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Experience Sarasota County
May 2021
Part laidback beach paradise, and part eclectic arts and culture destination: Sarasota is a fun and welcoming destination...
March 2021
By Compass Rose History ExperiencesIn 1899, Cornelius Van Santvoord (C.V.S.) Wilson, the owner of the Manatee County Advocate...
March 2021
From tours to live cams, here are some online experiences from Sarasota's popular local attractions Virtual Programs at...
March 2021
By Compass Rose History ExperiencesNearly four decades before Sarasota became a county, a group of Scottish immigrants landed...
March 2021
Spectacular views can be found up high on Sarasota’s growing rooftop scene. Looking for spectacular views, Gulf breezes...
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
Why let Sarasota's beautiful weather and sunshine go to waste because of a budget vacation? While fun isn't...
January 2021
Sarasota County is home to many sites with serious archeological significance People have been coming to Florida for...
January 2021
Mention polo and most people conjure up images of Prince Charles, wealthy aristocrats and fine-bloodline ponies. The common...
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...