2017

Meet the Shark Brothers of North Port: Sean and Brooks Paxton

At a young age, brothers Sean and Brooks Paxton became enamored, actually obsessed, with sharks after watching the 1975 blockbuster movie JAWS. The film depicts a coastal New England town terrorized by a great white shark that is hunted down by a sheriff, a marine biologist and a crusty boat captain. 

Keep the little ones – or the big ones – engaged and entertained with a Sarasota Scavenger Hunt. How many can they find? #MySarasota.

At the Beach

(Remember: If the creature is alive, please observe and enjoy, but handle carefully and return to its home safely)

Learn about the local and unique Florida wildlife that exists in Sarasota County and have made this sub-tropical environment their home.

Sarasota abounds with wildlife, both big and small, on the land, in the sea, and in the sky. Many are unique to the region and, while enjoying Sarasota, various critters may cross your path that make you wonder “What did I just see?” Here are your answers for many of the common, misunderstood, or unusual of the Floridian faunae.

Find out what one organization is doing to draw attention to our growing local food community.

For some time we’ve been hearing about the importance of “eating local,” but what does that really mean? 

We go to grocery stores to stock up on items, many of which are found on a year-round basis, like strawberries, tomatoes and lettuce. Their sources could be from North Carolina, California, Florida, Mexico, Chile or any number of growing regions, but if we can find them in our local markets, aren’t we ‘eating local?’ Not necessarily. . .

Learn what’s happening at this gem in our community

Our community boasts many amazing businesses, non-profits and organizations. But there’s one that’s a bit unique, off the beaten path, chock-full of learning opportunities, and always a fun place to visit. So, what is it?!?

The holidays approach, start planning recipes for special events, such as the Florida Butternut Squash and Sage Lasagna

The ultimate comfort food: bread and butter with orange marmalade, this is a dish to impress any guest with flavor that shouts Florida!

It sounds like something your grandmother would make, doesn’t it?

The ultimate in comfort food, bread and butter pudding is a yummy dish to serve during the holidays or any time of year.

Flavored with orange marmalade, this dish is rich with creamy custard - creating a flavor that shouts “Florida!”