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… Read More
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… Read More
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… Read More
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… Read More
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… Read More
“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… Read More
GUEST SAFETY & CLEAN PROPERTIES OUR HIGHEST PRIORITIES! SAFETY FIRST – PREVENTING THE SPREAD OF COVID-19 UPDATE OCTOBER 16, 2021: The United States has announced we will lift travel restrictions for vaccinated foreign travelers on November 8th, 2021. While… Read More
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
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
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