Category: Downtown Sarasota

November 15, 2021Your Guide to Holiday Festivals, Parades, & Lights Near Siesta Key

Traveling to Siesta Key in November and December is a lovely way to hang onto those summer moments for a bit longer. With average temperatures in the 70s and the white-sand beaches still bursting with life, a trip to Florida this time of…

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 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…

July 19, 2021Sarasota Farmers Market: Fresh Finds, Entertainment, and More!

Enjoyed by locals and visitors every Saturday, the Sarasota Farmers Market has been filling the streets of downtown Sarasota with yogis, musicians, food, drinks, fresh produce, artisans, flowers, and more since 1979. Founded by Paul Thorpe and the Downtown Merchants Association, this weekly event…

June 8, 2021The Best Brunches in Siesta Key for Each Day of the Week

Start each day of vacation on the right foot with the best brunches and family breakfast spots right in Siesta Key. Aside from being the most important meal of the day, indulging in a glorious spread of local favorites, from farm-fresh eggs and artisan toasts…

April 14, 2021How to Vacation in Sarasota Like it’s the Roaring ’20s

Apart from the jewel-toned waters and white sand beaches, Sarasota offers many opportunities to discover and experience the historic roaring ’20s. While hotels were rising and tourists from the North flocked to the up-and-coming vacation hotspot 100 years ago, historic landmarks and culture were also…