With picture perfect weather along the Gulf Coast, April is one of the busiest months of the year. We have compiled a list of not-to-be-missed events that will have you rubbing elbows with stars, seeing provocative live theater, and maybe even catching a home run! [...]

Over 1,350 photos from hundreds of participants covering four Gulf Coast counties, $2,000 in prize money, four weekly winners, one grand prize winner, and more stunning sunset snapshots than we could have possibly imagined, and the close of the #SaundersSights photo contest  goes out with a [...]

In 1968, the opening of Sarasota’s Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall helped the city realize its ambitious vision of becoming Florida’s premier destination for the arts and culture.  Now nearly 50 years later, a group of engaged local citizens and organizations—calling itself [...]

A conference promoting People, Ideas, Nature, and Creativity (PINC) is making its American debut in Sarasota on November 6^th. For over fifteen years, PINC has been a stand-out event in the Netherlands, drawing crowds from all over the world. This year, it was Sarasota that drew PINC for its state-side introduction. Similar in format to [...]

How do you tell the story of a unique property in a way that is interesting while also defining the essence of the house and the community? Well, if you live in Sarasota, where the sea and sky marries arts and culture, then the canvas for creativity is as endless as the shimmering Gulf horizon. Such was the background for a recent [...]

Record levels of buying have led to a persistent shortage of available properties in our lifestyle-rich region.  Thus the option to buy new is well worth considering—especially if you’ve ever pictured yourself living in a new home or condominium. The [...]

Record levels of buying have led to a persistent shortage of available properties in our lifestyle-rich region.  Thus the option to buy new is well worth considering—especially if you’ve ever pictured yourself living in a new home or condominium. The [...]

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 [...]

Sun-drenched, white sand beaches. Thrilling arts and culture. Championship golf courses. These are just some of the things that make the Sarasota area such an incredible place to live – but it may surprise you to learn that we can also add award-winning, world-class cuisine to the list.

With the highest concentration of Zagat®-rated restaurants in Florida, Sarasota is a bona fide foodie’s heaven, and [...]

Tucked away amid a sprinkling of brightly colored cottage-like boutiques and cafes, you will find The Tea House. This treasure-trove of tea first appeared on the Sarasota scene in the fall of 2013, and has been filling dainty cups with an astounding variety of the fragrant beverage ever since.

A whimsical country garden setting – complete [...]