100 Things To Do in Sarasota Before You Die

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As a travel writer, I’ve traveled to 41 countries in the last 15 years, but I always look forward to coming back to paradise!

Excerpt: Sarasota was ranked the #1 place to live in Florida in 2023 by U.S. News & World Report, and the #5 place to live in the US, so if you live here, you’ve chosen well. When I started exploring our little part of the world, little did I know how much there was to see and do right here at home. With an average of 255 days of sunshine per year, there’s plenty of time to get outside and play!

Pink book cover of 100 Things To Do in Sarasota Before You die.

I’ve lived here 10 years and there are so many cool things that I didn’t even know about! Next time my kids say they’re bored, I’ll have plenty of awesome new ideas! And don’t just take my word for it…ask Amazon. It made their best sellers list!!!

Lisa, local resident

Join me at an event listed below where I will have books for sale.

Of course, if you can’t attend one of the events, you can order directly from Reedy Press with free shipping for $18.

Updates to book

Rod & Reel Restaurant and Pier are no more because of the hurricanes. It looks like they are trying to rebuild. We hope so!

Ancient Oilve on St. Armands Circle has permanently closed after damage from the hurricanes. Visit their remaining Florida locations in Winter Park, Winter Garden, St. Augustine and The Villages.

The Ringling also suffered damage from hurricanes Helene and Milton. As of this writing, you can now tour the first floor of Ca’ d’Zan. You can follow updates at The Ringling.

Upcoming Author Events

  • Saturday, December 6, 4-7 p.m., Jiggs Landing Outpost, 6106 63rd Street East, Bradenton. (Live music and a boat parade!) 

Where to Get 100 Things To Do In Sarasota Before You Die

If you are around town near one of these retailers, please support their small business! If you can give me enough notice that you are visiting one of the below stores, I will stop by and personalize a copy for you to pick up! Otherwise, I often stop by these retailers to make sure they have signed books on hand.

Discover Sarasota Trolley Tours Gift Shop, Sarasota

Gilly Girls, Main Street, Lakewood Ranch

Manatee Village Historical Park

The Ringling Museum Store, Sarasota

Sarasota Art Museum, Sarasota

sarasotabooks.com

Sarasota Memorial Hospital Gift Shop, Sarasota

The Blue Flamingo Gift Shop

If you have a retail store and would like to sell the book, please reach out and I’ll connect you to the publisher. We also work with many real estate agents as the book makes the perfect housewarming gift. Shoot me an email at kastilwell@gmail.com for more information and discounted rates for 10 or more.

Press

Thanks to everyone who has invited me to share the story of 100 Things To Do in Sarasota Before You Die!

Television

Suncoast View

Fox 13 with Linda Hurtado

WFLA

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In Print

The Observer

Herald-Tribune (scroll to next story)

Bradenton Magazine Hot Off The Press