What do you get when you combine Charles Dickens, classic carols, Victorian costumes, colorful characters, and Christmas – all set on the captivating Bayfront estate of a bygone era? Nestled just north of the [...]

Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte Counties are packed with ways to celebrate Halloween over the next couple of weeks– from ghost hunting and haunted forests to petting zoos and pumpkin festivals. So, costumes and candy at the ready – here are 16 ways to have a spook-tacular [...]

With the Mall at University Town Center opening October 16^th, the excitement for the addition of 100 new stores and restaurants to the Sarasota area is so palpable, it can be cut with a sharp shopping bag. So, we polled part of the management team to find out which new boutiques or restaurants they can’t wait to visit. Check out their [...]

From spectacular waterfront fireworks to exciting live concerts and pets on parade, there's more than enough fun to fill your Fourth of July on Florida’s Gulf Coast. So in honor of our great nation’s birthday, we’ve rounded up 10 of the best ways to party like a patriot: 1. Start Your Engines - Fourth of July weekend in Sarasota [...]

 

The first official Mother’s Day was celebrated in the United States on May 9^th, 1914, when President Woodrow Wilson issued a presidential proclamation to establish the holiday.  One hundred years later, we are proud to uphold the tradition of honoring the women who care for us, love us, and guide us. This year’s [...]

This Friday, April 4, marks the beginning of the 2014 De Soto Seafood Festival. A much anticipated and highly popular family attraction, the three-day event celebrates all things seafood – along with live music, craft vendors and exciting activities. The Seafood Festival is a long-standing tradition that began in 1984 as the primary [...]