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...

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...

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...

Held annually since 1999 in Sarasota, Florida, the Sarasota Film Festival has become one of the top ten independent festivals in North America. Held in April each year, the festival’s mission is “to present unique and high-quality cinema in a festival atmosphere for the purpose of educating, stimulating and entertaining audiences.” Here is a little bit of history on the festival: In July 1998,...

Southwest Florida is known not only for its white sand beaches, but also for miles of Gulf waters, calm bays and inland waterways to explore by power or sail boat. Boating is one of the most popular activities on our Island, allowing passengers to feel the wind in their hair as they glide through the crystalline waters of Longboat Key & Anna Maria Island.   One can expect many awe inspiring experiences...

On yesterday’s Today Show, Barbara Corcoran, real estate correspondent for the Today Show told Al Roker in an interview that Sarasota, Florida is “one of the top 10 places to buy a home today!” Citing the area’s beautiful beaches, vast cultural and art opportunities, and big-city feel, Ms. Corcoran said prices have stabilized in Sarasota after a huge drop and are on the way back up. In fact,...

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....

 Red tide, a naturally occurring phenomenon, is a high concentration of a microscopic alga in the water. Learn all about this occurrence, its side effects and how it impacts your vacation time in Florida!     1.      What is red tide? Red tide occurs when there is a high concentration of a microscopic alga in the water. In Florida, the species of algae that causes most red tides is called Karenia brevis....

  Down the 7-mile stretch of white sand on the Gulf of Mexico, waves lap and sea oats sway in the dunes. Two bridal parties and a few dozen tourists assemble by The Sandbar lounge/restaurant for Anna Maria’s nightly rituals: sunset weddings and guessing which minute the red orb will drop below the horizon. The Sandbar winner typically gets a bottle of Champagne (dessert or T shirts for teetotalers). Unlike...