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Nokomis Beach is Sarasota County's oldest public beach. The Nokomis Beach Plaza was designed and built in the 1950's by Jack West, of the renowned Sarasota School of Architecture, and renovated in 2008. Amenities include: beach, swimming, lifeguards, boardwalk, canoe/kayak launch, boat ramp and dock on bayside, historic Nokomis Beach...
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Figaro Bistro offers visitors an authentic European dining experience in the heart of Sarasota. Tucked into charming Southside Village across the street from SMH, guests enjoy French/Italian classics, an exceptional wine program, and warm, personalized French hospitality in an intimate setting. Many guests tell us dining at Figaro feels like...
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The Welcome Guide Map for Sarasota, Bradenton and Venice features the best map of the area and information about things to see and do. Attractions, restaurants, shopping, activities and more can be found in this fun to use publication. Includes discount coupons.
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Ideally located in Sarasota's vibrant UTC district, our hotel places guests just steps from premier shopping, dining, and entertainment. Explore the Mote Science Education Aquarium, enjoy outdoor recreation at Nathan Benderson Park, shop at the Mall at UTC, or discover more than 100 shops and restaurants within walking distance. Prefer...
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Sarasota's hospitable nature, paired with its outdoor nature, blend together to create one big canvas of coastal charm and quiet luxury. Florida's Cultural Coast® is more than a destination—it’s a lifestyle. With world-class resorts adjacent to pristine beaches, fine dining and even finer shopping, high-class performances and exclusive events, Sarasota...
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This small park is situated on Little Sarasota Bay. There are no restrooms and parking is limited. Amenities -Bay access -Canoe/kayak lauch -Limited parking -Dog friendly Activities -Canoeing/kayaking -Fishing -Launch point for the Jim Neville Marine Preserve trail, within Paddle Sarasota, a Guide to Sarasota's kayak and canoe trails.
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Theater… Music…Visual Art… Literature… Dance… …where it all begins. Click here to learn more. The Hermitage is a leading national arts incubator and multidisciplinary artist retreat dedicated to championing bold and impactful new work, supporting the creative process, elevating the artist experience, and enriching the lives of audiences and arts...
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Joan M. Durante Park, located at 5550 Gulf of Mexico Drive, is the result of a private/public partnership to enhance and restore one of the few remaining vacant island properties on Longboat Key to a viable wetland and coastal hammock forest. The 32 acre site is located on Sarasota Bay...
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100 room Hampton Inn & Suites features 1500 square feet of meeting/event space, catering, full-service bar with lite bites, outdoor heated pool, oversized exercise facility, guest laundry facility and all rooms feature mini-fridge, microwave, coffee maker, and include free hot breakfast buffet and Wi-Fi.
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Wander along our serene outdoor Birdwalk and encounter graceful cranes, native raptors, and vibrant parrots. Our cherished non-releasable resident birds, about 100 in total, warmly welcome you. Each year, we care for over 1,200 wild birds in our onsite Avian Hospital, nurturing them with the hope of returning them to...