2018

“This is an exciting time.” That’s how Erin Silk, CEO of Venice MainStreet, classifies everything that will be going on in downtown Venice this summer.

Mango season is approaching in Sarasota. Here’s what to do with these orbs of heaven falling from the treetops.

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

If you’ve scheduled a summer visit to Sarasota, your swimsuits may already be in the suitcase. But what should you pack for the times you’re not basking on the beach or lounging by the pool? When you’re shopping, dining or visiting an attraction, think light fabrics, casual vibes and layers.

When you’re on vacation, you don’t have to carve out time to devote to a shopping spree. From a restaurant to botanical gardens, gift stores are filled with special items and souvenirs you can take home for yourself or a loved one.

It's been less than a year, but a new Sarasota hotel is garnering high praise from visitors according to the popular hotel-booking service TripAdvisor.

According to a recent article, TripAdvisor put the Carlisle Inn on its "7 of the top hotels in Florida" list.

TripAdvisor says its list was assembled "based off of feedback and reviews from TripAdvisor travelers," and shared this excerpt from a review of the new hotel in Sarasota's Pinecraft community:

Sarasota’s beaches and amenities don’t just appeal to the living. Apparently, some former residents love it so much, they stuck around after death.

“We definitely have our scary ghosts,” says Sarafina Murphy-Gibson, a tour guide with Discover Sarasota Tours. “But there are a lot of happy ghosts. We’re kind of like the land of Caspers.”