Frugal Family: Valentine's Day Specials in Sarasota

Deals and Discounts for the perfect gift or date for Valentine's Day.

This column will be devoted to catching the best deals every week with local businesses in Sarasota. This week, Frugal Family looked for some great deals for Valentine's Day. Date night, flowers and jewelry are the standard Valentine's Day traditions and we've researched some great deals that you and your significant other can share this holiday.  1. Addison Craig's Boot Loot Sale, 28 South Blvd. of the Presidents Deal: Addison Craig is having a half-price sale on boots, shoes and jewelry. All sale items are marked down 50 percent. Good through: Valentine's Day. 2. The Flower Place, 8220 N. Tamiami Trail Deal: This floral shop carries many creative gifts. They offer specialized Valentine's gifts for under $35, including a small floral …

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Sarasota and the Arts

Ringling in Bloom at Ringling Museum

Floral design meets art, fashion and food in an extravagant 3 day event.

Exquisitely executed and bursting with color and scent, Ringling in Bloom opens beautifully with twenty-nine floral designers participating from garden clubs along Florida’s Suncoast.  Each floral arrangement is inspired by a masterpiece from the museum’s collection.   The three Fs – flowers, food, and fashion merge to create a spectacular showing of the best of the best.  From February 4th through 6th a variety of events take place at the Museum, including: February 4th at 10:30am and 2pm, at the Asolo Theater:  Take the grand tour and attend a lecture and demonstration with Dutch Master Floral Designer Rene van Rems.  Dutch-born but California-based, Mr. Rems has authored two books on floral design, Rene’s Bouquets: a Guide to Euro-Style…

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William Mansell

11:44 am on Friday, February 4, 2011

Brenda, I LOVE the photos.   more ›