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Many come to Sarasota County and choose to never leave. Our destination has a lot to offer visitors and residents alike and has received many accolades! Real estate options include condominiums overlooking the magnificent Gulf of Mexico, colorful bungalows near urban parks, shopping and dining districts and enormous ranch-style houses...
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Arts enthusiasts are in luck: It does not take much digging to immerse oneself in Sarasota County's dynamic arts scene. At a glance, world-class performing arts venues and art galleries such as the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall and the Ringling Museum of Art beckon along the main route through...
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Discover art galleries and artistic gems beyond the ordinary and see what makes Sarasota County shine as Florida's Cultural Coast. Both local and renowned visiting artists of Sarasota display their craft and talents in exhibitions and galleries all year round. And if you come on the right day, you may...
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Sarasota's vibrant circus history springs to life at The Ringling, the official State Art Museum of Florida. The Ringling is not only home to the decadent and historic art collection of Ringling Circus founder John Ringling and his wife, Mable, but also a touchstone for delving deep into the captivating...
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Here you will find the latest information on severe weather, beach conditions and other travel alerts that may impact your visit to Sarasota County. Red Tide Red tides have been documented along Florida's gulf coast since the 1840s.The Florida red tide organism, Karenia brevis, produces a toxin that may kill...
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Welcome to the Siesta Key, Florida, beach webcam, your live view of sugar-white sands, sapphire-blue waters and warm sunshine inviting you to visit Florida’s Gulf Coast. Click here or the photo below to see what’s happening on one of the best beaches in the U.S. right now! Sarasota’s beaches have...
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Twelve beachfront hotels and resorts to stay just steps from the #1 Beach in the U.S. Dreaming of visiting the #1 beach in the U.S. (and #4 in the world!)? So named in the 2025 Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice Awards, Siesta Key gets a lot of hype — and once you're...