4 hours ago Share Local officials and business owners say tourism is back on track with some reporting their most successful season yet.
On any given day throughout March, visitors could be seen grabbing beach towels and sunscreen and heading toward the shore, something that wasn’t a possibility one year ago because of COVID-19.
In mid-March 2020, many restaurants, attractions and public beach access were rapidly shut down in an attempt to manage the spread of COVID-19 throughout the county. The closures caused a strain on tourism in what is typically the county’s busiest season of the year.
In February 2020, a majority of metrics showed the county was gearing up for its most successful spring break season yet.
3 months ago Share Sarasota residents look back on their favorite holiday memories and share how they ll celebrate the season this year.
Ask a person their favorite holiday memory and you re sure to get tales of Santa Claus, delicious food and perhaps even some holiday mishaps.
The holidays this year are sure to look a little different as many traditions will have to be adjusted to accommodate for best COVID-19 safety practices, but that doesn t mean the cheer has to stop.
We asked a few Sarasota residents to share their favorite memories of holidays past and how they plan to celebrate the season this year. Although there are tales of roof-built trampolines and snowed-in parents almost missing Christmas, all the memories had one unifying factor: time spent with family.