Lido Key, located just off the coast of Sarasota, Florida, is a fantastic destination for families seeking both relaxation and adventure. With its beautiful beaches, family-friendly attractions, and plenty of outdoor activities, there’s no shortage of things to do for families… Read More
Longboat Key, a barrier island off the coast of Sarasota, Florida, is not just a paradise for vacationers but also a crucial nesting ground for sea turtles. Every year, from May through October, these majestic creatures return to the shores of… Read More
TURTLE SEASON May 1 – October 31 We hope you enjoy our beautiful beaches during your stay. In addition to being a great place to enjoy the sun and surf, our beaches are important nesting areas for sea turtles and our dunes are… Read More
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
Every year, when October 15th rolls around, Floridians get their crab crackers ready. It’s the harvest—and not the kind in the garden. No, this one’s water based, yielding up the Sunshine State’s most scrumptious crustacean, the stone crab. For eight months, crabbers… Read More
You’ve probably heard about Sarasota’s wildlife scene—frolicking dolphins, osprey and egret, sandhill cranes plucking along the shore. . Our warm coastal waters are rich with manatee and all manner of fish, a dynamic ecosystem that many creatures call home. But there’s one… Read More
One of the best reasons to spend the summer in Sarasota is to experience its Powerboat Grand Prix Festival, a major offshore race that takes place in the Gulf, held this year from June 23 to July 4. Now in its… Read More
Spend just a little time in the Longboat Key area, and you’ll inevitably find yourself at Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium, one of the city’s most… Read More