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In what seems a lifetime ago, my husband and I owned a marina shipstore in Nokomis. It was a busy dock on the Intracoastal Waterway that had a long history of serving local fishing legends. We sold fuel, bait, snacks, beer and ice (all must-haves on the water) to commercial fishermen, recreational anglers, rental boaters and families, and it was a great experience.
Attention ghost hunters: 'tis the season when spooky things are afoot in this sunny, seaside circus town.
Now is when Florida’s citrus is ripening on the trees dotting the landscape with colorful orange and yellow hues, and reminding us of our state’s bounty. These reminders give us special reason to add citrus to our holiday menus.
Our sports scene scores big with endless ways to stay active and entertained.
There are lots of family-friendly ways to explore and enjoy Sarasota County. Whether you’ve got toddlers, tweens or teens in your traveling party, Sarasota County offers all kinds of options for the young (and young at heart).
Here are 10 kid-approved activities to add to your vacation itinerary:
Here’s the latest report from fishing guides in the area.
Rick Grassett is a Charter Captain with CB's Saltwater Outfitters on Siesta Key
If you’re looking for gently used and/or repurposed items, check out these nifty spots in the Sarasota area.
Browsing for second-hand items is a slice of Americana that we should all experience at least once in our lifetimes. Yard sales are great, but flea markets, swap meets and salvage shops bring the task of shopping for gently used treasures to a whole new level.
Keep the little ones – or the big ones – engaged and entertained with a Sarasota Scavenger Hunt. How many can they find? #MySarasota.
(Remember: If the creature is alive, please observe and enjoy, but handle carefully and return to its home safely)
Learn about the local and unique Florida wildlife that exists in Sarasota County and have made this sub-tropical environment their home.
Sarasota abounds with wildlife, both big and small, on the land, in the sea, and in the sky. Many are unique to the region and, while enjoying Sarasota, various critters may cross your path that make you wonder “What did I just see?” Here are your answers for many of the common, misunderstood, or unusual of the Floridian faunae.
Find out what one organization is doing to draw attention to our growing local food community.
For some time we’ve been hearing about the importance of “eating local,” but what does that really mean?
We go to grocery stores to stock up on items, many of which are found on a year-round basis, like strawberries, tomatoes and lettuce. Their sources could be from North Carolina, California, Florida, Mexico, Chile or any number of growing regions, but if we can find them in our local markets, aren’t we ‘eating local?’ Not necessarily. . .