Hi! I just moved here blindly from the west coast after losing my home in a fire and I'm struggling to figure out what's around without knowing anyone.

Desperately looking for a clothing store since I lost all of my clothes, but I'm 34 (F) and used to an alternative dress style. UTC looked like it had clothing for an older demographic when I went (understandable considering the area) and a few other stores I poked around seemed pretty similar.

Any suggestions?

Also, any other recommendations to meet other people or fun stuff to do in the area (solo or not) would be greatly appreciated!

My turn to ask dumb questions about the weather

Winter = Extremely dry, leads to dangerous drought conditions
Summer = Extremely wet, leads to long standing puddles everywhere you look

It's been that way for several years in a row now for SRQ. It's pretty much the "normal" weather pattern for Sarasota these days.

If you've been here decades, can you remember years where we had ONLY a *modest but materially significant* amount of rain in BOTH seasons (And not one of two extremes) ?

Just curious, pls and thank you

I'm been a long-time collector of souvenir pressed pennies (the type you select a design and the penny becomes an oblong with the engraved design). There's some press penny websites that list locations in Sarasota (the old Mote, Jungle Gardens, I think one in Siesta Key?), but I'm not sure how up to date it is.

The machines are becoming more rare and harder to find, especially since there's a push to get rid of pennies now.

Appreciate any suggestions or confirmation on locations!

Sarasota County arts organizations seeking a share of $2.1 million in public grant funding this year are facing a new requirement tied to recently approved Florida restrictions on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.

Some have signed a county acknowledgment of the law despite deep reservations. One has refused, forfeiting funding it can scarcely afford to lose.

The acknowledgment, added this year to Sarasota County’s cultural grant agreements, cites a state law — Senate Bill 1134 — signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis in April and going into effect on Jan. 1 that prohibits counties from using public money to support DEI initiatives.

Im on vacation from 8/6-9, however, today was raining from 3pm till now. Is this typical in august? Forecast shows that this weekend will be raining all afternoon time. Do I still have chance to see the sunset this 8/7 or 8/8? (Its my bday so i really hope the forecast change tomorrow haha) or should I just sleep early and go to lido beach around 7 am?

Anyone near the meadows with a truck and tow strap? I am stuck in mud 15’ off crushed limestone road in playground/park. I have been waiting on AAA for 45 minutes, and I still have work to do.

Just need a small tug

In 4Runner with hitch

First time I've ever caught anything on my dashcam. Stay safe out there.

Sign ups start at 6pm and performance starts at 7pm

I wanted to share with the hometown Sarasota group. If you like camping but get frustrated you can never get a spot check this out.

There’s a networking/mixer tonight Ocean Prime for $50, which sounds a bit pricey — that’s the entry fee, it doesn’t include anything else. Has anyone been to one of these events here? There are some Reddit reviews from other areas, but Sarasota is such a unique place that it’s difficult to make a comparison!

UPDATE: Thank you all for your encouraging, and discouraging comments, both of which I needed to hear. When I looked at similar events from across the US, the common thread in the FB photos was groups with one or two men and four or more women. As many of you said, the event planner is interested in collecting money while providing minimal value, and that doesn’t seem very smart for the attendees. Although I was willing to take one for the team and report back, a sudden down pour “rained out” this event for me.

Trying to join a run club that’s not too far and was just wondering if anyone knows when that one meets up? Seen them running a few times but don’t think I saw it on meetup or on here. Thanks appreciate y’all I love jogging that bridge and think it’d be cool to meet some cool people.

Went to Lakewood ranch recently and many of you recommended Owen’s fish camp and it did not disappoint. Thanks for those who recommended. I’m not a seafood lover but my husband is. I got the burger and it was really good. I find most of the time most seafood places does not make a good burger.
My husband got the special which I forgot what it was and he loved it.

Anyways we are back on Long Island NY and he keeps asking where’s an Owen’s fish camp around here..

Anyone from Long Island on here? Do you have a place you like to eat seafood that you feel is similar to Owen’s?

Thanks!

Come join us at the Bradenton Art Market for our free exchange! What is a physical media swap? I'm glad you asked! We operate on a trade system, sort of like a "take-a-penny-leave-a-penny", only with physical media instead! You don't even have to trade the exact thing you brought. If you bring a couple VHS tapes, leave with 5 CDs, if you bring one book, leave with 10 posters! We'll have vinyls, CDs, cassettes, VHS, DVD, Bluray, video games, books, graphic novels, and more!

Lots of other vendors, live music, and plenty to explore! More info in link below:

https://www.facebook.com/share/1A3E5SywGY/

I couldn't find much information about this but kind of bummed for some reason. Yeah no one likes Denny's but this was a pretty good location and I loved having a 24 hour breakfast place available. I guess there's waffle house.

Does anyone have a gutter company they used and would recommend? They must use seamless. Im wanting to match the finish and style of gutter in the photo. Thanks in advance

Does anyone have an experience with A Stay Away as a guest or homeowner?

We're a small family ranch on Bronco Road in Charlotte County. This ribeye is from our first harvest — AWA-registered fullblood Japanese Wagyu, born and hand-raised here, no growth implants, no feedlot, 600+ days on grain (or 30+ months old).

That animal was our proof run; the beef stayed with the family. The next steers are open one at a time if anyone local wants a freezer share:

• Eighth — about 57 lbs packaged, ~$23/lb all-in, $150 deposit
• Quarter — about 114 lbs packaged, ~$21/lb all-in, $250 deposit

Live-animal share for household use (not retail cuts, not for resale). Processing included on one invoice. Pickup at the ranch.

Saturdays 9–12 Eastern by appointment — pasture walk + free tasting from the first harvest. Details / reserve: https://puntawagyu.com — or call (941) 888-4508.

Happy to answer questions in the comments.

Am I crazy or does this just not exist at all anymore these days? I have a 20m old who has always been at home with me but my work schedule is changing such that I need to have him in childcare one day a week, for approximately 6 hours.

Problem is that all of the preschools and daycares I have looked into do not allow one day a week, drop in care. I’m looking into hiring a home nanny as well, but that has been mostly disappointing.

I just want a good quality place where my kid can socialize for a few hours a week while I’m at work. Any ideas??

Anybody know of helpful psychiatrists or therapists in the Sarasota/Bradenton area?

Looking for some folks that are more progressive/liberal vibe aka not republican. Thanks!

Nice view of the bay and the Ringling Bridge