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Load up for your next meal at Dakin Dairy Farm and Grove Ladder Farm.
Food that’s fresh from a farm makes all the difference in taste—and two Sarasota area farms make it easier to whip up memorable meals full of flavor.
Dakin Dairy Farms in Myakka City produces milk, cheese, and butter available at several locations throughout Southwest Florida; it’s also a family-friendly destination that offers tours.
Step back in time and discover the Victorian-era, a golden age of botany, with Selby’s Secret Garden.
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens is a wonderful oasis on Sarasota Bay. On any typical day, visitors can stroll through several gardens including a tropical conservatory, a fern garden, a banyan grove, a bromeliad garden, butterfly garden, fragrance garden and much more. This time of year, however, Selby Gardens has even more to offer with a special exhibit.
Learn how to make an Authentic Florida dish for the holidays.
Looking for something to add to your holiday “comfort” menu? Florida Gulf Shrimp and Pasta may be the perfect go-to dish for your busy holiday season. It’s simple to make, full of flavor and incorporates local seafood: Florida Gulf Shrimp. Florida’s tasty seafood, particularly Gulf Shrimp, is something we love to enjoy year around, but especially during the holidays.
Learn About, See and Be the Circus in Sarasota County
Thanks to the legacy of circus magnate John Ringling, Sarasota is known as the “Circus Capital of the World,” with many offerings designed to honor the past, present and future of the circus.
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.
If you want to slow the pace and find charming outdoor sanctuaries, try a trip to south Sarasota. The quaint community of Englewood and the beaches of Manasota Key will likely remind you of Florida’s past – with scenic vistas, rustic fishing boats, old shell and bait shops and plenty of locally-owned eateries. A trip to Englewood promises visions of “old Florida” and a chance to get away from it all.
The vibrancy of this black community can be experienced through its people, churches, schools, gardens, cultural arts and local pride. Newtown is geographically bordered by Hwy. 301 to the east; Bradenton Road to the west; Myrtle Street to the north and 17th Street to the south, with Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard in the center.
Parks, eateries, arts and more. Englewood, Florida is one of Southwest Florida’s best kept secrets for those who want to escape the crowds.
Good morning! It’s a beautiful day in Englewood, Florida. Wondering how to spend it? You’ve come to the right place! Here are our suggestions for what to see and do.
