Florida is a household name for golf. Many people visit or retire to the state to experience all the beauty and challenges its golf courses offer. But if there’s one city in the state that has continually grown in popularity for a number of reasons, including golf, it’s Sarasota. It has even generated buzz in…
Looking for somewhere to drive your brand new Land Rover? Why not try one of the amazing Lakewood Ranch restaurant options? Whether you’re looking for a seafood establishment or a new fusion restaurant, we’ve got your best options here. Check out these 10 unmissable Lakewood Ranch restaurants. 1. LUCKY PELICAN Address: 6239 Lake Osprey Drive…
Throughout the United States, there are approximately 23.8 million people who play golf. If you’re a golfer, you probably search for a course no matter where you go. Do you have an upcoming trip to Sarasota planned? Do you want to find a great golf course to visit while you’re there? There are tons of…
Every year, more than one million people come from all over to visit the great city of Sarasota. When most people think of a visit to Florida, they think of warm, sandy beaches and bright blue ocean views. If this is your idea of a great Florida trip, keep reading. Listed below are some of…
As every Floridian will proudly point out, the Sunshine State is much more than the sum of its spectacular beaches, iconic theme parks and endless variety of recreational opportunities. No matter how esoteric your preferences, there is no end to Florida’s leisure options, including an exceptional choice of venues to challenge your off-road driving skills….
The first time I visited Parrish, Florida was more than 20 years ago, not long after I moved to the Sarasota-Bradenton area. I had to meet a prospective client in the small east Manatee hamlet and was in route to the address they had given me. After driving on a two-lane country road for what…
SIESTA KEY In the 1880s, homesteaders began settling on what once was “Sarasota Key,” now Siesta Key. However, few remained long enough to take claim. Siesta Key was no more than a home for swarms of mosquitos, poisonous snakes, and other predators back then. In 1906, Capt. Louis Roberts and his wife Ocean Hansen Roberts…
It is impossible to accurately recount the history of Sarasota without acknowledging the role the automobile played in fueling the state’s spectacular growth and development. Indeed, Florida’s evolution from a sweltering, mosquito-infested backwater into the nation’s third most populous state almost always includes harrowing tales about how men battled the harshest of elements in order…
