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10 Best Craft Fairs in Florida!

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Downtown Venice Craft Festival, Venice, FL

The Downtown Venice Craft Festival takes place every January in Historic Downtown Venice. This two-day outdoor fair offers free admission and the opportunity to discover a wide assortment of arts and…
The Downtown Venice Craft Festival takes place every January in Historic Downtown Venice. This…

The 9 Best Sporting Goods Stores in Florida!

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Cook’s Sportland, Venice, FL

A hundred years ago, fishing and hunting were known as survival. Today, we know them as sports, and no one knows about either one better than Cook’s Sportland. They cater specifically to the…
A hundred years ago, fishing and hunting were known as survival. Today, we know them as sports, and…

10 Best Camping Spots in Florida!

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Camp Venice Retreat, Venice, FL

Its best claim to fame is being in an unspoiled area of old growth and heavily-shaded hammock trees with easy access to city amenities. There are waterfront RV sites, tent sites and cabin rentals on…
Its best claim to fame is being in an unspoiled area of old growth and heavily-shaded hammock trees…

The 9 Best Thrift Shops in Florida!

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The Elephant’s Trunk, Venice, FL

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,…
Perhaps one of the most well organized thrift shops in Florida, the Elephant’s Trunk is…

10 Best Dance Clubs and Venues in Florida!

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The Beach Club, Siesta Key, FL

The Beach Club has got it all for the premier nightclub experience in Siesta Key. Boasting the best live music, happy hour, and VIP bottle service in the area, The Beach Club is the perfect…
The Beach Club has got it all for the premier nightclub experience in Siesta Key. Boasting the best…

The 10 Best Lunch Spots in Florida!

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Blu Island Bistro, Venice, FL

Creative and delectable, Blu Island Bistro knows how to make lunch taste good and be good for you. In addition to serving breakfast all day, guests love the extensive options on the menu that range…
Creative and delectable, Blu Island Bistro knows how to make lunch taste good and be good for you.…

The 11 Best Hot Dog Joints in Florida!

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Mad Dog’s Hot Dogs, Venice, FL

Serving unique taste of home combinations, Mad Dogs has many city and state inspired signature hot dogs to choose from. They have everything from a “New Jersey ripper” to the bacon…
Serving unique taste of home combinations, Mad Dogs has many city and state inspired signature hot…

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…

8 Best Pho Restaurants in Florida

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Pho Cali, Sarasota, FL

This busy locale has become a local legend thanks to its amazing pho. Their list of pho soups is one of the most lengthy you’ll find anywhere, ensuring every appetite can find something they…
This busy locale has become a local legend thanks to its amazing pho. Their list of pho soups is…
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Editors' Picks: 20 of the Best Things to Do in Florida!

The Ringling Museum

Featured in Editors' Picks: 20 of the Best Things to Do in Florida!
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… Read More
10 Best Vegan Restaurants in Florida

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
8 Best Pho Restaurants in Florida

Pho Cali, Sarasota, FL

Featured in 8 Best Pho Restaurants in Florida
This busy locale has become a local legend thanks to its amazing pho. Their list of pho soups is one of the most lengthy you’ll find anywhere, ensuring every appetite can find something they… Read More
10 Best Hair Salons in Florida

Inspirations Salon, Sarasota, FL

Featured in 10 Best Hair Salons in Florida
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… Read More
10 Best Piercing Shops in Florida

Z-Edge Tattoo and Body Piercing, Sarasota, FL

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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 9 Best Sporting Goods Stores in Florida!

Cook’s Sportland, Venice, FL

Featured in The 9 Best Sporting Goods Stores in Florida!
A hundred years ago, fishing and hunting were known as survival. Today, we know them as sports, and no one knows about either one better than Cook’s Sportland. They cater specifically to the… Read More
10 Best Camping Spots in Florida!

Camp Venice Retreat, Venice, FL

Featured in 10 Best Camping Spots in Florida!
Its best claim to fame is being in an unspoiled area of old growth and heavily-shaded hammock trees with easy access to city amenities. There are waterfront RV sites, tent sites and cabin rentals on… Read More
The 10 Best Seafood Restaurants in Florida!

KaCey’s Seafood, Sarasota, FL

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This upbeat seafood place offers affordable meals with some of the friendliest service around. Here you can expect a full selection of seafood favorites, including fish tacos, ahi tuna, and mahi, to… Read More
The 9 Best Thrift Shops in Florida!

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
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Events around Osprey, FL
Feb
08

Momix

7:00 PM
Van Wezel Performing Arts Center, Sarasota, FL
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Feb
08

Birds Of North America

7:30 PM
Urbanite Theatre, Sarasota, FL
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Feb
09

Magic Beans

Big Top Brewing Co, Sarasota, FL
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Feb
09

Birds Of North America

7:30 PM
Urbanite Theatre, Sarasota, FL
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Feb
10

Scotty McCreery

8:00 PM
Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, Sarasota, FL
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Feb
10

Scotty McCreery

8:00 PM
Van Wezel Performing Arts Center, Sarasota, FL
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10

Birds Of North America

8:00 PM
Urbanite Theatre, Sarasota, FL
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Osprey News

Statement by America First Works Executive Director Ashley Hayek on President Biden’s State of the Union Address

February 8, 2023
“After two years, President Biden and his administration’s promises have all proven empty. To date, nothing is built, nothing is back, and nothing is better. American families struggle… Read More

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Award of More than $275 Million through the Resilient Florida Grant Program

From: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
February 8, 2023
Tallahassee, FL — On Feb 6th, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the award of more than $275 million immediately available for 75 resilience projects using already-appropriated funding through the… Read More

Governor Ron DeSantis Makes Two Judicial Nominating Commission Appointments

From: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
February 8, 2023
Tallahassee, FL — On Feb 6th, Governor Ron DeSantis announces the following appointments to Florida’s Nineteenth Judicial Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission. Nineteenth Judicial… Read More

Governor Ron DeSantis Reappoints Two to the Central Florida Expressway Authority

From: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
February 8, 2023
Tallahassee, FL — On Feb 7th, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the reappointment of Christopher “C.J.” Maier and Rafael “Ralph” Martinez to the Central Florida Expressway… Read More

TikTok Bans, Budgets, and Backing Small Businesses

From: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
February 6, 2023
This week, we toured the state stopping in Clermont, Tampa, and Boca Raton to highlight my “Four Pillars of IRS Protection”to safeguard Florida families and small businesses from… Read More

First Lady Casey DeSantis Announces Private-Sector Support for Floridians Impacted by Hurricane Ian and Awards $2.6 Million to Accelerate Recovery Efforts

From: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
February 6, 2023
FORT MYERS, Fla. — On Feb 3rd, First Lady Casey DeSantis met with individuals impacted by Hurricane Ian and awarded funding through the Florida Disaster Fund to non-profits and faith-based… Read More

What They Are Saying: Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Framework for Freedom Budget

From: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
February 6, 2023
Tallahassee, FL — Two days ago, Governor Ron DeSantis announced his Framework for Freedom Budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2023-2024. The Framework for Freedom Budget totals $114.8 billion, with… Read More

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces First Awards Through Broadband Opportunity Program

From: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
February 3, 2023
More Than $144 Million Awarded to 58 Projects Across 41 Florida Counties MILTON, FL — On Feb 2nd, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the first set of awards through the Broadband Opportunity… Read More

First Lady Casey DeSantis Awards $50,000 in Hope Florida Funds to Five Polk County Non-Profit Organizations

From: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
February 3, 2023
Auburndale, FL — First Lady Casey DeSantis surprised five exceptional Polk County non-profit organizations with $10,000 each through the Hope Florida Fund. Recipients recognized by the First… Read More

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Patrick Zalupski to the University of Florida Board of Trustees

From: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
February 3, 2023
TALLAHASSEE, FL — On Feb 2nd, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Patrick Zalupski to the University of Florida Board of Trustees. Patrick Zalupski Zalupski of Ponte Vedra… Read More

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Framework for Freedom Budget

From: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
February 2, 2023
TALLAHASSEE, FL – On Feb 1st, Governor Ron DeSantis announced his Framework for Freedom Budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2023–2024. The Framework for Freedom Budget totals $114.8 billion,… Read More

Governor DeSantis Elevates Civil Discourse and Intellectual Freedom in Higher Education

From: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
February 1, 2023
Legislative Proposal Takes a Stand Against Academic Discrimination and Indoctrination Sarasota, FL – On Jan 31st, Governor Ron DeSantis announced legislation for the 2023 Session to further… Read More

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Leah Valenti as Charlotte County Supervisor of Elections

From: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
January 31, 2023
Tallahassee, FL — On Jan 30th, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Leah Valenti as Charlotte County Supervisor of Elections. Leah Valenti Valenti, of Port Charlotte, is the… Read More

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Dr. Watson Ducatel to the Board of Osteopathic Medicine

From: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
January 31, 2023
Tallahassee, FL — On Jan 30th, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Dr. Watson Ducatel to the Board of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Watson Ducatel Dr. Ducatel is the Owner and… Read More

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Moving Florida Forward Infrastructure Initiative

From: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
January 30, 2023
Governor proposes a $4 billion investment, which will be leveraged for a total of $7 billion, to expedite projects that will alleviate congestion and prioritize safety Auburndale, FL — On Jan… Read More
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Historic Spanish Point

Historic Spanish Point
337 North Tamiami Trail, Osprey, FL
Historic Spanish Point is operated by Gulf Coast Heritage Association, Inc., a 501(c)(3) not for profit corporation. The mission is to connect pe... Read More

Venice Theatre

Venice Theatre
140 West Tampa Avenue, Venice, FL
Mission Statement : Making a dramatic impact on all stages of life We exist to celebrate and nurture creative expression, to foster human communi... Read More

The Circus Arts Conservatory

The Circus Arts Conservatory
2075 Bahia Vista Street, Sarasota, FL
Mission The mission of The Circus Arts Conservatory is to engage and educate children using unique and innovative learning programs; to measurably... Read More

Venice YMCA Skatepark

Venice YMCA Skatepark
701 Center Road, Venice, FL
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Sea Life Kayak Adventures

Sea Life Kayak Adventures
100 Taft Drive, Sarasota, FL
Sea Life Kayak Adventures come from science and conservation backgrounds and are members/volunteers of several environmental and wildlife organizat... Read More

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
900 South Palm Avenue, Sarasota, FL
Mission:To provide an oasis of inspiration and tranquility, while furthering the understanding and appreciation of plants, especially epiphytes.Vis... Read More

P(a)yne Skate Park

P(a)yne Skate Park
2110 Adams Lane, Sarasota, FL
In November of 2010, a local non-profit made up of local skateboarders got involved with the city of Sarasota to take over operations of Payne... Read More

Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium

Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium
1600 Ken Thompson Parkway, Sarasota, FL
Mote Marine Laboratory has been a leader in marine research since it was founded in 1955. Today, we incorporate public outreach as a key part of ou... Read More

Island Style Watersports

Island Style Watersports
2433 North Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL
We are locally and owned and operated since 1993. We have been teaching windsurfing professionally since 1987, and kiteboarding and kiteboard coach... Read More
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