By: Susan Finch If the rising cost of a family vacation feels out of reach, you’re not alone. According to American Express the average cost of a vacation runs $4,580 for a family... Read more
Located 30 minutes north of Sarasota, FloridaEllenton Premium Outlets is where bargain prices meet designer brands. Easy to reach from I-75 and US-301 at exit 224, the 130 designer stores and brand outlet... Read more
By Vanessa Caceres Taste Sarasota’s food and agricultural bounty at one of the area’s many farmers markets. Thanks to Sarasota, Florida’s year-round sunny weather, there’s no shortage of locally grown produce. Add to... Read more
By: Vanessa Caceres Who doesn’t like free?! The Sarasota area has plenty of free things to do. From its natural beach beauty to parks and city strolls, all you need to do is... Read more
It’s always gift time at Shelly’s Gifts & Christmas Boutique, although you will find Christmas temptation year-round in this beautiful store. With 60 known brands providing over 1200 different products, there are plenty... Read more
Siesta Key, Longboat Key, and Lido Key are three neighboring barrier islands that separate Sarasota Bay from the Gulf of Mexico. They are known for their soft white sand beaches and shallow Gulf... Read more
Venice is tucked away 23 miles south of Sarasota in Southwest Florida. Voted one of the Top 10 Happiest Seaside Towns 2015 by Coastal Living, it has much to recommend it. See how... Read more
Whether you live in Sarasota or are just visiting, we have some fun facts to share about this beautiful city in Southwest Florida. See how many of these surprising facts about Sarasota you... Read more
Known as “The Sharks’ Tooth Capital of the World”, Venice lives up to its Italian namesake with Renaissance-style architecture in its historic downtown. Antique shops, boutiques, and restaurants thrive in this vibrant area... Read more
The beautiful region of Southwest Florida runs from the south end of Tampa Bay down the barrier islands and estuaries of Sarasota, Fort Myers, and Naples to the vast uninhabited acres of the Everglades... Read more