Earlier this year the Sarasota City Commission expanded its vacation rental registry to include property on the mainland, while also increasing the annual fees and setting a Halloween deadline for ...

Following the recent announcement that one of Longboat Key's most popular restaurants — Dry Dock Waterfront Grill overlooking Sarasota Bay — landed on OpenTable's list of Top 100 Restaurants in ...

It doesn’t take much to fulfill every diner’s Florida dream: just a million-dollar view of sparkling blue-green water, a relaxed atmosphere, some fresh Florida seafood and pretty tropical cocktails.

Sarasota resident Charlene Brusoe said at least four homes on her street in the last couple of years have become or will be vacation rentals. Her neighborhood, Bellevue Terrace, is about 15 minutes ...

On July 21, 2025, the Sarasota City Commission unanimously adopted Ordinance 25-5560, amending Chapter 34.5 of the City Code governing vacation rentals (the Vacation Rental Ordinance). The new ...

SARASOTA, Fla. — The registration window for owners of vacation rental property in the city of Sarasota's mainland area has opened. City officials are encouraging homeowners to register on the city's ...

Sarasota saw 68,900 visitors in January, compared to 78,900 in 2025 ...