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Sarasota, city, seat (1921) of Sarasota county, west-central Florida, U.S. It lies along Sarasota Bay (an arm of the Gulf of Mexico), about 60 miles (95 km) south of Tampa. Sarasota, variously spelled Sara Zota, Sarazota, and Sarasote, appeared on maps in the 1700s, but the origin of the place-name is uncertain; one explanation is that it may have been derived from a Spanish term meaning “a place of dancing.” The first settler arrived in 1856 and planted orange trees. Scottish settlers came...

Performing elephants, gaily garbed singers, flame-lit dancing near a rock grotto, lectures, piano recitals, and movies brought the 4th of July weekend in 1932 to life at the Clarkstown Country Club on S. Highland in South Nyack. The club, famously known for its yoga, wellness, and Eastern spirituality center led by Pierre Bernard, hosted a […]

While Sarasota built its arts reputation to separate from other beach communities, Lakewood Ranch carved paradise out of the wild.

Some of the best places to visit in Florida are at the beach, but the Sunshine States interior offers equally stunning treasures. Here are 8.

The annual Powerboat Grand Prix and bayfront fireworks display will clog streets between downtown Sarasota and Lido Key.

Our picks include world-famous attractions and hidden treasures, with destinations spanning from the Panhandle to Central Florida and Key West.

Our picks include world-famous attractions and hidden treasures, with destinations spanning from the Panhandle to Central Florida and Key West.

Did she really lie on her Cambridge application? Is her book finally published? Heres a breakdown of the decade-long saga of Caroline Calloway.

The Sarasota Classic Car Museum on Tamiami Trail is getting the boot from its landlord, the New College of Florida.

Aside from the Henry Ford Museum, The Sarasota Classic Car Museum is the oldest continuously operated car museum in the United States. However, it's being forced to relocate.