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Runners rejoice — you can take your vacation without having to pause your training. Sarasota County is an excellent Florida Gulf Coast destination and a Runner Friendly Community, as chosen by the Road Runner Club of America. Vacation and training for a race tend to pair together about as well...
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Trade screen time for sea breezes, quiet trails and moments that move at nature’s pace. Since the advent of smartphones and portable tablets, some days it feels downright impossible to escape the demands of voicemail, text and email notifications buzzing in our pockets. From television to TikTok, the modern world...
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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...
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Love to read on vacation? Then check out our catalogue of bookstores, poetry readings and places for young readers. Word on the street is that Sarasota is the place to be for bookworms of all ages, spoken word poets, and other literary-minded folks. Whether your love of the written word...
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You don't have to shell out a lot of money to have a great time in Sarasota County. In fact, sometimes you don't even have to spend a cent.
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Don't let the final days of summer go to waste – check out some of the summer theater performances and art exhibits on display and your favorite west coast of Florida venues. Art often has a vital role in defining the culture of a community -- so it's no wonder...
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It's an enchanting evening of southern tropical charm under the banyan trees at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens. It's the romantic, classic setting of The Ringling, Ca' d'Zan and The Powel Crosley Estate. It's the sugary sand of the local beaches and the quaintness of Mary's Chapel at Historic Spanish Point...
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Sarasota County is an inviting region for all people, thanks in part to some amazing advocacy groups, organizations and community events throughout the area. Sarasota has several appealing attributes that make it an attractive place to visit and to live: gorgeous beaches, colorful history, a vibrant arts community, swanky nightlife...
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Feasts and festivities abound to suit any dad’s style this Father’s Day. Here are some ideas for a weekend fit for fathers and the rest of the family, too. If you’re spending Father’s Day weekend with Dad or Grandpa in Southwest Florida, you’re in luck! There are loads of gatherings...