This weekend is sure to be filled with fun! Not only are we expecting gorgeous and sunny weather, perfect for a day at the beach, but it is also Mother’s Day weekend. Here’s a quick run down of what’s happening this weekend in our area: -Friday 5/7 Palm Avenue First Friday Walk - Downtown Saraota (6pm):  Enjoy gallery openings, dining, antiques, specialty shops and live performances as member...

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Head on down to Siesta Fiesta, Siesta Key’s annual street party in the Village! This Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 5pm the streets of Siesta Key Village will transform into an all day street fair complete with arts & crafts booths, food vendors and live music. This party is a Siesta Key tradition and is not to be missed! The weather will be GORGEOUS...

COMBINING THE JOYS OF THE GULF WITH THE CHALLENGES OF GOLF Written By: Maureen Florio   Most of our guests to Anna Maria Island and Longboat Key long for the warmth of the sun and beaches of the Gulf of Mexico particularly during the cold, dreary and long months of any given Winter Season.  Relaxing on the pristine beaches along the Gulf of Mexico is the perfect way to forget those cold days and make you the...

Explore the secrets of the sea through touch pools, viewable-working labs and high-tech interactive exhibits that showcase the world-renowned research of Mote Marine Laboratory. See sharks, dolphins, manatees and sea turtles, along with more than 100 other species of marine life. Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium is a not-for-profit research and educational institution open to the public 365 days a year....