June

After you’ve hit the beach, try these other spots where you can cool off and splash around

When you want to make a splash in Sarasota County, our beaches are always a great place to start. But beyond the sandy shoreline you’ll find lots of other places where you can dip your toes or dive right in for some watery fun.

For a bit of escape from real life, visit a tiki bar to be magically whisked away among its chill vibes, cool drinks, soothing tunes, and breezy atmosphere. In Sarasota, a tiki bar is always nearby.

Where to find seashells, what to look for and tips for your next beachcombing treasure hunt.

Inhabiting the earth for over 600 million years, shells can be found throughout the world, but Florida, with its warm climates and the gentle rolling waves of the Gulf, is a natural repository for the multi-colored specimens.

Learn about the Florida wildlife that exists in the Sarasota area and the best places to see them in their natural habitats.

Sarasota is a wildlife lover’s paradise. Dreaming of dolphins? Amazed by alligators? Enamored by raptors? The area’s beaches, lakes, rivers and forests are filled with iconic Florida wildlife year-round.

Volunteering on vacation can be a rewarding and enriching experience, especially to returning visitors. Learn about several ways to be involved.

For many locals, volunteerism is as enjoyable as walking along the white sands of Siesta Key or Longboat Key beaches at sunset. Volunteering in Sarasota can fit into anyone’s vacation plans, whether you want to spend a sunny morning beautifying a beach or a rainy afternoon by sorting food donations.

Sarasota County hosts the highest density of loggerhead sea turtle nests in the Gulf. Here's what you need to know about sharing our beaches with these cute critters.

If you head to Sarasota County’s beaches this time of year, you might find you’re not the only one settling in on the sand—and that you have company of the non-human kind.

You’ve booked your flights and lined up a place to stay during your Sarasota summer vacation. But what should you pack to wear? Unless you’re planning to spend every moment in a swimsuit, read these expert tips on how to dress like a Floridian

Sarasota County is an accessible vacation destination for all. Learn about the different parks, beaches and attractions that are fully wheelchair accessible.

There’s so much to see and do in Sarasota County. And for travelers in wheelchairs, there are lots of ways to enjoy all that the area has to offer.