January 2011

SARASOTA – The flagship luxury hotel here is the Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota, which is downtown on Sarasota Bay. The hotel, opened in 2001, has a golf club and beach club, the latter on

JACKSONVILLE – New to the Museum of Science and History is Florida’s largest digital planetarium. This new addition includes a 60-foot dome theater. The programming reaches beyond astronomy to include history and

SARASOTA – A happy little eatery in the Philippi Landings Shopping Center is The Corkscrew Deli. Tasty deli fare. Mostly locals and snowbirds, it is at 4982 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL

SARASOTA– Florida’s school choice programs mean there are dozens of options for parents. In this Gulf Coast city, Bay Haven was one of the two original elementary schools. Opened in 1926, it

SARASOTA – The downtown of Sarasota is a lively place, where all ages of locals and visitors gather in restaurants, shops and sidewalks. One of the best times to go is in

MIAMI – UniverSoul Circus returns to South Florida with new amazing acts, at the Sun Life Stadium parking area on February 1-6, 2011. One of the world’s top rated and interactive circuses

TAMPA – Coming to the Museum of Science and Industry in February 2011 is the premiere of their new spring exhibit, Harry’s Big Adventure: My Bug World, sponsored by Terminix. This exhibit

KEY LARGO – Scuba Divers can now explore more of the dive capital of the world with the Key Largo Scuba Shack. The Scuba Shack now offers dive vessel service in their

ST. AUGUSTINE – The St. Augustine Pirate & Treasure Museum opened last fall, and is located just a short walk from the Castillo de San Marcos, marking the historic battle grounds for

PALM BEACH – The Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach unveils new guestrooms in January 2011 that feature a spa-inspired sensibility, combining the sophistication and natural beauty of the nearby waterfront in the