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November 8, 2021Welcome to “Circus City, USA”

Sarasota, FL, has maintained the nickname “Circus City” for decades. Beginning with The Ringing Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus headquarters to training a new generation of circus performers at The Sailor Circus Academy and honoring the greats throughout circus history, this Florida city is…

November 2, 2021Travel Around the World When You Visit Gulf Gate in Sarasota

Located merely ten minutes from the glistening water and pure white sand beaches of Siesta Key, Gulf Gate is one of Sarasota’s best-kept secrets; just ask the local residents who often hang out here! With an endless amount of international cuisine between restaurants, cafes, and…

October 25, 2021John Ringling’s Legacy Beyond the Circus

John Ringling is most commonly recognized and credited for bringing the circus to Sarasota. While his great legacy as a circus mogul lives on, John Ringling’s impact on one of Florida’s popular Gulf Coast cities also includes art collections, socialite events, investments, real…

October 18, 2021Exploring Cultural Icons of Sarasota

Every place around the world has something truly iconic that defines the location. For instance, Paris has the Eiffel Tower, New York City has the Statue of Liberty, and Ontario is home to Niagara Falls. Of course, Sarasota is often defined by the…

October 11, 2021The Ultimate Guide to St. Armands Circle

Less than 25 minutes from Best Western Siesta Key, is St. Armands Circle. A dog-friendly and family-friendly part of town that makes for a lively night out or a pleasurable afternoon. If you are looking for a change of scenery, a little break from…

October 6, 2021Planning a Day Trip to Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium

Rain or shine, a day trip to the Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium is sure to be an exciting, interesting, and eye-opening experience. From reef animals and sea turtles to manatees, sharks, stingrays, and more, there is no shortage of marine wildlife here, making…

September 28, 2021Deciphering Sarasota from Siesta Key

While researching and making your plans to visit the world-renowned Siesta Key, you may begin to form the question “what is the difference between Siesta Key and Sarasota?” Well, you have come to the right place to find your answer! Your friends and local experts…

September 21, 2021Exploring Myakka River State Park

Vacationers who are looking for even more of an escape from their busy daily lives can find peacefulness under the palm and oak trees in Myakka River State Park. The 58 square-mile park proves to be one of the largest and oldest state…

September 14, 2021What Is the Gulf of Mexico?

What makes the beaches on the west coast of Florida different from the beaches on Florida’s east coast? Aside from the powdery white quartz sand, the beaches of Siesta Key border the Gulf of Mexico. This means brilliant blue and turquoise waters that ebb and…

September 8, 2021Your Guide to Finding Prehistoric Shark’s Teeth Near Siesta Key

Did you know that just south of Siesta Key is the “Shark’s Tooth Capital of the World?” The best place to hunt for shark’s teeth is in the Gulf of Mexico at Caspersen Beach in Venice. With its converging currents washing sediment and…