What says fall more than a festival? A pumpkin festival! This year is the fifth annual Sarasota Pumpkin Festival. If you came last year, the festival will be in a different location than you might remember. This year it will be in the heart of downtown Sarasota—Payne Park! The Sarasota Pumpkin Festival will be benefitting the … Read More “Sarasota Pumpkin Festival” »
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The historic American National Bank Building, later known as the Orange Blossom Hotel and known today as Orange Blossom Tower, is located at 1330 Main Street. It’s an architectural masterpiece and an historic Sarasota landmark that has stood since 1926. By Florida standards for that era, the American National Bank was a skyscraper – 9 floors. Built at … Read More “A Proud, Historic Symbol of Sarasota Optimism!” »
One of the most important and remarkable institutions in downtown Sarasota is the Southeastern Guide Dogs Training Center and Dog Boutique at 1618 Main Street. Southeastern Guide Dogs is a 501c.3 non-profit corporation that has received 4 stars (the highest rating) from Charity Navigator, America’s leading independent charity evaluator. More than 82% of the donations to … Read More “Downtown Sarasota is Going to the Dogs” »
Main Street in downtown Sarasota will be getting a new look this summer. Wider, all brick sidewalks, new landscaping including towering new trees, colorful new lighting, repaved streets, and parallel parking are all part of the Main Street renovations, which will begin in July and should be completed by Thanksgiving. The original plan for Main Street … Read More “Main Street Renovations Coming This Summer” »
For the first time since the recession began 7 years ago, construction cranes will rise above downtown Sarasota in 2013. Simultaneously, the most talked-about of the Sarasota downtown restaurant in years is opening to rave reviews. Downtown Sarasota is booming again with new businesses and new construction, and longtime residents can feel the excitement on the street. … Read More “Downtown Booms With New Businesses and Construction” »
Lido is where pelicans, cranes, ospreys, and eagles are always active and otters, dolphins, and manatees can often be seen nearby! With Lido’s housing communities, 5-star hotels, luxurious resorts, and delightful restaurants, Lido Key would appear to be one the friendliest, most civilized spots you’ll ever visit. Yet Lido is also a spot where pelicans, cranes, … Read More “Lido is the Spot for a Nature Safari” »
Lido Key is an island of stark contrasts. It’s directly adjacent to St. Armand’s Circle, world-famous for its urbane and contemporary shopping, dining, and entertainment. Lido Key is also the setting for coveted and sophisticated homes, waterfront mansions, and plush luxury condos, all in walking distance of St. Armand’s Circle. Yet those same stylish homes are also only … Read More “Lido Key: The Best of Both Worlds” »
While it’s one of the smaller and less-famous barrier islands off Sarasota, Lido Key is thought by many of the locals to be the region’s most beautiful jewel. With three sparkling beaches, two scenic parks, the Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium, and several examples of the historic “Sarasota School” of architecture, Lido Key is so much … Read More “The Many Delights of Lido Key” »
Summer is here in Sarasota and downtown is where most of the action is at. This weekend is no expect with some great activities that can please children, as well as adults. June 9, 2016, Sarasota Reptile and Exotic Animal Show Join us in Sarasota, FL as the Repticon team brings you ReptiDay, the one-day … Read More “Sarasota July Summer” »
Many attend the Sarasota Opera House for an opportunity to savor the intoxicating musical masterpieces from around the world, but this weekend local chefs will take the stage and serve up some delightful meals rather than arias. A Taste of Downtown Food and Wine Festival will take place this Saturday, September 13th from 1pm-4pm at … Read More “A Taste of Downtown” »