Author Archives: Joyce Steward

Leave it to the City of Sarasota to come up with a cute and unusual way to spend a Saturday in the summer.  Dress up your dog in costume – whatever breed or size the dog – and bring them … Continue reading →

One of the most unique restaurants you are sure to enjoy is tucked away on a river front.  Once there, you are oblivious to the world as we know it.  Linger Lodge is a campground resort but with a very … Continue reading →

It was a crisp clear day and an out-of-the-way route home down Lakewood Ranch Boulevard stopped me in my tracks.  On one side of the road was a lake full of white pelicans, wood storks and blue herons swimming back … Continue reading →

  If you are a little less “Christmasy” about now, a trip to the Grace Baptist Church in Sarasota will pull you out of it very quickly.  The members there volunteer their time every year to install over a million … Continue reading →

Events for Sarasota – you’ll want to include this one in 2013.  Hunsader Farms on County Road 675 in Bradenton, Florida has something for everyone during their October Pumpkin Festival.  It’s a huge event held on the weekends with people … Continue reading →

  The winter season has begun and there are so many choices for events. The best beach in the U.S. is a good reason to attend the  Siesta Key Crystal Classic Sand Sculpting.  With balmy breezes and 70s temperatures, it’s … Continue reading →

Want an enjoyable evening with artists?  Then Towles Court is what you are looking for. The little colony of “Old Florida” cottages offers several types of art and dining.  Each colorful cottage offers a different artist or group of artists … Continue reading →

Dakin Farm off SR 70 When you begin to explore the Sarasota area, you discover there are many types of interesting spots and many types of homes offered.  The agriculture businesses are very prominent in east Sarasota and Manatee Counties.  … Continue reading →

In the spirit of exploring, I travelled north to Clearwater beach to lunch with a longtime friend.  It’s a bustling area with many condos and little shopping areas with some restaurants mixed in.  The parking is a problem though with … Continue reading →