headed by a plethora of percussionists.

Everything you need to know about tying the knot in Sarasota County

Venues and Lodging

• Siesta Beach catapulted into international stardom in 2011 and again in 2015 when awarded TripAdvisors’ Travelers’ Choice Award for Best Beach in North America. Couples will not regret sinking their toes into Siesta’s satin-sewn sand.

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Lucious, mouthwatering, red strawberries. Juicy, sweet citrus. Vibrant red and tasty tomatoes.

Hungry yet?

Produce becomes the star of the show in Florida in the winter—and you’re in luck because there are plenty of places to find these items in-season in Sarasota, grown from local sources.

From reptiles to flowers to interactive art, three Sarasota attractions – Mote Marine, Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, and Ringling Art Museum - feature new exhibits to wow the senses, open the eyes, and arouse oohs and aahs. Each exhibit changes our perceptions, allowing us to experience something old in a new way.

There are several specialty food resources in the Sarasota area to satisfy a multitude of cultural backgrounds, and you don’t have to look hard to find them!

We all have favorite dishes - many that even connect to our ancestral roots. Some celebrate special occasions, others simply provide comfort when we’re feeling down. As for me, I’m French Canadian, so when I especially want to feel connected to my roots, I enjoy corton (tender pork pate), pea soup with ham, or tortiere (savory meat pie). How about you? What connects you to your heritage?