721 Linley St. Exterior Front Each month, we advertise one property as our “Featured Property of the Month.” These homes are all exceptional rentals offering everything a traveler expects when embarking on a vacation. This month’s featured property is a great waterfront cottage on Linley St. in the Village of Longboat Key! This spacious 2 bedroom 2 bath cottage, situated in the historic village on the...

The most important aspect when choosing a vacation rental for travelers are the amenities available to them. Whether it’s a fully stocked kitchen or wireless internet, guests want all of the comforts of home plus a few little extras to make their vacation time a memorable and relaxed experience. www.HomeAway.com has put together a very useful “Top Ten” list based on what traveler’s are searching for...

Known for our white sand beaches and vast cultural attractions, Sarasota has once again been included in AmericanStyle Magazine’s annual list of Top 25 Small Cities for Art in America. The city’s uniqueness and commitment to the arts were just a couple of the reasons why we rose from number 11 last year to number 4 this year. Here’s to #1 next year!!! To view the AmericanStyle Magazine Top...

It’s time to plan your Florida summer vacation and Sun Resorts International has an offer you can’t refuse! June 1, 2010 - Sept. 30, 2010 we are offering a discount of 10% off our standard weekly rates on most of our beach houses. We have properties on Longboat Key, Anna Maria Island and in Bradenton - all come fully equipped with great island decor, full kitchens and many have amazing gulf or bay...

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...

Mike & Lissy Thanks to Mike over at ScenicRentals.com for writing a great article on the Beach Castle for his blog. Lissy was happy to welcome Mike and his wife a few weeks back as they were making their way across Florida, gathering new clients in each city they visited. They loved their beach front condo so much that they wanted to tell the world! To read the article click here.

This Saturday, April 3, is the annual Beach Castle Resort Easter Picnic! The kid’s Easter Egg Hunt starts at 11:30am and will be immediately followed by the poolside picnic. Hot dogs, chips and soda will be provided. This is one of the busiest weeks at the Beach Castle and we anticipate a great deal of guests to attend. The weather for the weekend looks warm and sunny…perfect for an pool party!

The Beach Castle Resort on Longboat Key is now offering a weekend vacation special…perfect for those looking for a quick getaway to one of the best island’s in Florida! April 12 - May 23, 2010, receive a free night when you book 2 nights.

We absolutely LOVE when guests take the time to tell us how much they enjoyed their time at the Beach Castle. Customer service is our top priority and receiving positive feedback allows us to know exactly how a guest’s experience was. In fact, we have had so many positive reviews on www.TripAdvisor.com within the past few months that we have moved from the #15/18 most popular resort on Longboat Key to...

The move to the Whitney Beach Plaza was a success and we are all settling into our new office quite well. Though we encountered a few minor moving problems, including downed telephone lines, we are now back up and running smoothly and appreciate everyone’s support and understanding attitude. We have welcomed many past guests over the last few days and the traffic at the shopping plaza has brought in a...