Sarasota Guides

Explore our curated Sarasota guides -- the best places, tips, news, and stories that define life in your city.

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Sarasota FL Gluten-Free Restaurants: A Dining Guide
So you need to eat gluten-free in Sarasota and you're tired of playing "will this make me sick" roulette every time you go out to eat? You're not alone, and…
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Best Sarasota Golf Courses: 2025 Prices, Reviews & Booking Guide
Sarasota's golf scene delivers something most Florida destinations can't: Donald Ross classics alongside modern championship layouts, all without the Naples price tags or Orlando theme park crowds. With 76 courses…
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Sarasota Kids Activities: Sports, Arts & Summer Camps Guide
Finding the right activities for your kids in Sarasota can feel like navigating a theme park without a map. With over 100 youth leagues and programs scattered across the county,…
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Florida Colleges Guide: Top Schools, Tuition & How to Get In
Let's be honest… if you're looking at colleges in Florida, you're probably already sold on the year-round sunshine and proximity to beaches. But here's what might actually surprise you: Florida…
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Florida’s Hidden Ghost Towns: Complete Guide to Ruins & Access
Florida has over 200 ghost towns hiding in its swamps, coastlines, and forests, though you'd never know it driving past the endless strip malls and gated communities. These abandoned settlements…
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Florida’s Best Lakes: Where to Fish, Swim & Avoid Gators
Florida might be famous for its beaches, but with over 30,000 lakes sprawling across 3 million acres, the state's freshwater scene deserves some serious love. Whether you're chasing trophy bass,…
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Best Scenic Drives in Florida: Complete Guide + Local Tips
Let's be honest: sometimes you need a break from Mickey Mouse and overpriced churros. Lucky for you, Florida has over 1,000 miles of scenic highways that'll make you forget all…
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After-School Programs in Sarasota FL: Free & Low-Cost Options 2025
Let's be honest – finding quality after-school care in Sarasota can feel like searching for a unicorn that accepts your insurance and doesn't cost more than your mortgage. The good…
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A child wearing an orange hat sits on a wooden dock fishing, accompanied by a large dog, with a vast, calm lake stretching into the horizon under a cloudy sky.
Best Florida Fishing Locations 2025: Maps, Tips & Regulations
Florida's fishing scene in 2025 offers extraordinary opportunities, with recent conservation efforts restoring fish populations to levels not seen in a decade. According to Captain Nathaniel Lemmon, who guides in…
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Sarasota’s Best Happy Hour Deals: Downtown to Beach Bars
Whether you're a seasoned local or visiting Florida's cultural coast, Sarasota's happy hour scene offers exceptional value across waterfront tiki bars, upscale steakhouses, and hidden neighborhood gems where $5 craft…
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Sarasota FL Neighborhoods: 2025 Homebuyer’s Complete Guide
So you're thinking about moving to Sarasota, where the beaches are white, the culture is surprisingly sophisticated, and everyone seems to own at least three pairs of flip-flops. Whether you're…
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Florida Family Attractions: Real Costs & Money-Saving Tips 2025
Let me guess… you're staring at a map of Florida wondering how to turn this peninsula into a vacation that won't require a second mortgage. Between Disney's daily price increases…
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12 Actually-Worth-It Spots for Fresh Sushi in Sarasota
If you are craving pristine fish, polished service, and a scene that suits date night or a leisurely lunch, Sarasota delivers. From chef led counters to lively rooms where rolls…
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Florida’s Best Historic Sites: Complete Travel Guide 2025
Let's be honest… when most people think of Florida, they picture theme parks, beaches, and maybe a confused alligator in someone's swimming pool. But this quirky peninsula has been collecting…
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8 Best Day Trips from Sarasota FL (Under 2 Hours Drive)
Living in Sarasota means you've basically won the Florida lottery when it comes to day trip potential. Within a two-hour drive, you can swim with manatees, explore a castle made…
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Weird Florida Laws: Balloon Bans, Protected Pigs & Horse Crimes
Florida has a reputation for the bizarre, and its legal code doesn't disappoint. While researching the Sunshine State's strangest statutes, I discovered a wild mix of genuine head-scratchers, historical oddities,…
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Florida’s Top Kayaking Destinations: Manatees, Springs & More
Florida's waterways are basically nature's version of a theme park, except the manatees are real and the alligators aren't animatronic. With 1,350 miles of coastline and over 11,000 miles of…
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Sarasota Area Consignment Shops that Live Up to the Hype
In Sarasota, refined consignment boutiques and curated resale showrooms make it easy to elevate your wardrobe and home while spending wisely. Expect designer labels, fine jewelry, and quality furnishings, plus…
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Florida Gardening Guide: Heat-Tolerant Plants & Sandy Soil Tips
If you've ever watched your tomatoes literally cook on the vine in July or wondered why your Michigan gardening book seems written in a foreign language, welcome to Florida gardening.…
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Volunteer Opportunities in Sarasota FL: Complete 2025 Guide
Look, volunteering shouldn't feel like applying for a mortgage or decoding ancient hieroglyphics. Yet here in Sarasota, with nearly 750 nonprofits desperately needing help and Florida somehow managing the lowest…
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