Sarasota Blog

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

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  • help you stay updated with all the Sarasota Events happening year round..

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Corona Cigar Company Lounge in Sarasota

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My review of the Corona Cigar Company Lounge in Sarasota: fine cigars, drinks and atmosphere

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Mattisons City Grille

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Mattisons City Grille is one of 3 owned by Sarasota celebrity Chef Paul Mattison

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Duval's: Fresh. Local. Seafood.

Duval's downtown is a small restaurant known for their seafood! They have been consistently voted the best seafood in Sarasota and offer an upscale casual

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October Sarasota Events Calendar

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October Sarasota Events and Happenings around Sarasota and the suncoast.

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September Sarasota Events Calendar

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September Sarasota Events and Happenings around Sarasota and the suncoast.

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August Sarasota Events Calendar

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August Sarasota Events and Happenings around Sarasota and the suncoast.

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I caught a hammerhead shark!!!

I was fishing on Anna Maria Island and we were using shrimp. We caught a sea trout and used it as bait. Then a giant hammer head shark took a bite and

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Sarasota Fourth of July fireworks from beach to shining beach!

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

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June Sarasota Events Calendar

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June Sarasota Events and Happenings around Sarasota and the Sun Coast.

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July Sarasota Events Calendar

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July Sarasota Events and Happenings around Sarasota and the suncoast.

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The Best Sarasota Restaurants for An Adventure in Good Eating!

The Sarasota restaurants you choose to dine at will depend on your mood for food. Here are some appetizing suggestions to tempt your taste buds.

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The Breakfast Cottage is in nearby Nokomis, FL.

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The Breakfast Cottage is a cozy place, usually packed, for delicious breakfast and lunch too in nearby Nokomis, FL.

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May Sarasota Events Calendar

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Fun May Sarasota events around the suncoast to do for free or inexpensively!

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Holiday Inn Lido Key - Great 'best kept' secret!

My family has been coming to Lido Key for 25+ years. We originally bought a timeshare and 4 years ago made the move to buy a home. One constant for

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Chef Rolf's New Florida Kitchen - Wow!!!

Everything OMG delicious. Best seafood I've eaten in 26 yrs. in Sarasota. Sea food done to perfection - It's fresh, juicy and beautifully presented

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