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In a very small little area called Ona several miles east of Sarasota is a whimsical attraction called Solomon’s Castle.  It’s a fun trip to a one-man’s dream castle made entirely from recycled materials, namely, used printing plates from a … Continue reading →

Wildlife live freely in the Lakewood Ranch area feeling welcome with abundant conservation and preserve areas for their homes.  You will spot white tail deer, eagles, otters, sandhill cranes, alligators and many types of beautiful birds.  Common are cardinals and … Continue reading →

What a way to wake up When you are looking to live and play in a waterfront location, the view is top priority.  Second is the proximity to the beaches and the waterways.  Living in downtown Sarasota offers the best … 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 →

What could be better than being in the Florida sun in February, feeling the breeze waft across your face and listening to great music?  Not much could be better.   There is a county park, Phillipi Estate Park, in south Sarasota … Continue reading →

When the weather cooperates, nature has an awesome display each evening.  The sunset is an event where people come to the beach 30 minutes or so before the scheduled sunset.  They settle in at their favorite restaurant or bar or … Continue reading →

It was a great morning for the Y and a huge crowd turned out.  There were 2 parts – a 4 mile run across the Ringling Bridge and a 1 mile fun run along the bayfront. The runners and their … Continue reading →

Finding new areas and taking a new turn in a familiar one are the way to discover.  I’ll take you on a journey from the white sand beach to the rural farms and ranches. Wildlife, lakes and preserves are abundant.  … Continue reading →