December

Once a quaint fishing village, then a booming circus town, and now the visual and performing arts hub of Florida's Cultural Coast: Sarasota's unique history and Florida charm make visiting the area a one-of-a-kind experience—especially for those who know what to look for.

There is some great BBQ places in town you won’t want to miss!

Summer is almost here and the official barbecue season is kicking into full swing.

Sarasota has some serious barbecue pit masters who artfully cook up a wide range of styles including North Carolina, Georgia, Kansas City, St. Louis, Texas, Alabama – and all are ready to make your next barbecue meal “finger licking good.”

There is a wide range of options for barbecue from restaurants to roadside stands, farmer’s markets to brew pubs.

 Learn about Newtown and explore the Newtown African American Heritage Trail.

The African American community in Sarasota known as Newtown is a local gem containing the rich history of people, places and events that contributed greatly to the development of our beautiful city by the sea.

I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! As if there was ever a need to justify grabbing a cone, July is National Ice Cream Month, the perfect excuse to scope out your favorite scoop.

Enjoy a unique Sarasota holiday experience with a local twist on the time-honored classic: Christmas lights.

There is just something spellbindingly beautiful about holiday lights. The joy they bring as they light up the night, the creativity of each design, the kind message they send to those whose eyes fall upon them – they are a spectacle to behold. Sarasota boasts neighborhood after neighborhood of stunning displays; but to see something a little different, don your holiday best and check out one of these wonderful holiday light displays.

Your full guide to Sarasota County restaurants taking stress out of your stockings this holiday, opening their doors for a memorable Christmas dinner, lunch, or brunch! 

The charm and appeal of Historic Spanish Point can be easily summed up in four P’s — Prehistoric, Pioneers, Palmer, and Plants.

Nestled far back off Tamiami Trail in sleepy Osprey lies a verdant oasis rich with history. The 30 acre parcel of waterfront land has been inhabited by humans since 300 A.D. Although there are no longer any full time residents, there are plenty of inquisitive visitors every day eager to learn about its long and varied history.

For years, Sarasota’s popular public art exhibit “Embracing Our Differences” has celebrated diversity and inclusion through the eyes of an equally diverse group of artists

Authentic food and tradition of Eastern European cultures that have become prevalent in Sarasota County’s southern City of North Port.

North Port, in Southeast Sarasota County, is a short 30-minute drive from Sarasota.  A little-known fact is that it is considered the hub of the Ukrainian community in Southwest Florida. European accents and languages can be heard everywhere -- in restaurants, shops and markets - it’s a microcosm of Eastern Europe. Here you’ll likely meet Ukrainians, Russians, Serbians and Poles – to name a few.

So, why North Port?