Rent The Keys Blog

A Florida vacation has long been on the bucket lists of travelers from all over the world, but more often than not, it’s the big cities that attract attention, exotic destinations such as Miami with its hip and trendy vibe, Orlando with its theme parks that kids have dreamed about their entire lives, and Key West, where famous authors once lived and life moves at a slower pace. And then...

The crack of the bat, the cheer of the crowds, and the sounds of merchants selling their beer; if it has been too long since you last heard the above, you will definitely be relieved to know that Spring Training in Sarasota is upon us! The Grapefruit League consists of 15 Major League Baseball teams all playing their heart out before the official season begins, and Sarasota and Bradenton are...

If you are reading this in the middle of another spring snowstorm, just be patient. Your Memorial Day getaway to Sarasota will be here before you know it and when it arrives, you can look forward to golden sunshine, blue skies, and all the turquoise waters that our Florida hometown can offer! And because we want to ensure that you have the best time during your moments in the Sunshine...

While much of the world is checking the weather forecast on an hourly basis, wondering which of Mother Nature’s four seasons is going to make its presence known throughout the day, we in Sarasota are outside, playing, exploring, and attending a variety of events that only take place in the spring. If you are in dire need of some summer excitement during the spring months, our RentTheKeys guide to the...

Just like that, it is time for winter to be over and the Spring Break celebrations to begin, at least, here in Sarasota it is! We at RentTheKeys understand that in some of the colder states, winter has refused to release its grip, instead choosing to hang on tight and cover residents with snow, rain, even unforeseen ice storms, but in Sarasota, the sun is shining the temperatures are idyllic,...

There once was a time where the lowly food truck was laughed at and ridiculed by all except the hardworking workers who depended on it for lunches on construction sites, but today, a food truck has come to represent the best of gourmet foods. Innovative owners have used these vessels to show off their best meals, and festivals often revolve around the goodies they provide. We at RentTheKeys have sampled...

Valentine’s Day takes place in what is generally the coldest month of the year, perhaps to encourage snuggling together to stay warm, which is something we wholeheartedly get behind. We do, however, understand that there can be too much of a good thing and when your sweetheart deserves a little warm up, a romantic Valentine’s Day vacation to Sarasota and an even more romantic stay in our RentTheKeys holiday love...

The holidays have always been about what we can do for others in all sorts of ways, but with that altruism often comes chaos, exhaustion, and maybe even an emotional breakdown or two. Fortunately, all “good” things do come to an end, and when the new year finally makes its pristine appearance, it is time to do things for you for a change, and if sandy beaches, warm temperatures, and...

As we find ourselves in the midst of the most chaotic time of year, all the work and stress that accompanies the holidays may have travelers seeking something they probably think they can’t have. How can you be peaceful when your to-do list is longer than the book you put down before Halloween and how can you find serenity when you simply do not know what you are buying your...

As the weather in your part of the world begins to wear on you with too much cold, too much wet, too much gray, here in Sarasota, the complete opposite is true, especially when you make our hometown your holiday escape. Offering a heartwarming charm that also includes the benefit of not having to layer on heavy clothes or fight traffic on snow-covered roads, for those who prefer a white...