Underrated Destinations: Sarasota, FL

Make the Surf Your Turf – Sarasota’s beaches are stunning. You can pick your favorite because there are 35 miles worth of sand and surf, with both public and private beaches putting on all sorts of fun and artistic activities. Siesta Beach is a beautiful public beach with many special events, North Jetty Park is one of the best places to go surfing, fish, or have a picnic, and South Lido Beach is by turns quiet and peaceful or raucous and exciting.

All the Culture Money Can Buy – One of the best things about Sarasota is the sheer volume of free cultural and artistic activities on offer. At various times throughout the year, especially in the summer, residents and visitors alike can take advantage of: Concerts in the park take place all over Sarasota County, The Siesta Key Drum Circle occurs on the public beach, The Ringling Museum of Art is free on Mondays, St. Armands Circle hosts various gallery openings, art shows, live concerts, and other festivals for little or no cost

Discover Your Dream Neighborhood – Search for homes in Sarasota by first exploring the neighborhoods; they are all distinct. Palm Avenue specializes in Art Walks that include antique shops, boutiques, specialty stores, art galleries, and music performances. Burns Court is 1920s-fabulous, featuring a charming, insulated community. Towles Court is a real artist colony, with owners welcoming the public for special events. Downtown’s Rosemary District still holds hints of its original shabby chic quality, with gorgeous architecture in the form of bungalows, open gardens, and all sorts of eclectic shops, homes, and storefronts.

Live Like Animals – Florida is well-known for its animal sanctuaries and zoos. Animals are always encouraged to thrive in their natural habitats, which presents many excellent and educational activities you can share with the kids: Pelican Man’s Bird Sanctuary is a wonderful rehabilitation center for animals of all kinds, but founder Dale Shields also created a safe habitat for pelicans, hawks, egrets, storks, gulls, and many other kinds of wildlife, The Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium encourages interaction through labs, touch pools, and exhibits, as well as tours on eco boats that introduce visitors to the local flora and fauna while explaining the importance of conservation, Oscar Scherer State Recreation area is a safe home for many threatened or endangered species, including gopher frogs and tortoises, indigo snakes, and more than a few alligators.