Exploring New Zealand: A Journey Across the North and South Islands We recently completed our OurTown New Zealand Tour, traveling over 20,000 miles roundtrip and visiting both the North Island and South Island. Along the way, we experienced breathtaking scenery, warm hospitality, and fascinating insights into the culture and land of this unique country. View […]
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Lido Beach renourishment to begin late 2025
Lido Beach renourishment to begin late 2025 Sarasota News Events The City of Sarasota, in collaboration with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Sarasota County, will begin a comprehensive coastal protection project to restore and fortify Lido Beach. Beach renourishment is estimated to begin late 2025, with construction of a new vegetative dune system […]
Sarasota Gardening
Sarasota Gardening Guide – Sarasota Gardening – Scroll Down to read each month We live in an area that has a virtually 12-month growing season. During the summer, though, many vegetables will be hard-pressed to make it through the heat. This guide starts with February and goes through December. You will find advice on […]
Law Enforcement
Sarasota News Events:——————————————————————Sheriff Kurt A. Hoffman is pleased to announce that Detective Andrew Rowe has been recognized as the International Association of Financial Crimes Investigators (IAFCI) 2025 MasterCard Law Enforcement Officer of the Year.The IAFCI is a non-profit international organization that brings together law enforcement, banking, and retail personnel to combat financial fraud by providing […]
Kowal 3 D Interactive Art
Sarasota News Events September 13, 2021 Sarasota 3-D Interactive Illusion : Kowal This post is from our archive when we visited the amazing 3-D exhibit hosted by Denise Kowal who also founded the local Chalk Festival. This years 2021 Chalk Festival is being postponed due to Covid and CDC guidelines. “Experience over 45 interactive illusions […]
Our Town’s Best Bets Products
Our Town’s Best Bets Products We personally vett and review each product and company on this page. Our integrity stands behind each product. Our Town Media, since 1970. Sarasota News Events: _______________________________________________________________________ Eufy Security Cameras When security and practicality matter. Eufy S2C […]
Real Estate
Real Estate Photography August 2025 Real Estate Market Report: Trends in Sarasota and Manatee Counties– The REALTOR® Association of Sarasota and Manatee (RASM) has released its August 2025 real estate market report, offering a comprehensive analysis of key trends across both counties. According to data from Florida REALTORS®, the August 2025 housing market in […]
Cabernet Grill
Our Town SarasotaMay 1, 2024 Cabernet Grill Draft: OurTownSarasota: Travel, Texas Hill Country, Fredericksburg, Texas, Dining Cabernet Grill CabernetGrill.com Cabernet Grill Koi pond While visiting the Texas Hill Country we had the pleasure of eating at one of the most highly-rated restaurants in the country, the Cabernet Grill. The restaurant is run to perfection […]
Houston
Houston Texas Fun City with History Houston is a fun city with lots of history and interesting places to visit. We did some sightseeing and photo shoots around Houston. A side trip to Galveston was a big plus, we had never been.Our thanks to longtime Houston resident Thomas McCarrick for his assistance and guidance. And we thank […]
Protect Siesta Key
Sarasota News Events Our Town SarasotaJuly 10, 2025 Protect Siesta Key Inc Summary Protect Siesta Key Inc. Summary of Our Position regarding proposed changes to our Comprehensive Plan for Voluntary Condo Rebuilds Summary of our Position Protect Siesta Key, Inc. opposes the proposed changes to our protective policies in the Comprehensive Plan. We urge the […]
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