I am lucky to live in Sarasota.  I have been here for over 2 years but still feel like I am on vacation.  Living in our town is paradise.  Now, I know Sarasota is not perfect but it comes close.  There are so many aspects I could highlight.  The John Ringling Causeway has to be noted.  This bridge extends along the Sarasota Bay to Bird Key.  There are many beautiful views from the bridge.  I love to cross my street and look out across the water to the bridge itself.  The Ringling Bridge, as locals call it, is 65 feet high.  Locals and tourists alike walk the span daily.  The night time view, as the sun is setting, is breathtaking.  The bridge has recently gained a new feature, lights.  And accordingly, some folks like the lights and some folks don’t like the lights.  The lights are under the bridge and they change color reflecting on the water. 

With or without the lights, the bridge is beautiful.  You don’t have to travel far to enjoy a spectacular view of the John Ringling Causeway.  Traveling local is a great benefit to the residents of Florida. Have you been to Sarasota? Drop me a comment if you have and let me know what you thought.