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Sarasota County offers some of Florida's best fishing thanks to the healthy estuary supporting a healthy ecosystem. Learn more about fishing in the area below . The Florida Gulf Coast is a paradise for fish. Freshwater streams and rivers flow from Manatee, Sarasota and Charlotte County into a bay protected...
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See what catches your eye while exploring Sarasota County’s shopping scene Looking to give your credit card a workout? There are plenty of places in Sarasota County where you can browse and buy everything from high-end handbags to beachy souvenirs. Burns Court Burns Court is an enclave of historic, 1920s-era...
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Say goodbye to the hustle and bustle of daily life when you head to Englewood and Manasota Key. These laid-back locales are home to mom-and-pop businesses and all kinds of ways to enjoy the great outdoors. Englewood was originally planned as a “grove town” for growing lemons, but back-to-back freezes...
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Siesta Beach is regularly named a top beach in the U.S. and the world for good reason. The renovated beach has a new expanded parking lot, a pedestrian esplanade, updated concessions, and of course, the some of the whitest sand in the world. The beach isn’t the only highlight of...
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Sometimes, we all just need to escape... Close your eyes and imagine making the perfect, spontaneous getaway: simply packing your bags and floating away into summery coastal breezes for a vacation in Florida. Where did your imagination take you? Were you digging your imaginary toes into the sand and letting...
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Check out seven local shops for unique Sarasota County shopping, featuring items you won't find elsewhere. Leave behind the generic gift cards and unearth one-of-a-kind gems to gift for your friends — from antique trinkets and Florida furnishings to gourmet treats and worldwide goods. Make room in your luggage and...
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Don't miss a game in Sarasota County, there are a watch parties for several college teams at different locations in the destination. Sometimes, you want to go where everybody knows your … team. College football season is upon us again, and if you're searching for a spot to cheer on...
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The new Englewood Beach Waterfest celebrates the community's coastal connections Englewood has long drawn folks interested in fishing, boating, and water recreation opportunities. A new festival, Englewood Beach Waterfest, will celebrate the community's liquid assets with activities ranging from educational exhibits to powerboat racing. "We have the best of both...
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We've compiled a list of five things visiting young professionals will love about Sarasota. We've all heard the stereotypes: Sarasota County is a retirement community; there's nothing here for young people; everything cool is in bigger cities. I'll admit, when I first came here, I had some of these same...
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Sand and saltwater free, bring your kids to these splash areas and playgrounds to give them a day filled with refreshing fun and laughter. Simmer down your summer and head to one of our family-friendly parks with water features for your kids—without the entrance fee of waterparks and aquatic facilities...