Sarasota Blog

Sarasota Calendar of Events

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 13:40:34 GMT

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

Siesta Key activities, events and happenings..

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 13:36:44 GMT

There are numerous Siesta Key Activities and Events throughout the "high" season. Mark your calendar for the ones you'd like to attend.

Real Estate in Sarasota Florida

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 15:42:35 GMT

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.

Coasters Restaurant: Good food and a great vantage point!

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 13:15:02 GMT

Coasters Restaurant sits up over the Intercoastal Waterway between Sarasota and Siesta Key, providing a great waterfront view along with fun dining in a friendly atmosphere.

The Best Sarasota Restaurants for Good Eating!

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 13:13:00 GMT

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.

The Best Sarasota Beaches Revealed by a Sarasota Beachcomber

Sun, 15 Aug 2010 03:44:38 GMT

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

Sarasota Florida, A Vacation Playground In Paradise!

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 14:43:22 GMT

Sarasota Florida - A Beachcomber Shows You The Best Places To Have Fun on the Sun Coast From Beaches to Dining to Attractions. Escape-to-Sarasota Florida!

Siesta Key Vacation Guide

Thu, 05 Aug 2010 03:40:17 GMT

My Siesta Key vacation guide points out the highlights of this Sarasota barrier island paradise so you can spend more time having fun upon your arrival and less time planning your fun.

Escape to Siesta Key Beach, the 2nd best beach in America!

Tue, 03 Aug 2010 14:45:33 GMT

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

Captain Curt's

Mon, 02 Aug 2010 14:24:20 GMT

We first went to this restaurant, located on Midnight Pass Road (just south of Stickney Point Road) on Siesta Key, when it was just a small local place.

Sarasota Bookstore Will Exhibit in Baltimore over Labor Day Weekend, 2010

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 03:49:13 GMT

A. Parkers Books, Inc., a Sarasota-based antiquarian bookstore, with associate locations in New Orleans and Boston, specializing in scholarly, rare and

The Sarasota Holiday Boat Parade of Lights

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:47:38 GMT

The Sarasota Holiday Boat Parade of Lights is an annual Armada of brightly and creativiely decorated boats and a real crowd pleasing event.

Your Sarasota Florida Travel Stories

Sun, 25 Jul 2010 02:13:38 GMT

This is where you can tell the rest of us Your Sarasota Florida Travel Story on Escape-to-Sarasota.com.

Fishing Sarasota Florida: A Fisherman's Paradise.

Sat, 24 Jul 2010 14:29:36 GMT

Fishing Sarasota Florida is a fisherman's paradise. Whether offshore, on shore, in the Gulf, the Intracoastal or the bays, the fish are always biting.

The Pier St Petersburg, a fun day's excursion.

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 13:34:29 GMT

The Pier St Petersburg stretches out into Tampa Bay from the bayfront of downtown St Petersburg. Shopping, dining and fishing combine with great views and fun times at The Pier St Peteersburg.

Florida Tourist Attractions Outside of Sarasota

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 18:54:42 GMT

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

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

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 20:01:44 GMT

Some tips on how best to enjoy the Sarasota Suncoast Offshore Racing Grand Prix!

Anna Maria Island Fishing - Best Spots

Sun, 11 Jul 2010 13:52:51 GMT

Anna Maria Island Fishing - Multiple Locations To Satisfy The Most Avid Fisherman on Anna Maria Island Florida.

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

Fri, 09 Jul 2010 14:39:43 GMT

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.

Siesta Fiesta, a Party in Siesta Key Village, just off Sarasota, Florida!

Mon, 05 Jul 2010 13:56:03 GMT

Siesta Fiesta is an outdoor party in Siesta Key Village with lots to experience. Here's a look at the annual outdoor party .

Sarasota Fourth of July fireworks from beach to shining beach!

Thu, 01 Jul 2010 17:17:16 GMT

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

Sarasota Shopping

Thu, 01 Jul 2010 14:38:38 GMT

Sarasota Shopping Recommendations for trip planning

Coco Grill - Sarasota, Fl - 'Hidden Gem'

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 22:26:06 GMT

Coco Grill - Five Stars - Excellent -- My wife and I have visited this new restaurant for the second time today for lunch. I have to recommend it highly

Blind Pass Beach - Off the beaten path with great gulf views

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 13:59:15 GMT

Blind Pass Beach is a long, wide span of beach, the furthest beach south in Sarasota County.

Manasota Beach - an old style Florida beach along the guf coast

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 13:52:33 GMT

Manasota Beach is an old style Florida Beach just waiting for you to discover it.

Sarasota News and Your Commentary

Sat, 19 Jun 2010 13:52:29 GMT

Sarasota News, Suncoast News and Commentarty

Venice Florida Fishing

Tue, 15 Jun 2010 19:58:47 GMT

Another popular Venice Florida Fishing location is the Venice Jetty. There are two sides to the Jetty from which you can drop a line.

Venice Fishing Pier - A great place to drop a line from high over the Gulf.

Wed, 09 Jun 2010 18:05:48 GMT

The Venice Fishing Pier sits high over the Gulf of Mexico. From this position of advantage, you can expect to catch just about anything.

Sarasota Farmers Market is where friendly faces meet Saturday mornings

Thu, 27 May 2010 19:17:48 GMT

Here are pictures from the weekly Downtown Sarasota Farmers Market, a place to stop and and smell the roses!

Venice Florida, a quaint step back in time.

Thu, 27 May 2010 19:16:48 GMT

Take a walk through the Historic Downtown of Venice Florida and you'll feel like you've walked back in time.

The Best Sarasota Attractions

Thu, 27 May 2010 19:14:39 GMT

A fulltime Sarasota resident's guide to the best Sarasota attractions.

St Armands Circle is a mecca of shops, restaurants and outdoor fun..in a circle!

Thu, 27 May 2010 19:13:30 GMT

St Armands Circle "jumps" night and day. Here's the rundown on one of our most popular Sarasota Florida Attractions.

Turtles Restaurant on Little Sarasota Bay..great view and delicious food!

Thu, 27 May 2010 19:11:50 GMT

Turtles Restaurant on Little Sarasota Bay has been a Sarasota area fixture since 1986, and it's no wonder they'be been around that long: great view, creative menu, good food, magical atmosphere!

Turtle Beach Pub has indoor and outdoor dining, where you can kick-back!

Thu, 27 May 2010 19:10:43 GMT

Tasty Sarasota Restaurants? Turtle Beach Pub on Siesta Key is only a stone's throw from Turtle Beach and has award winning grouper sandwiches, great burgers and more.

TJ Carneys Pub & Grille is a little bit of Irish all through the year.

Thu, 27 May 2010 19:09:55 GMT

TJ Carneys features both sidewalk cafe dining and an indoor pub. Along with both Irish and American Cuisine you'll also find Seafood, a little bit of Italian and there's Steak and Ribs too.

Snook Haven restaurant, a backwoods along the river kinda place.

Thu, 27 May 2010 19:09:20 GMT

At Snook Haven you'll feel like you've found the real old Florida. Snuggled in along the Myakka River in the backwoods, you'll find good scenery, a good time and good eating!

Simons Coffee House and Deli: delicious whole food breakfasts and lunches!

Thu, 27 May 2010 19:07:34 GMT

Simons Coffee House and Deli offers whole foods for breakfast and lunch. From Paninis to wraps, homemade soups and deli salads, it's all made fresh each day.

Sarasota Dining Reviews and Recommendations by You!

Thu, 27 May 2010 19:06:27 GMT

Had a great Sarasota Dining experience you'd like to tell others about? Here's the place.

The Sandbar Restaurant on North Anna Marial Island, Florida

Thu, 27 May 2010 19:05:45 GMT

The Sandbar Restaurant is right on the beach, facing the Gulf of Mexico on Anna Maria Island. Lunch and dine with spectacular views of the Gulf of Mexico. Here's my Sandbar Restaurant Review.

The Saltwater Cafe - great food with a menu of over 300 selections!

Thu, 27 May 2010 19:05:14 GMT

The Saltwater Cafe features inexpensive sandwiches to gourmet meals. With so many specialties to choose from you'll have a hard time deciding: seafood to steaks, burgers to pizza and much more!

Rotten Ralphs is one of only a few waterside Anna Maria Island Restaurants in Br

Thu, 27 May 2010 19:04:28 GMT

Rotten Ralphs on historic Bridge Street Pier on Anna Maria Island Florida has a wide variety of menu choices, including seafood, and a water side location with fantastic views of the harbor.

Rosebuds Steak and Seafood House is a delicious experience.

Thu, 27 May 2010 19:03:01 GMT

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

Rod and Reel Pier Restaurant is unique and off the beaten path!

Thu, 27 May 2010 19:02:15 GMT

The Rod and Reel Pier Restaurant features on-the-water old Florida charm, delicious food, and a spectacular view of Tampa Bay. See photos and read more.

Pops Sunset Grill, a little of old Florida to go with your lunch or dinner.

Thu, 27 May 2010 19:01:36 GMT

Pops Sunset Grill is the place to be for sunset dining. The menu includes a wide variety of favorites. From seafood selections like scampi and grouper to burgers and steak.

Phillippi Creek Restaurant and Oyster Bar is a seafood lover's paradise.

Thu, 27 May 2010 19:00:47 GMT

Phillippi Creek Restaurant and Oyster Bar has water views from almost anywhere in the restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating available and an extensive menu of seafood and land lover specialties.

Mi Pueblo Restaurant...a Fiesta of a good time!

Thu, 27 May 2010 19:00:15 GMT

Mi Pueblo Restaurant is a fun and traditional Mexican Restaurant and Cantina with 3 Sarasota and Venice area locations. Good food and Margaritas!

Mama Leones Italian Restaurant - Enjoy old and new specialties.

Thu, 27 May 2010 18:59:39 GMT

Mama Leones is a sparkling clean and delicious Italian-Mediterranean style restaurant. Come hungry, sit back and let Mama take good care of you!

The Linger Lodge A Throw Back to the Olden Days of Florida

Thu, 27 May 2010 18:58:57 GMT

The Linger Lodge and its associated campground is tucked away and nestled in alongside a branch of the Braden River, off the beaten path just off I-75 in Bradenton, Florida.

The Daiquiri Deck in Siesta Village is a fun and tasty hang-out!

Thu, 27 May 2010 18:58:09 GMT

The Daiquiri Deck is an open air, Key West style restaurant and bar with a wide variety of menu items from burgers to surf & turf to pasta. Yum! Check out the review in my Sarasota Dining Guide.

Sarasota Restaurants, The Columbia Restaurant

Thu, 27 May 2010 18:57:29 GMT

One of the finest of Sarasota Restaurants, the Columbia Restaurant offers a delicious Spanish/Cuban menu and is located on St. Armand's Circle.