BABY FRIENDLY SARASOTA

Yesterday, I had the pleasure of visiting and shopping at Everyday Baby in Sarasota. They are housed in a lovely old home just off of Fruitville at 329 Gillespie Avenue. My daughter has told me all about how great they are but it was my first trip personally. With all of the big box stores selling the same things, it is refreshing to find a local shop (everyone knows how passionate I am about shopping local) that carries unique, healthy and organic items for your baby and you.

If you are expecting, are a new mother or even a grand mother (like me!), I highly recommend you visit Everyday Baby!

Here are their links for their website and their blog.

http://everydayaxness.blogspot.com/
http://www.everydaybabystore.com/

Health Care in Sarasota

There were so many great things to do this past holiday weekend. Beach, boating, picnics and more. I, however, was scheduled for surgery at 6am Saturday morning. Not exactly my ideal plan for the weekend, but it had to be done. As that was how I spent my weekend, I thought I would give a thumbs up to Sarasota Memorial Hospital. The surgery was performed on time and the post operative care was compassionate and thorough. I am sure the Doctors, Nurses, and Aides all had better ideas of how THEY wanted to spend their weekend as well, but you never would have known that. I was well cared for and when I was ready to leave at 6pm, the discharge went quickly and effortlessly. So, if you are planning a move to Sarasota for all the great cultural and outdoor activities, rest assured that should you need health care, it is of the highest quality!
http://health.usnews.com/best-hospitals/area/fl/sarasota-memorial-hospital-6390052

Lakewood Ranch Farmer's Market

LAKEWOOD RANCH  may have it's own zip code but it is still a part of SARASOTA! Every Friday morning there is a great Farmer's Market held in San Marco 

Plaza.

 https://www.facebook.com/SanMarcoPlazaFarmersMarket

It is easy to walk, not too large, but has many diversified vendors. Living in LAKEWOOD RANCH OR NORTH SARASOTA, this is such a convenient venue to pick up farm fresh local fruits and vegetables, home made breads, oils and sauces, and so much more. You might even find a wonderful dog to adopt!

Check it out:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKh8ghTuemg

Susan McDavit
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SARASOTA SHOPPING: LARGEST MALL AND SMALL LOCAL SHOPS!

Sarasota has wonderful shopping opportunities for whatever you might need! Coming in October 2014 we will have the largest shopping mall between Tampa and Naples! http://themallatuniversitytowncenter.com/ This is certainly a prime sign of our economic recovery and because of that recovery, Sarasota should be on top of your list if you are contemplating a move or investment!

I am, however, a strong supporter of shopping local i.e. Farmer's Markets and small shops found on many a street corner and neighborhood in Sarasota.

Two of my favorite areas are Burns Court and Towles Court found just south of "Downtown" Sarasota. Here is a video I put together highlighting some of the retailers in these colorful areas.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oEKJJvNjDxM

Love sharing all that makes SARASOTA so special!

Susan McDavit
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LAKEWOOD RANCH MUSIC ON MAIN

Although Lakewood Ranch has it's own zip code, it is still part of the Sarasota community. On the first Friday of each month, Main Street, Lakewood Ranch,http://www.lakewoodranch.com/musiconmain is blocked off for a great party that focuses on food, music and fun for all ages. Each month a different Non Profit receives the benefits. Last night, http://www.kettleoffish.net/ entertained to a huge crowd! At the other end of the street, a DJ seemed to get the focus of the younger guests who danced for hours! Food, beverage, and other vendors line the street with their offerings. It is a great venue to come with a date, the family or a group of friends!

Walking in Sarasota

SARASOTA has MANY MANY gyms from which to choose. There are yoga and pilates studios and the YMCA. We are very health minded here and there really is NO excuse not to find your perfect place to get into shape. You can walk the beach or walk the bridge but what I particularly love is that there are so many neighborhoods which afford nature walks right from your front door. I live in the LONGWOOD RUN community, which is no more than 5 minutes from numerous retail stores, big box AND local, several gyms and countless restaurants. But 2 minutes from my front door, I am surrounded by nature. I walk on a shell path, over a bridge and onto an island to an old oak grove where each and every branch is dripping with Spanish moss. It is magical every time of day. This is just one of so many communities in Sarasota that offers the opportunity to be close to the "city" but allows you to feel that you are in the country!

Boating in Sarasota

One of the joys of living by the water in SARASOTA is actually going out ON the water! Recently we left late in the afternoon, enjoyed some time at Snake Island and continued on to Midnight Pass and anchored in order to watch the end of the sunset on the beach! Sunset on the water is nothing short of magical.

At home on Siesta Key SARASOTA

Sometimes the best way to spend a day and evening in SARASOTA is with friends and family in a private home. Yesterday I had the pleasure of enjoying a day at a home I helped my dear friend from NJ find and purchase. It is located on the grand canal of Siesta Key http://www.visitsarasota.org/siesta-key/?gclid=CMKX9dK20rgCFY3m7Aods1wA9g nestled high in the bamboo and palm trees. You feel as if you are living in a tree house! We swam, we laughed, we helped come up with ideas for decorating and reminisced about our 30+ years of friendship. We are now Grandparents and some of our children and one grandchild also joined us. Although we met and raised our families in NJ, most of "the group" have all relocated to SARASOTA! and were here together for the welcome party.. it doesn't get much better than that!

Susan McDavit
941-735-6220
susanmcdavit@kw.com