West of Trail

Delivering neighborhood connections to your mailbox every month.

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Welcome! Let’s get to know our neighbors.

We know genuine connections with neighbors next door and business owners down the street make for a more meaningful experience. And we believe getting to know people in our community should be simple. That’s why Stroll meets you where you’re at – your mailbox.

We are grateful to serve this amazing community.

Every month, we share stories from and about different residents within our neighborhood.

See below for a few of our recent favorites.

The Zeeb Family with Phoenix
Phoenix Rising

Meet the Zeeb Family’s Adorable New Goldendoodle

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Temple Curry
Japanese Dry Curry

Savoring Kyoto: A Cozy, Flavorful Dish Inspired by Temple Dining

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March Community Happenings

Your guide to local gatherings, social events, and neighborhood fun!

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Smooth Solutions

EZ Slider Keeps Sarasota’s Doors and Windows in Motion

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Improving Your Gut Microbiome with RENEW
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Raffle Prizes
Game On! An Evening of Fun, Prizes, and Friendly Competition!

Robertson Billiards & Spas

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Original Living Room
Historic McClellan Park

Preserving a Home's Character

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Effortless Elegance: Dahlia Traveling Boutique Brings Coastal Chic to Sarasota

Dahlia Strong’s boutique offers stylish, comfortable, and age-appropriate fashion with a touch of Italian flair

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H & Y Fence
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Beth Dilley and Andy Olwert

Living Their Best Lives

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Impact100 SRQ Announces Eight Grant Recipients for its 2024 Giving Year

Collective Giving Organization Awards $109,500 Grants to Eight Community Nonprofits

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Winner Winner…Fish Dinner!

The Rockstar Offshore Tournament

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Meet Your Publisher

Sarah Massey

Sarah Massey

Sarah Massey, Stroll West of Trail publisher, created the publication in 2013. Sarah grew up in the neighborhood, so for her, this is the perfect way to show her gratitude to this wonderful community. Sarah currently lives in the area with her husband and two children. They enjoy going to the beach, swimming, playing sports, and relaxing with friends and family.

A connection to Neighborhoods: Avondale, Bay Point Park, Cherokee Park, Harbor Acres, Hudson Bayou, McClellan Park, Shoreland Woods, and South Poinsettia Park, Oyster Bay, San Remo, Granada and Kentwood Estates. In each issue, you will discover a collection of fun and thought-provoking stories written by your neighbors on a variety of topics ranging from homes, families, pets, travel, recipes, and more! Whether you're a new or long-time resident, Stroll Southside Village is an excellent way to keep up with the community, meet new friends, and discover some of the finest local companies to do business with.

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