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Experience Sarasota County
March 2021
By Compass Rose History ExperiencesNearly four decades before Sarasota became a county, a group of Scottish immigrants landed...
March 2021
Art-centric Sarasota County abounds with places to view art, make art, and purchase art. Sarasota is very much...
February 2021
Did you know Sarasota was nearly home to a “Winter White House?” Every U.S. president since 1976 has...
February 2021
This Sarasota neighborhood near Siesta Key is a local favorite full of surprises and international cultureGulf Gate is...
February 2021
Why let Sarasota's beautiful weather and sunshine go to waste because of a budget vacation? While fun isn't...
February 2021
There’s no better place to spend time with your sweetheart than sunny Sarasota! How can you say “I...
January 2021
Sarasota County is home to many sites with serious archeological significance People have been coming to Florida for...
January 2021
Pinecraft gives visitors a glimpse into a quieter lifestyle where the food is made from scratch, the pastimes...
December 2020
Learn how the Greatest Show on Earth helped shape a sleepy fishing village into a cultural destination on...
December 2020
A long history of visual, performing, literary and, of course, circus arts has shaped a tiny fishing village...
December 2020
Shop and dine at the chic locations hidden in this quaint district along Hillview Street just south of...
December 2020
Turn a regular day of shopping into a memorable experience with these local tips for things you can...