Sarasota: Pieces of Paradise
The Visit Sarasota website covers all the see-and-do basics, but in our quest to make each of your visits memorable we also publish monthly "Pieces of Paradise" (POP) newsletters to share what’s happening and happy-ning in the Sarasota area.
Relaxation Therapy
POP July 2024
Your Sarasota home is a place where you escape to rest and relax. (Hence our "Peace of mind for your piece of paradise" motto.) But occasionally everyone's homeostatic reset button benefits from a bit of coaxing. In the last month, we eased into several new scenarios for finding internal harmony. Our favorite was the Reiki and Shamanic Full Moon Meditation with Sound Bath (Facebook link).
Sarasota County Before 1900
POP June 2024
Though primarily recognized for the scenery and activities along its coastline, Sarasota County's eastern lands are not without their treasures. You will find a quaint pioneer homestead on 191 acres of "Old Florida" at the Crowley Museum and Nature Center. The Crowley is...
Sarasota National Cemetery
POP May 2024
Did you know that approximately 10% of Sarasota County residents are U.S. military veterans? If you're looking for a way to reflect on the sacrifices of our veterans and their loved ones the next time you're in town, dedicate some time (and tissues) to a walk through the exhibits at Patriot Plaza in the Sarasota National Cemetery.
Ski-A-Rees
POP April 2024
We quickly learned that there's a right way and a wrong way to enjoy an April Ski-A-Rees show. Despite arriving 20 minutes early to the show, the covered bleachers were already full. So let's give this advice right off the bat: ...
Sunset Tour by E-bike
POP March 2024
We took it as an opportunity for a date night, but another customer shared that it was his third tour in as many weeks - his "go to" entertainment for visiting guests (and apparently he frequently entertains guests!). Whatever the occasion, we recommend an electric bike ride with...
Florida Camping
POP February 2024
If you're thinking about tent camping in the northern U.S. during the month of February, our advice is: don't do it. We assume that your love of cold temperatures was not a factor contributing to your decision to buy a seasonal home in Sarasota. But if you enjoy camping and you stay in Florida during the winter months, then you're (probably) in luck!