It's no secret that the Gulf Coast is a cultural playground filled with amenity for all ages, but sometimes all the options can make it hard to choose just one. Rather than share a collective list of all the many attractions, here are three activities we're loving right now about our tri-county area in summer. [...]

The Gulf Coast is a great place to call home for a wide variety of people - the year-round sunshine and warm temperatures, the dynamic culture that reflects both a fast and slow pace of life, the multitude of award-winning beaches and golf. We could go on all day, but we won't. You may not get that hour back in your day, and we want you out [...]

As we March into the second quarter of 2019 (pun intended), we're reminded that part of what makes this season fly by as fast as it does are the picturesque landscapes that dot our coastlines. Whether you're a seasonal or full-time resident, or just discovering the region for the first time by talking to one of our [...]

From one of the "South's Best Cities" to being named a "Dreamy Beach Town for Entrepreneurs," Sarasota, Manatee, and Charlotte counties have been raking in some impressive national accolades in 2018. When compiling the year's list, we certainly noticed a number of themes. Consider us spoiled but it's not so surprising to read that our [...]

November is already upon us (can you believe it?). It seems like our grills had only just cooled from the summer cookout season and now, we’re already in the midst of the winter holidays. The middle of the fourth quarter is quite active in Florida – not just with the peak of real estate buying season and holiday preparations, but the [...]

If you’ve visited downtown Venice lately, you may find that change is afoot. The lovely Gulf Coast locale is known for its charming pedestrian-friendly streets, unique boutiques and restaurants, and tropical island-setting. And what has always been a remarkably scenic experience is getting something of a facelift this [...]

The spring season is showing no signs of slowing down! With so much happening in Sarasota, Manatee, and Charlotte counties, we are bringing you a recap of some of the April highlights you won't want to miss. And to top it all off, we are bringing back your favorite video series with a punch of personality - The Saunders in 60! [...]

From “#1 Beach” to “Best City for Small Businesses”, our region saw its share of notable achievements in 2017. We've compiled a list of Manatee, Charlotte, and Sarasota accolades - 20 more reasons why we love where we live. [...]

Perhaps you’ve felt it? A fresh wind from the north signifying the end of summer. As the warmer months melt into fall, our region is abuzz with festivals and fun happenings. Here’s a list of some of our favorites. See if you can make it to all of them! [...]

Next Tuesday marks Independence Day, a special date filled with picnics and parades, fun and fireworks, and a fabulous occasion to proudly sing the Star Spangled Banner. The Sarasota area hosts a number of exciting events sure to make July 4th weekend special for all ages, and we’ve rounded up some of the best ones right here: [...]