2022 Discover Neighborhoods - Spring/Summer
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6 | Events to enjoy 8 | Eat your way around Southwest Florida 20 | Farmers markets 22 | Culinary tour lets foodies graze through downtown Venice 22 | Rooftop restaurant planned for downtown Venice 24 | Shopping 25 | What's new? Online map has the answer 27 | You can enjoy nature all year round 31 | Ride the Legacy Trail 32 | The green canopies of Venice 34 | Suncoast beaches offer fun, relaxation 38 | Want to hunt for shark teeth & shells? 39 | A plethora of possibilities for pickleball 40 | Tee up at area golf courses 42 | Meet your neighbors 56 | Spring training in Southwest Florida 57 | Water parks and splash pads 58 | Attractions 61 | HCA opens Wellen Park medical office 61 | 311Connect: portal to county services Contents ADVERTISING - 941-681-3031 CIRCULATION - 941-206-1300 NEWS DAILY SUN - 941-429-3002 PRESIDENT Mike Beatty PUBLISHER Glen Nickerson REGIONAL ADVERTISING DIRECTOR Omar Zucco DIGITAL SALES MANAGER Dave Woods MARKETING MANAGER David Hyde MANAGING EDITOR Scott Lawson FEATURES EDITOR Linda Gillis PAGE DESIGN Marie Merchant Published by All contents copyright ©2022. No part of this work may be copied, transmitted, reproduced or reprinted without written consent of the publisher. COMMUNITIES 49 | Grand Palm 49 | Island Walk 50 | Oasis 50 | Renaissance 51 | Tortuga 51 | Sarasota National 52 | Gran Paradiso 52 | Preserve at West Villages 53 | Boca Royal Golf and Country Club 53 | Stoneybrook 54 | Wellen Park Golf & Country Club 54 | Avelina 54 | Gran Place 54 | Solstice 54 | Sunstone 54 | Wysteria 55 | Plantation Country Club 55 | BeachWalk PAGE 4 Come for the sunshine, stay for the people THIS PHOTO AND COVER PHOTO BY TAMI GARCIA S outhwest Florida and Sarasota County continue to grow and new neighborhoods are popping up everywhere. Many folks are moving from larger cities in the state or from other areas of the country to find their own piece of paradise. While they often are attracted by the water and sunshine, they cultivate something more precious that allows them to appreci- ate everyday: friendships. We profiled some residents who told us the friendly people — and pickleball — made their decision to move or retire here worthwhile. They also have found so many activities to do inside their communities and the surrounding areas that their calendars are full. This is the perfect time of year to invite those new-found friends to some of the less crowded venues and attractions in the area. There also are hundreds of restaurants to try and shorter lines for tables. There are plenty of beaches, parks and golf courses to explore and you can shop at fun spots up and down the coast. Make the most of your days and may your friendships multiple. Linda Gillis Features Editor