Where to eat, what to do, and when to visit Sarasota's beaches.
Local guides written by people who actually live and host here. Updated bi-weekly.
Where to Park on Siesta Key Without Losing Your Mind
Siesta Key has free and paid parking options most visitors miss. Here's exactly where to go, what it costs, and when to show up.
Why Siesta Key Is America's #1 Beach Again
Tripadvisor's 2026 Travelers' Choice Best of the Best named Siesta Key #1 in America. Here's what keeps it winning — and how to visit without the headache.
Sarasota Film Festival 2026: A Local's Guide
The Sarasota Film Festival runs April 2026. Here's which films to see, which parties to attend, and how to snag passes before they sell out.
Siesta Key Spring Break 2026: Dates, Crowds & Parking
Spring break on Siesta Key runs mid-March through mid-April 2026. Here's exactly when it peaks, when to avoid, and how to survive it as a visitor or local.
What's New in Sarasota for 2026
New restaurants, hotel renovations, and major events are reshaping Sarasota in 2026. Here's what locals are actually excited about this year.
Sarasota Holiday Lights & Events: December 2025
Selby Gardens, St. Armands, the Ringling, and a Marina Jack boat parade—here's every major Sarasota holiday event in December 2025 plus a one-day plan.
Sarasota Restaurants Open Thanksgiving 2025
Five Sarasota restaurants serving Thanksgiving dinner in 2025 — with confirmed hours, price ranges, and honest takes on what's worth booking.
Stone Crab Season Is Open: Where to Eat in Sarasota
Stone crab season opened October 15. Here's where to eat claws in Sarasota right now, what size to order, and which docks they come off of.
Siesta Key in September: Hurricane Season Guide
September is peak hurricane season on Siesta Key—and the cheapest, quietest month to visit. Here's what to watch, where to go, and when to leave.
5 Late-Summer Day Trips from Sarasota Worth the Drive
From tarpon fishing at Boca Grande to slow afternoons on Anna Maria Island, here are five Gulf Coast day trips under 90 minutes from Sarasota this August.
Best July 4th Fireworks in Sarasota & Siesta Key 2025
Sarasota's top July 4th fireworks spots in 2025: Bayfront Park, Siesta Key Village, and Venice Pier—plus parking tips, arrival times, and free vantage points.
Sarasota Music Festival 2025: What to Expect
The Sarasota Music Festival runs through June at Holley Hall. Here's what locals actually go to, where to park, and where to eat before or after.
Stone Crab Season Ends May 1: Best Spots in Sarasota
Stone crab season closes May 1 in Florida. Here's where to get the last claws in Sarasota and Siesta Key before they're gone until October.