Sarasota Local Guide

Looking for your next foodie adventure? Our Food Truck Rally event is back at North Jetty Park! Happening on Nov. 7, Dec. 5 and Jan. 9 from 5-9 p.m., enjoy tasty treats, live entertainment and games.
📍1000 S. Casey Key Road, Nokomis. More info here: bit.ly/foodtruckrallyevent 🚚🥙

✨A Sarasota weekend you’ll never forget✨ Follow @NabetsiTravels for the best Florida itineraries, hidden gems, and travel tips 👇🏼 🌊 Bean Point – North end of Anna Maria Island, Anna Maria, FL 34216 Tip: Street parking only, so arrive early. No swimming here due to strong currents. 🏖 Siesta Key Beach – 948 Beach Rd, Siesta Key, FL 34242 Tip: Famous for its powdery quartz sand—arrive before 10am to snag good parking. ☀️ Lido Beach – 400 Ben Franklin Dr, Sarasota, FL 34236 Tip: Less crowded than Siesta Key, but parking fills fast on weekends. 🌿 Myakka River State Park – 13208 State Rd 72, Sarasota, FL 34241 Tip: $6 per car. Don’t miss the canopy walk and bring bug spray. 🎨 The Ringling Museum – 5401 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota, FL 34243 Tip: Free admission on Mondays, but Ca’ d’Zan mansion requires a separate ticket. 💋 Unconditional Surrender Statue – 5 Bayfront Dr, Sarasota, FL 34236 Tip: Take a photo with the WWII “kissing statue” and stroll Bayfront Park for marina views. 🌸 Marie Selby Botanical Gardens – 1534 Mound St, Sarasota, FL 34236 Tip: Famous for orchids and bayfront views—go in the morning for fewer crowds and cooler weather. From sunrises on Anna Maria Island to sunsets on Siesta, Sarasota is full of magic. Save this list for your next trip ✨ #SarasotaWeekend #FloridaHiddenGems #ExploreFlorida #ThingstoDoInFlorida #NabetsiTravels #fblifestyle

Sarasota’s Big Heart Fuels the Future of Arts and Conservation Generosity runs deep in Sarasota and Manatee counties. This year’s landmark gifts are enriching the arts, preserving nature, and impacting generations to come.

👻 Lakewood Ranch YMCA Hosts Spooktacular Trunk or Treat! | Macaroni KID Bradenton Families are invited to join the Lakewood Ranch YMCA for a frightfully fun evening at our annual Trunk or Treat on Saturday, October 18, from 5:30 PM to 8:30P…

SARASOTA BEACH EVENT!! Join us for an evening where music 🎹 and meditation 🧘‍♀️ meet on on Sarasota's Siesta Beach 🏖. Watch Murray Hidary play live compositions on his piano that you can only hear through our exclusive provided headphones 🎧 while you enjoy your beach sunset 🌅 and ocean 🌊 surroundings.