Celebrating Vacation Rental Week
As we approach Vacation Rental Week, celebrated globally from March 3-7, 2025, it’s the perfect time to explore the exceptional benefits of vacation rentals for travelers, property owners, and communities. Vacation rentals offer unparalleled space and comfort, allowing guests to enjoy the privacy of a full home with ample room for relaxation. They provide customizable […]
Longboat Key Hurricane Recovery: Community Spirit Shines Through Sand Removal Efforts
After recent hurricanes left significant amounts of sand across Longboat Key’s roadways and neighborhoods, the community has come together in an impressive display of resilience and unity. As sand removal and redistribution efforts ramp up, Longboat Key is leaning on the strength of its community spirit, with friendly neighbors, local organizations, and volunteers all pitching […]
Sue VanDiver is Retiring!
We are excited to share some heartfelt news with you. After over twenty-five wonderful years with Florida Vacation Connection, our beloved Sue VanDiver has retired. While we will dearly miss her, we celebrate the incredible impact she has made on our team, our rental guests, and our homeowners. Sue’s dedication and loyalty have been a […]
Exciting Developments at Florida Vacation Connection
We are thrilled to announce that Florida Vacation Connection (FVC) has undergone significant enhancements in our core systems, market trend data software, and most recently, our team. These improvements reflect our unwavering commitment to consistently exceed owner and guest satisfaction while positioning ourselves as the premier provider of short-term rentals in this dynamic industry. Last […]
Unlock Savings: Book Directly with Florida Vacation Connection
Traveling is an enriching experience, offering new perspectives and memories that last a lifetime. However, the costs associated with vacations can sometimes be daunting. One effective strategy savvy travelers use to save money is booking directly with Florida Vacation Connection instead of through third-party online travel agents (OTAs). This approach offers financial benefits and provides […]
Women-Owned Business
Choose the right vacation rental management company and you will find a Woman at the helm. Women-owned businesses are becoming more and more successful every day. According to a study by the National Women’s Business Council, women-owned businesses have median sales of $1 million, which is twice as much as male-owned businesses. There are a […]
Restoring Traveler Confidence
“What’s it like down there?” Other than beautiful, Longboat Key is safe… and our vacation rentals clean. We know travelers want to know more, especially as we approach winter, and our guests are still on the fence about cancelling existing bookings or making a new booking. We’ve mentioned in other blog posts that we are […]
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: Anna Maria Oyster Bar. Be sure to order their award-winning Lobster Bisque. Deli: Harry’s Deli. My favorite […]
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 a reservation. Breakfast spot: Anna Maria Oyster Bar on the Bridge Street Pier. Great […]
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 of experience both in the industry and as a resident of Sarasota, leading […]
