A wooden footbridge leading to the beach

Outdoor Activities Archives

Cycling and Longboat Key

I have always enjoyed biking down Longboat Key. As I rode, the sun beats down on me and the salty air fills my lungs. The views are stunning; everywhere I looked there was something pretty to see.After a while, I reached… Read More

Summer Travel Outlook

Fueled by Covid vaccines and people yearning to break free from a long winter at home, the summer travel season is already booming with unprecedented inquires for vacation rentals on Longboat Key and Lido Key.  While many will be vaccinated by summer,… Read More

Safe Family Fun Activities in Sarasota

There is so much more to offer than white sand beaches and sunsets when it comes fun family things to do in Sarasota! We picked some of the areas best activities that are safe during Covid-19 and will be sure to please the… Read More

Here are the Best Longboat Key Boat Rentals

Sarasota, Florida, is an outdoor lover’s dream. Our gorgeous year-round weather means that you can enjoy some fun in the sun no matter when you stay! If you’re looking for a day out on the water, consider these Longboat Key boat… Read More

Your Guide to the Best Fishing on Lido Key

There are many ways to make your trip to Sarasota a special one. You can revel in the burgeoning arts scene, explore the coastal wetlands on a kayak, or relax on the gorgeous sugar white sand beaches. If you enjoy casting… Read More

Spotlight On Our Team: Sue

Dinner restaurant: Columbia Restaurant. The best Cuban food in town. Breakfast spot: Sage Biscuit Cafe in Bradenton. On-the-waterfront dining:  Anna Maria’s Waterfront Restaurant and Craft Bar.  Ask about their daily specials; they’re sometimes unique but always delicious. Seafood restaurant:… Read More

Spotlight On Our Team: Dallas

Dinner restaurant: So many great places in Sarasota. My home for 31 years has been Anna Maria, so if you want to think outside the box, try The Feast. It’s in a small shopping center on Anna Maria, and it’s AH-Mazing!! Make… Read More

Spotlight On Our Team: Michele Knuese

Meet our fearless leader, Michele Knuese. Having been in the local vacation rental business for over 30 years, Wisconsin-born Knuese was perfectly poised to take the helm of Florida Vacation Connection in 1994. As owner and manager, Michele calls upon her decades… Read More