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Experience Sarasota County
April 2022
Dine-in at these beachside bars and waterfront eateries, or, don't miss a beat of the beach—take it to-go...
February 2022
In addition to its world-renowned shopping, dining, and beaches, modern St. Armands Circle is home to the Circus...
October 2021
Travis Ray of Dapper Bowtique and Asa Thomas of Art Ovation Hotel discuss their collaboration and what it...
October 2021
FantaSea Venice invites you to stroll among hand-painted mermaids and sea horses throughout downtown. Looking for a selfie...
August 2021
Here's a look at how some Sarasota County arts attractions are adding new sanitizing, social distancing and mask-wearing...
August 2021
When you need to be alone in Sarasota nature, here are parks and beaches where you are least...
July 2021
Enjoying beauty and art requires brainpower and good food. Fortunately, Sarasota’s largest museums and attractions have got you...
July 2021
Clyde Butcher, a world-famous photographer, is one of Sarasota County’s most well-known residents. He’s a large man in...
March 2021
By Compass Rose History ExperiencesIn 1899, Cornelius Van Santvoord (C.V.S.) Wilson, the owner of the Manatee County Advocate...
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
Consistently named in TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice™ top beaches year after year, come see why this island oasis has...