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It’s been a long haul, but South Lido Beach is finally open! 🏝️👙⚓️
03/25/2025

It’s been a long haul, but South Lido Beach is finally open! 🏝️👙⚓️

🍷 Who’s up for a night of wine, food and live music in downtown Sarasota? 🎶The Sarasota Wine Festival is back on Saturda...
03/14/2025

🍷 Who’s up for a night of wine, food and live music in downtown Sarasota? 🎶

The Sarasota Wine Festival is back on Saturday, March 22, and it’s shaping up to be an incredible night. Picture this: sipping wines from around the world, hanging out in Selby Five Points Park, enjoying amazing food truck eats and dancing to live music from Jack’D Up. Sounds pretty perfect, right? 💯

Oh, and admission is FREE! 🙌 Or, you can purchase a General Admission Ticket that gets you wine tastings from unique vineyards from around the world, a souvenir wine glass, tote bag, food truck voucher, craft cocktail samples and freebees. ($125) Tastings from 6-9PM. 🍷

A VIP Ticket gets you everything above PLUS exclusive access one hour before general admission, private lounge area with tables, private bathrooms, special wines, access to sommelier, heavy hors d'oeuvres and a swag bag. There are a limited number of VIP tickets available. ($250) Tasting access one hour early - from 5-9PM. ⭐️

** Use promo code Sipsrq25 for $25 off either ticket level 🎟️

Tag your wine-loving crew and let’s make a night of it! 🍷✨

📍 Selby Five Points Park, Sarasota
📆 Saturday, March 22 | 5–10 PM
🎟️ More info & tickets: Sarasotawinefestival.com

A little birdie told us some exciting news. 📢 Sarasota Jungle Gardens reopened today!!! 🦩It’s been a long haul for Sara...
12/26/2024

A little birdie told us some exciting news. 📢 Sarasota Jungle Gardens reopened today!!! 🦩

It’s been a long haul for Sarasota Jungle Gardens since the hurricanes, but after working around the clock, they’re ready to welcome you back. 💯

🕰️ Step Into History: Sarasota Jungle Gardens is one of Florida’s oldest continuously operating attractions, delighting visitors since 1939!

 🦩 Feed the Flamingos: Get up close with free-roaming flamingos and watch them eat right from your hand!

🐍 Meet Exotic Animals: See snakes, parrots, lemurs and more at the legendary interactive wildlife shows.

🌿 Explore Tropical Trails: Wander through 10 acres of lush, shaded gardens filled with banyan trees and tropical plants.

🐐 Fun for the Kids: Don’t miss the petting zoo for some adorable animal encounters!

📸 Picture-Perfect Moments: Snap amazing shots surrounded by nature and wildlife.

🎟️ Affordable Family Fun: A perfect outing for all ages!

📍 Where: 3701 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota, FL
⏰ When: Open 10 AM - 4 PM daily

Share your favorite Sarasota Jungle Gardens memories in the comments below! 🌟

Wishing you a very merry Christmas! 🎄🎅✨
12/24/2024

Wishing you a very merry Christmas! 🎄🎅✨

12/23/2024

Seriously, if you only take time to squeeze one more activity into your holiday schedule, PLEASE see Wonderland: Illuminate at UTC. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience that you absolutely do not want to miss. 🎪🤡🦄

✨ This show, put on by Sarasota legend Nik Wallenda (11-time Guinness World Records holder/ the “King of High Wire”) and The Circus Arts Conservatory is beyond anything that words can describe. It’s absolutely fabulous!!! ✨

➡️ **Runs through 1/5** 🗓️

➡️ A visually stunning, mesmerizing mix of circus stunts, laugh-out-loud comedy and heartfelt holiday cheer 🎄

➡️ Tickets available at Wonderlandcircus.com (941) 355-9805 ✨

➡️ Great for adults and kids alike. Fun photo opps. 👍

✨ This is the most amazing circus performance I’ve ever seen in my entire life!!! You will remember it for years to come. I promise you that. ✨

Add this to your list! It’s absolutely phenomenal. Trust me. ✅

**Video Credit** Visit Sarasota

✨ Love holiday lights? There’s still time to see Lights in Bloom at the downtown Sarasota Selby Gardens campus! ✨ ➡️ Thi...
12/22/2024

✨ Love holiday lights? There’s still time to see Lights in Bloom at the downtown Sarasota Selby Gardens campus! ✨

➡️ This is one of Florida’s most enchanting holiday attractions

➡️ 2 million sparkling lights, festive photo ops, family-friendly activities and awesome food and drinks (for purchase) 💯

➡️ Repeat winner in the USA TODAY 10 Best Readers' Choice contest for Best Botanical Gardens Holiday Lights

📅 **Event Details:**

🌟 Early Entry: 5:30 PM | General Entry: 6:30 PM

❗ No Entry After 8 PM

🚗 **Parking:** On-site parking requires a pre-purchased voucher (while available)

🚌 **Trolley Service:** Runs daily from nearby free parking

🎟️ Tickets available at Selby.org

This is a must-see holiday experience for all ages. I love it so much I’m going again!!! ✨🎄

Photo Credit: Visit Sarasota

from the Siesta Key Crystal Classic. Be the change! ❤️If you’ve never been to the Siesta Key Crystal Classic, add it t...
11/18/2024

from the Siesta Key Crystal Classic. Be the change! ❤️

If you’ve never been to the Siesta Key Crystal Classic, add it to your travel list. 24 amazing artists compete in this international sand sculpting competition that draws attention around the world. One word: Awesome!!! 💯

11/09/2024

Definite yes to Siesta Key Oyster Bar (SKOB) if you’re looking for things to check out on Siesta Key. Excellent food. Awesome drinks. Fun times. Super nice people. 💯⛱️🌴

Santa stopped in at The Mall at University Town Center today! He’s getting ready for Santa’s Grand Arrival Parade at UTC...
11/07/2024

Santa stopped in at The Mall at University Town Center today! He’s getting ready for Santa’s Grand Arrival Parade at UTC this Saturday. 🎅🎄🎉

Holiday Event Highlights:

➡️ Festivities begin at 5 pm

➡️ Special Veterans Day tribute at 5:45 p.m.

➡️ Gravity-Defying Tree Lighting by Nik and Erendira Wallenda

➡️ Parade with 50+ floats, marching bands, dance troops, plus a special appearance by Santa Claus

➡️ Festive fireworks show

➡️ After-party performance by Cassadee Pope

11/07/2024

Yes, St. Armands Circle is open. 💯 So happy to see that they’re thriving again! What’s your favorite restaurant on St. Armands Circle? ❤️

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