Sarasota Blog

The Sarasota Blog is my mini-travelogue about Sarasota and the surrounding suncoast area. It will:

• let you know when new or updated pages appear on escape-to-sarasota.com, telling you about a new "find" or adventure to put on your "to do" list for your visit..

• help keep you up to date on travel tips and news from in and around the Sarasota area..

• point out some things that you may have missed on the escape-to-sarasota.com web site..

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Real Estate in Sarasota Florida

Real Estate in Sarasota Florida comes in all shapes, sizes and prices. From the beach to the country, there's a home waiting for you.

The Casey Key Fish House is a casual waterfront seafood grill and bar.

The Casey Key Fish House: laid back, relaxed and "old Florida." With delicious food and a spectacular water view, it doesn't get much better. Order a burger and beer or special seafood dish and wine.

The Annual Sarasota Motorcycle Festival brings Thunder By the Bay.

The Thunder by the Bay Sarasota Motorcycle Festival kick starts the New Year with parties, barbecues, a bike show and poker run!

Sarasota Calendar of Events

The best of the best fun, free (or next to nothing) things to do in our Sarasota Calendar of Events.

Sarasota Fourth of July fireworks from beach to shining beach!

Here's where to see the best events and fireworks dispays on a Sarasota Fourth of July.

The Siesta Sand Sculpture Contest brings out the creativity!

Talent and creativity abound in both young and old at the annual Siesta Sand Sculpture Contest where you could win a cash prize!

The Florida Aquarium Tampa is a day long adventure of fun and entertainment.

The Florida Aquarium features exhibits focusing on wetlands to aquariums, bays and beaches to coral reefs and more for the budding Jacques Cousteau in you! There’s even a wild dolphin ecotour.

Escape to Siesta Beach, the 2nd best beach in all of Florida and 3rd in America!

An insider's view and review of the highly popular, world reknown Siesta Beach on Siesta Key.

The Myakka Park Nature Trail

A walk though the Myakka Park Nature Trail is like a leisurely stroll through a sub tropical forest.

The Best Sarasota Beaches Revealed by a Sarasota Beachcomber

Escape to Paradise on our Sarasota Beaches. Reviews and Pictures of The Best Sarasota Beaches.

Florida Camping is a great outdoor adventure at Myakka River State Park.

Florida camping at Myakka River State Park comes in a variety of settings. From RV camping to tent camping and cabin camping, you have your pick of how you'd like to experience the Florida outdoors.

Nokomis Beach - A Family Friendly Escape on Casey Key, Sarasota County Florida

An insider's look at and review of Nokomis Beach, one of Sarasota, Florida's most popular and family friendly beaches.

Caspersen Beach is the place to escape to and get away from it all!

With many Sarasota Beaches to explore, Caspersen Beach should be on your list. It's one of the more secluded Sarasota beaches.

Florida Tourist Attractions Outside of Sarasota

Florida Tourist Attractions outside of Sarasota are a short drive from the Sun Coast for a nice one day road trip.

Sarasota, Florida, A Vacation Playground In Paradise

A Sarasota beachcomber shows you the best places to have fun in the Sarasota Sun and on the Gulf Coast Beaches.

Escape to Venice Beach Florida, The Shark's Tooth Capitol of the World!

Venice Beach Florida is another spectacular Sarasota Area beach on which to explore or relax!

Oscar Scherer State Park Earth Day

The Oscar Scherer State Park Earth Day Celebration feaures free admission, live wild animal exhibits and free nature events all day at this popular Sarasota County Park

Sea World Orlando Florida

Sea World Orlando Florida is a short drive from Sarasota and makes a great day trip. If you're interested in life in the sea there are some magical moments to experience at this Orlando attraction.

Weather in Sarasota: here's a look at what to expect during the year.

Looking for the perfect time of year to come and experience the best weather in Sarasota? And just when might that perfect time of year be for a visit? Read more about our weather's seasonal changes.

Venice Sharks Tooth Festival

The Venice Sharks Tooth Festival is an annual event. Here's the scoop on the famed fossil festival!

Siesta Key Florida Real Estate

How to own a piece of Siesta Key Florida Real Estate for a fraction of the cost.

Crescent Beach on Siesta Key is a great place to stroll along the white sand!

Crescent Beach is lined with condos and hotels as a backdrop against this beautiful Gulf of Mexico Beach

The Best Sarasota Restaurants for Good Eating!

The Sarasota Restaurants you choose to dine at will depend on your mood for food. Here are some appealing appetizers to tempt your taste buds.

Rosebuds Steak and Seafood House is a delicious experience.

Rosebuds Steak and Seafood House offers top notch food and service to make a memorable meal in a rose-filled dining room.

Sharkys on the Pier..a dining spot on the beach with good food and great views.

Sharkys on the Pier is right on the beach with beautiful views of the Gulf of Mexico and tasty treats to eat and drink in a picture postcard setting.

The Sarasota Suncoast Offshore Racing Spectacle and how best to enjoy it!

A local adventurer's tips on how best to enjoy the Sarasota Suncoast Offshore Racing Grand Prix!

Myakka River State Park, near Sarasota: where Nature and Wildlife Abound!

A nature lover’s guide to Myakka River State Park; from nature trails to alligators, birds, biking and hiking, this is the place to experience "Wild Florida."

The Cincinnati Reds Rally officially starts the spring training season.

The Cincinnati Reds Rally officially starts the spring training season in Sarasota, Florida. Here are pictures from the festivities.

Baseball Spring Training Sites around the Sarasota, Florida area.

The Sarasota area's baseball spring training sites come to life in late February with the crack of a bat. Here's an upclose view of spring training activites and festivities around Sarasota.

Airline tickets to Sarasota

Getting airline tickets to Sarasota Bradenton International Airport are a snap if you plan and book early enough.