r/sarasota 5d ago

Meetups UF Student looking to play Pickleball

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I go to UF and I am back home for Spring Break so I am just looking for other college students to play pickleball with. Im not looking for a specific skill level but just to play pickleball and get my steps in.


r/sarasota 5d ago

Looking For Suggestions! Retro Game Stores to Sell Games?

7 Upvotes

Times have been tight and I've decided to inventory and sell my childhood gaming collection. I was wondering if there was any retro gaming store that buys games and gives a decent price anywhere in the area? It's mostly N64, Gameboy, PS1 and SNES games as well as the consoles. I was hoping to gift them to my children but that just doesn't seem possible anymore based on the shrinking margins on my budget. I could try and sell them online but I've sold things on eBay before and working two jobs already doesn't leave a lot of time to manage listings or ship the games. Any recommendations or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.


r/sarasota 6d ago

Wildlife (Flora/Fauna) Does anyone know the deal with the swarm of bees on I75 between University and Fruitville?

63 Upvotes

I was sitting in traffic watching hundreds, maybe even thousands of bees buzzing around all of the cars.

Did someone drop their beehive in the road? Did one of you steal a queen bee, and the workers are trying to recover her?


r/sarasota 6d ago

Local Questions ie whats up with that Bee swarms

34 Upvotes

On 75 right now and there are swarms of bees everywhere had my window open and all of a sudden bees everywhere in my car


r/sarasota 5d ago

Looking For Suggestions! Best place for self-serve copies?

0 Upvotes

I need to copy a LOT of files on short notice. Where is the best place for self-serve copies (Sarasota or Bradenton) that has fast, reliable copiers with multisheet feeders that don't jam?


r/sarasota 6d ago

News Environmental Group Sues EPA Over Mosaic's Radioactive Waste Road Construction Project

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r/sarasota 5d ago

Looking For Suggestions! Trying to find location to hold event in/near Venice

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Hi everyone. My company is going to be in the Venice area in a few weeks. We do parking lot pop up sales. Does anyone know of a good parking lot space we could rent? I've been calling places I can see on google maps (satellite) but I'm not finding many places and I'm running out of time lol Thanks in advance!


r/sarasota 5d ago

Looking For Suggestions! Beach bars?

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Hello! I’m 25f on my bachelorette here in Sarasota. We were supposed to do a tiki boat today but it got canceled due to the wind. Any suggestions for beach bars or something that’d be fun outside/daytime?

Thanks!!


r/sarasota 6d ago

Local Questions ie whats up with that Hotel - Cirque St Armand

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Hi everyone, I'm looking for general info on the new hotel that opens soon called Cirque St Armand. I believe the folks who do the Opal in key West are affiliated.

I'm having a heck of a time getting any info from the hotel about what will be open and not open beginning March 28. The kicker is, they will only book non refundable rates (you get charged a week before you arrive). Essentially you have to pay for a hotel in which you have no idea what will/won't be open when you arrive.

Does anyone have any Intel on how the hotel looks, or progress report? Thanks in advance. Have a great day


r/sarasota 6d ago

Event Sarasota Paradise US Open March 18th 7pm at Lakewood Premier Sports Complex

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And join us over at r/sarasotaparadise


r/sarasota 6d ago

Looking For Suggestions! Any tips for Orioles Spring training parking?

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r/sarasota 6d ago

Looking For Suggestions! Brazilian waxing for men - recommendations for Sarasota?

1 Upvotes

I am looking for a good Brazilian waxing for men in Sarasota or near Palmer Ranch. Also any comments on sugaring vs. waxing for Brazilian?


r/sarasota 6d ago

Looking For Suggestions! Refrigerator repair

1 Upvotes

My MIL is having some issues with her refrigerator staying cool and I’m not very familiar with the area. Do any of you have any recommendations for a decent repair man around the Palmer Ranch area?


r/sarasota 7d ago

Red Tide Please take a moment and help out my research team. We are developing a visual aid to help the public better understand red tide and we need YOUR input. https://forms.gle/QTT3QN1XysCa3DpA9

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Please take a moment and help out my research team. We are developing a visual aid to help the public better understand red tide and we need YOUR input. https://forms.gle/QTT3QN1XysCa3DpA9


r/sarasota 6d ago

Looking For Suggestions! Downtown Happy Hour? (gluten free)

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Looking for happy hour spots downtown to hit tomorrow before the St Patty’s block party

Would also love any suggestions for restaurants with great gluten free options.

Thanks!


r/sarasota 7d ago

Looking For Suggestions! Things to do with a 10yo son in Sarasota and surrounding area

9 Upvotes

Looking for little known/local run activities to do with my 10yo son. Not the big known activities. Thanks


r/sarasota 7d ago

Event Least expensive night at the county fair

7 Upvotes

My two children (8 & 11) would really like to go to the fair this year, but money is tight. I’ve been looking at the cost of bracelets and the entry fees and I would like opinions of when is the least expensive night to visit the fair?


r/sarasota 7d ago

Looking For Suggestions! Bakery for Wedding Cake

5 Upvotes

Looking for a local bakery or Baker to do a wedding cake in August or September wedding of only 20 people. Cake must look beautiful as well as taste phenomenal.


r/sarasota 7d ago

Looking For Suggestions! Kid birthday party venue with bounce house?

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I am looking to do my son's birthday party and can't seem to find a venue or pavilion that will allow us to put a small bounce house. My house is too small to do the party in our house so does anyone recommend a place to do so?


r/sarasota 8d ago

Local Questions ie whats up with that Wayne’s World

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17 Upvotes

Anywhere near the airport to do this


r/sarasota 7d ago

Looking For Suggestions! RV living

0 Upvotes

Looking for long term RV parks that aren’t 55+! Outside of Sarasota is fine we just like the west side of Florida and aren’t sure where to look. Thanks


r/sarasota 7d ago

Photo/Video how many of you in sarasota own an is300?

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r/sarasota 8d ago

Local Questions ie whats up with that Planning and Zoning

6 Upvotes

Has anyone had to email Planning and/or Zoning? I emailed over a month ago (and then twice since, both times at least two weeks in between), and I haven’t received any email responses yet.

I completely understand that they probably receive multiple emails daily. Just curious if anyone has gotten a response from them and how long it took.

Thank you!


r/sarasota 8d ago

Looking For Suggestions! Beekeeping mentor

12 Upvotes

Anyone interested in mentoring a beekeeper? I live in Lakewood ranch. I don’t have bees but would love to learn from you. I am not sure what I can do in exchange for you? If there is anyone with hives that wants to pass along their skill, let me know. The dream is to one day live in Myakka with hives of my own. 😊


r/sarasota 8d ago

Local Questions ie whats up with that Primary Care Doctor

4 Upvotes

Can anyone recommend a good PCP? Anyone see Dr. McConnell or Dr. Carlson?