Must Do: Downtown Sarasota

While there’s plenty to see and do along the coast, turn your attention to the city of Sarasota (it’s that gorgeous, glittering skyline that greets you upon your descent from the Ringling Bridge, FYI). Head for Downtown, where you’ll quickly discover some of the area’s best restaurants, shopping and cultural institutions. The Downtown vibe is […]
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 […]
The Most Romantic Restaurants in Sarasota and Her Islands

While the Sarasota area in general enjoys a robust culinary scene, you don’t have to go far from Longboat Key to have a distinctive meal in a romantic setting. In fact, it’s often the opposite case, with city dwellers crossing the bridge to partake in the Key’s dreamy restaurants, which are often poised on the […]