12 of the Best (and Most Offbeat) Attractions in Florida!

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Solomon's Castle, Ona, Florida, FL

A medieval-looking castle in Florida? Why not? There's already Cinderella's Castle at Disney World. Artist Howard Solomon recalls he was not very good in school but he knew how to work with his…

A medieval-looking castle in Florida? Why not? There's already Cinderella's Castle at Disney World.…

10 Best Hair Salons in Florida

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Inspirations Salon, Sarasota, FL

No matter what you want to do with your hair, Inspirations Salon can probably bring your vision to life. A haircut that reinvents who you are? Check. Coloring services that inject a dose of fun into…

No matter what you want to do with your hair, Inspirations Salon can probably bring your vision to…

10 Best Shopping Outlets in Florida

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Crossings at Siesta Key, Sarasota, FL

If you’re in beautiful Sarasota and you’re in need of a few new additions to your wardrobe or any number of other fun treats, head to Crossings at Siesta Key. It has all the essentials…

If you’re in beautiful Sarasota and you’re in need of a few new additions to your…

10 Best Piercing Shops in Florida

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Z-Edge Tattoo and Body Piercing, Sarasota, FL

If you want a piercing, only trust the best. Z-Edge Tattoo and Body Piercing is the home of Sarasota’s only award-winning body piercer. You can rest assured that you’re getting skillful…

If you want a piercing, only trust the best. Z-Edge Tattoo and Body Piercing is the home of…

Editors' Picks: 20 of the Best Things to Do in Florida!

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The Ringling Museum

The Big Top comes alive in this fantastic museum in Sarasota. Not only are there miniature displays, there are also many historic artifacts. If clowns scare you, there's another building devoted to…

The Big Top comes alive in this fantastic museum in Sarasota. Not only are there miniature…

10 Best Vegan Restaurants in Florida

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Ionie Living Food and Tonics, Sarasota, FL

Give your taste buds a treat and head to Ionie Living Food and Tonics in Sarasota. With a menu of delicious vegan food like pizza, bowls, and salads, this restaurant is a great place for a meal as…

Give your taste buds a treat and head to Ionie Living Food and Tonics in Sarasota. With a menu of…

10 Best Furniture Stores in Florida

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Soft Square, Sarasota, FL

Soft Square is a genuinely unique furniture store and a favorite for all Sarasotans who love a modern style for their home. This local shop carries dozens of high-quality and trendy brands so…

Soft Square is a genuinely unique furniture store and a favorite for all Sarasotans who love a…

8 Best Buffets in Florida

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Dino’s Pizza, Sarasota, FL

This pizza buffet is a rare find these days. Having been a staple of Sarasota’s food scene for over 40 years, they offer an unlimited lunch and dinner buffet complete with pizza, salads, pasta,…

This pizza buffet is a rare find these days. Having been a staple of Sarasota’s food scene…

10 Best Italian Restaurants in Florida!

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Marcello’s Ristorante, Sarasota, FL

Marcello’s Ristorante is run by owner and chef Marcello Aguino. Marcello has been cooking his entire life and uses his family’s recipes in his restaurant. He locally sources all his…

Marcello’s Ristorante is run by owner and chef Marcello Aguino. Marcello has been cooking his…

The 8 Best Sightseeing Tours in Florida!

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Sarasota Segway Tour, Sarasota, FL

If you’re not into walking tours, but like the benefit of being up close with the points of interest, the Segway tour in Sarasota makes the perfect solution. Each tour participant controls…

If you’re not into walking tours, but like the benefit of being up close with the points of…

Crossings at Siesta Key, Sarasota, FL

Featured in 10 Best Shopping Outlets in Florida

If you’re in beautiful Sarasota and you’re in need of a few new additions to your wardrobe or any number of other fun treats, head to Crossings at Siesta Key. It has all the essentials… Read More

Z-Edge Tattoo and Body Piercing, Sarasota, FL

Featured in 10 Best Piercing Shops in Florida

If you want a piercing, only trust the best. Z-Edge Tattoo and Body Piercing is the home of Sarasota’s only award-winning body piercer. You can rest assured that you’re getting skillful… Read More

The Ringling Museum

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Ionie Living Food and Tonics, Sarasota, FL

Featured in 10 Best Vegan Restaurants in Florida

Give your taste buds a treat and head to Ionie Living Food and Tonics in Sarasota. With a menu of delicious vegan food like pizza, bowls, and salads, this restaurant is a great place for a meal as… Read More

The Elephant’s Trunk, Venice, FL

Featured in The 9 Best Thrift Shops in Florida!

Perhaps one of the most well organized thrift shops in Florida, the Elephant’s Trunk is brimming with new gems just waiting to be found. They specialize in higher end and large ticket items,… Read More

Soft Square, Sarasota, FL

Featured in 10 Best Furniture Stores in Florida

Soft Square is a genuinely unique furniture store and a favorite for all Sarasotans who love a modern style for their home. This local shop carries dozens of high-quality and trendy brands so… Read More

Solomon's Castle, Ona, Florida, FL

Featured in 12 of the Best (and Most Offbeat) Attractions in Florida!

A medieval-looking castle in Florida? Why not? There's already Cinderella's Castle at Disney World. Artist Howard Solomon recalls he was not very good in school but he knew how to work with his… Read More

Dino’s Pizza, Sarasota, FL

Featured in 8 Best Buffets in Florida

This pizza buffet is a rare find these days. Having been a staple of Sarasota’s food scene for over 40 years, they offer an unlimited lunch and dinner buffet complete with pizza, salads, pasta,… Read More

Chicano's Mexican Restaurant, Venice, FL

Featured in The 10 Best Mexican Restaurants in Florida!

Chicano’s Mexican Restaurant is a mom-and-pop owned restaurant run by the Lopez family, who bring their first-hand Mexican experience and heritage to each and every dish. Each dish is prepared… Read More

Apr

Treasure Alley Antiques Fair

8:00 AM

Treasure Alley, Arcadia, FL

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Apr

Tree Fair

9:00 AM

City Center Green, North Port, FL

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Apr

Annual FloFest

12:00 PM

Charlotte County Fairgrounds, Port Charlotte, FL

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Apr

Devereaux-Kaiser Car Show

9:00 AM

Sarasota County Fairgrounds, Sarasota, FL

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May

A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac, Sweet Fleet at Joyland

9:00 PM

Joyland Live Music Venue, Sarasota, FL

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May

St. Armands Circle Art and Craft Festival

10:00 AM

St. Armands Circle Art and Craft Festival, Sarasota, FL

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May

St. Armands Circle Art and Craft Festival

10:00 AM

St. Armands Circle Art and Craft Festival, Sarasota, FL

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Nearly 21 Million Children Expected to Receive New Grocery Benefit This Summer

January 10, 2024

44 States, U.S. Territories, Tribes Intend to Launch Permanent Summer EBT Program in 2024; Even More Expected in 2025. Washington, DC – The U.S. Department of Agriculture on Jan 10th,… Read More

American Red Cross Disaster Response - August 10, 2023

August 10, 2023

These disasters are happening right now... Disaster Update Support Disaster Relief Now James, Already this week, destructive wildfires have spread across Hawaii, flooding has… Read More

USDA Announces $29 Million to Increase American-Made Fertilizer Production

March 11, 2023

Independent Businesses Submitted More than 350 Applications for $3 Billion in Funding to Expand Domestic Fertilizer Capacity First Round of Awards Will Spur Competition and Give U.S. Farmers More… Read More