Gardening for Good

Sarasota Garden Project Connects Veterans to Local Food

Veterans band together to experience the "therapy" of growing their own food.

02/29/2016 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Authentic Florida

Where to Pick Fresh Florida Citrus Straight From the Grove

Stop and smell the orange blossoms.

02/24/2016 By Robin Draper

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Keep Sarasota County Beautiful Receives National Award

The award recognizes certified affiliates of Keep America Beautiful for creating clean, green and beautiful communities.

02/23/2016 Research by staff

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Mascot Race Promotes Mote Run for the Turtles

Run for the Turtles takes place April 2. The 5K, 1-mile run is Mote’s longest-standing fundraiser.

02/23/2016 Research by staff

Authentic Florida

Ocala is an Adventurer's Paradise

Ocala, once considered a dusty Central Florida cow town, is an adventurer’s paradise with rolling hills, horse farms, a national forest and one of Florida’s oldest tourist attractions, Silver Springs State Park.

02/10/2016 By Robin Draper

Talking Points

How to Sound Smart About: Making Florida's State Parks Free

The Florida Legislature is considering waiving entrance fees at state parks for an entire year, starting July 1.

02/01/2016 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Article

Dade City's 2016 Kumquat Festival Kicks Off This Weekend

The 2016 Dade City Kumquat Festival, now in its 20th year, kicks off on Jan. 30.

01/18/2016 By Robin Draper

My New Hometown

New College’s Emily Saarinen is Saving Florida Butterflies

The NCF professor continues her research into using genetics to save certain Florida butterfly species from extinction.

01/18/2016 By Ilene Denton Photography by Jennifer Soos

Plant Love

Selby Gardens 40th Anniversary Orchid Show Kicks Off February 14

Nearly 2,000 orchids will be on display.

01/18/2016 By Ilene Denton

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Florida's Adventure Coast

01/06/2016 By Robin Draper

Article

2016 Space Coast Birding and Wildlife Festival

12/22/2015 By Robin Draper

Authentic Florida

Three Authentic Florida Holiday Destinations

Robin Draper shares three of her favorite Authentic Florida holiday destinations.

12/08/2015 By Robin Draper

Guide to Beaches

A Guide to Sarasota Beaches

An insider's guide to Sarasota beaches.

12/01/2015 By John McCarthy

"I Do" All Over Again

What It's Like to Renew Your Wedding Vows on Siesta Key Beach on Valentine's Day

The longtime annual wedding vow renewal event, sponsored by Sarasota County parks and rec, takes place around Valentine’s Day.

12/01/2015 By Ilene Denton

Beach Day

6th Annual Siesta Key Crystal Classic Kicks Off This Weekend

The 6th annual Siesta Key Crystal Classic Master Sand Sculpting Competition kicks off at Siesta Key Beach this Friday, Nov. 13.

11/11/2015 By Savannah Handerson

Article

Authentic Florida: Pasco County's Iconic Stilt Houses

Thirty miles northwest of Tampa, Pasco County's wooden fishing camps, known as stilt houses, are reminders of Florida's past.

09/23/2015 By Robin Draper

Article

Charlotte Harbor and Its Islands

Charlotte Harbor has many hidden treasures among its nine coastal and four island communities, making it one of Florida’s top eco-tourism destinations.

08/31/2015 By Robin Draper

Article

Weekend Getaway: Hotel Zamora in St. Pete Beach

Chef Judi takes a trip over the Skyway to visit Hotel Zamora in St. Pete Beach.

08/25/2015 By Judi Gallagher

Article

A Visit to Sarasota Jungle Gardens

Sarasota’s Jungle Gardens is an old-timey tourist attraction that has withstood the test of time and continues to deliver pure charm for the entire family.

08/08/2015 By Robin Draper

Article

It's the Shark Days of Summer at Mote

Dive deep with Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium's shark researchers during Shark Days.

08/06/2015 By Chelsey Lucas