Hi. I'm James Sweiderk (@jsarasota). I've spent my whole life here, enjoying the beach, running and cycling, taking my dogs to play in the bay, hanging at local parks. I literally have thousands of photos to share, including:

• Sunset shots at fantastic beaches, like Lido Beach and Siesta Key
• Photos having fun at local parks, such as Ken Thompson Park, The Legacy Trail and Myakka River State Park. 
• Pics of area events, like the Sarasota Chalk Festival, Suncoast Grand Prix, and local races

And that's why I've created this site. I want to show you my perspective of the Sarasota area, all the breathtaking views and all the fun you can have here.

I'm not a professional photographer. Most of my pictures, especially the recent ones, are taken with my smartphone. Sometimes they include my family or dogs. They always include the REAL Sarasota.

If you want to discuss these photos or share your ideas, please tweet or email me.

I have another site too, about my Triumph Scrambler and some of my rides in Southwest Florida.

See you at the beach,
James

PS. This site is a customized version of Gallery 3.