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From frozen sangrias to Cuban Sandwiches to “Jetty Dogs,” save room for a tasty treat from one of Sarasota County’s unique beach concession menus
February
The creative spirit of Sarasota seeps into its every nook and cranny, including unique playgrounds where kids can enter a rainforest, ride a train, or join the circus.
We asked couples how they celebrate romance in Sarasota, inspiring some interesting date ideas for you and your loved one
Volunteering on vacation can be a rewarding and enriching experience, especially to returning visitors. Learn about several ways to be involved.
There’s no better way to enjoy the beauty of the Florida sun than by volunteering in picturesque Sarasota. For many locals, volunteerism is as equally enjoyable as walking along the white sands of Siesta Key or Long Boat Key beaches at sunset. Volunteering in Sarasota is a healthy and engaging lifestyle that can be uniquely fitted into anyone’s vacation plans.
An easy and tasty homemade chocolate treat to celebrate a holiday, anniversary, birthday and more!
If you’re thinking about making a treat for your special someone, how about chocolate bark topped with sweet and salty morsels? It’s easy to make, pretty to look at, and a welcome gift for the lucky person who gets it. And it’s as easy as melting whatever chocolate you like (milk, white, bittersweet, semi-sweet) and sprinkling on tasty toppings.
Only in town for the afternoon? Time to kill before your dinner reservation? Uncover things to do in Sarasota when you only have a few hours to spare.
Whether you’re here on vacation, for a sporting event or a business trip, or just passing through, you can find something to do every time of day on Florida’s Gulf Coast. Here are 50 of our favorites:
In addition to its world-renowned shopping, dining, and beaches, modern St. Armands Circle is home to the Circus Ring of Fame
One century ago, the circus reigned supreme as the pinnacle of popular entertainment in the United States. Beginning in the 1880s and continuing well into the post-war midcentury, exquisite, caravans of colorful wagons carried "The Greatest Show on Earth" from coast-to-coast.
The simplicity of the Newtown Historical Gallery is what provides its unique charm, though not nearly as charming as the man behind it.
Walking into the Newtown Historical Gallery on Osprey Avenue in Sarasota is like walking into a time capsule filled with proclamations, family photos, artifacts, and an intangible aura of pride that permeates through the small, yet full space.
The gallery is a museum of sorts paying homage to the wide and diverse history of Sarasota’s oldest Black community.
There’s no better place to spend time with your sweetheart than sunny Sarasota! How can you say “I love you” during your stay? Let us count the ways…
Whether you're celebrating an anniversary, wooing a Valentine, or scheming to surprise your partner "just because" — Sarasota is a great place to plan out a unique and thoughtful date that'll charm your darlin'.
Make a Map to Your Heart
Did you know Sarasota was nearly home to a “Winter White House?” Every U.S. president since 1976 has made a stop in Sarasota, some more fortunate than others.
Was President Warren G. Harding was a socks-and-sandals man? Did First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt ever don a bikini? (Our understanding is that she preferred a one-piece — but what happens in Sarasota stays in Sarasota.) What we do know is that Sarasota has served as host to a number of U.S. presidents and their kin — both on the campaign trail and in leisure.