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The 9 Best Skate Shops in Florida!

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CaliFlorida Surf & Skate Shop, Siesta Key, FL

Don’t let the beachy exterior fool you—they may specialize in surfing, but they’re equally talented in serving the longboarding community. Here you rent your pick of longboards or…
Don’t let the beachy exterior fool you—they may specialize in surfing, but…

9 Best Dermatologists in Florida!

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Dermatology & Laser Institute of Southwest Florida - Venice, Venice, FL

The goal at this institute is to help each patient achieve healthy and radiant skin with the most effective combination of treatments and products. The highly trained staff provides world-class…
The goal at this institute is to help each patient achieve healthy and radiant skin with the most…

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…

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 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.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…
Best Things In & Around Osprey, FL
10 Best Craft Fairs in Florida!

Downtown Venice Craft Festival, Venice, FL

Featured in 10 Best Craft Fairs in Florida!
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… Read More
10 Best Italian Restaurants in Florida!

Marcello’s Ristorante, Sarasota, FL

Featured in 10 Best Italian Restaurants in Florida!
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… 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
The 9 Best Skate Shops in Florida!

CaliFlorida Surf & Skate Shop, Siesta Key, FL

Featured in The 9 Best Skate Shops in Florida!
Don’t let the beachy exterior fool you—they may specialize in surfing, but they’re equally talented in serving the longboarding community. Here you rent your pick of longboards or… Read More
10 Best Piercing Shops in Florida

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
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
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
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 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
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Events around Osprey, FL
Jun
09

Nikki Glaser

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Van Wezel Performing Arts Center, Sarasota, FL
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Jun
09

Sarasota Music Festival - Scenes and Seasons

7:30 PM
Sarasota Opera House, Sarasota, FL
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Jun
09

That Must Be The Entrance To Heaven

8:00 PM
Urbanite Theatre, Sarasota, FL
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Jun
10

St. Armands Circle Craft Festival

10:00 AM
St. Armands Circle Art Festival, Sarasota, FL
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10

Sarasota Music Festival - Pastorale

7:30 PM
Sarasota Opera House, Sarasota, FL
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Jun
10

That Must Be The Entrance To Heaven

8:00 PM
Urbanite Theatre, Sarasota, FL
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11

St. Armands Circle Craft Festival

10:00 AM
St. Armands Circle Art Festival, Sarasota, FL
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Osprey News

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

Governor Ron DeSantis Debunks Book Ban Hoax

From: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
March 9, 2023
Click here for a video presentation. To download, click here. ***EXPLICIT CONTENT NOT SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN*** TAMPA, FL — On March 8th, Governor Ron DeSantis further set the record… Read More

Governor Ron DeSantis Delivers State of the State Address

From: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
March 8, 2023
Tallahassee, FL — On March 7th, Governor Ron DeSantis delivered his State of the State address to the joint legislative session from the Florida House of Representatives chamber in Tallahassee.… Read More

Governor DeSantis Receives Two Bills from the Florida Legislature

From: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
March 3, 2023
Tallahassee, FL — On March 2nd, Governor Ron DeSantis received the following bills from the Florida Legislature. The Governor has until March 17, 2023, to act on these bills. HB 11B –… Read More

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces First Month of Toll Relief Program Savings

From: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
March 3, 2023
Tallahassee, FL— On March 2nd, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that the Toll Relief Program, signed into law by the Governor in December 2022, concluded its first month of toll relief for… Read More

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Five to the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District

From: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
February 28, 2023
Lake Buena Vista, FL —On Feb 27th, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Martin Garcia, Bridget Ziegler, Brian Aungst Jr., Michael A. Sasso, and Ron Peri to the Central Florida… Read More

Governor DeSantis Signs One Bill

From: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
February 28, 2023
Lake Buena Vista, FL — On Feb 27th, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bill: CS/HB 9B – Reedy Creek Improvement District, Orange and Osceola Counties Click here to view the… Read More

Governor DeSantis Receives One Bill from the Florida Legislature

From: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
February 27, 2023
Tallahassee, FL — On Feb 27th, Governor Ron DeSantis received the following bill from the Florida Legislature. The Governor has until March 14, 2023, to act on this bill. CS/HB 9B –… Read More

Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Legislation Ending the Corporate Kingdom of Walt Disney World

From: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
February 27, 2023
Tallahassee, FL — On Feb 27th, Governor Ron DeSantis signed House Bill (HB) 9-B, Reedy Creek Improvement District, Orange, and Osceola Counties, to end self-governing status and special… Read More

Governor Ron DeSantis Reappoints Three to the Commercial Motor Vehicle Review Board

From: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
February 25, 2023
Tallahassee, FL — On Feb 24th, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the reappointment of Jonathan “Scott” Christy, Kathy Panozzo, and Scott Reagan to the Commercial Motor Vehicle Review… Read More

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Two to the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority

From: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
February 25, 2023
Tallahassee, FL — On Feb 24th, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Cara Higgins and Richard Toppino to the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority. Cara Higgins Higgins, of Key West,… Read More

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Donald DeFosset to the Tampa Sports Authority

From: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
February 25, 2023
Tallahassee, FL — On Feb 24th, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Donald DeFosset to the Tampa Sports Authority. Donald DeFosset DeFosset, of Tampa, is the… Read More

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Three to the State Council for Interstate Adult Offender Supervision

From: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
February 25, 2023
Tallahassee, FL — On Feb 24th, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Stormie Knight and the reappointment of Adrian Soud and Patricia Tuthill to the State Council for Interstate… Read More

ICYMI: WA Among The 20 States Announcing Historic Governor-Led Reproductive Freedom Alliance

From: Washington Governor Jay Inslee
February 22, 2023
In case you missed it: On Feb 21st, California Governor Gavin Newsom, Colorado Governor Jared Polis, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont, Delaware Governor John Carney, Hawai’i Governor Josh Green,… Read More

Inflation Hits Valentine’s Day

From: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
February 20, 2023
Floridians, On Tuesday, the January Consumer Price Index report was released and it indicated that inflation increased 6.4% annually. With inflation rates like these, people are going to have to do… 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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