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Here are seven reasons throughout its 100-year history Sarasota County has been a desirable place for visitors to play Through both dedicated efforts of local leaders and the unique charm of the area, this once sleepy fishing town has become an internationally known destination. Here are seven reasons throughout its...
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Baseball, dragon boat racing, and high-level rowing will bring athletes and fans from across the country to Sarasota County this October. Visit Sarasota County today announced the full lineup of October sports events, showcasing the region’s fields, waters, and shores. Below is the complete schedule. Junior All-American Games When: October...
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By Compass Rose History Experiences In 1899, Cornelius Van Santvoord (C.V.S.) Wilson, the owner of the Manatee County Advocate, decided to move to the small village of Sarasota to start the area’s first newspaper. The year prior, C.V.S., a widow, had remarried to the young Rose Phillips. 40 years her...
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By Compass Rose History Experiences Nearly four decades before Sarasota became a county, a group of Scottish immigrants landed on our white, sandy shores pursuing the promise of life in a tropical oasis with modern amenities. But what happens when you move thousands of miles from home, and there’s no...
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Siesta Charms Your angelic white sand Feels like paradise in my hands You capture my gaze Without letting go In the morning I lay Under the shelter of your sapphire skies As your whispering waves Bring life to my soul In the evening you lead me Through a maze of...
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If you want to ensure you see reptilian basking beauties, Sarasota can make that happen, be it in their natural habitat, at a protected enclosure, or in your arms. “Attention students, the school is going on a limited lockdown due to an alligator traveling on campus.” This is no social...
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Two additions to help maximize exposure within Sarasota County FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Nate Sweetman, 941-955-0991 Ext. 116 [email protected] SARASOTA, Fla. (June 15, 2021) – Visit Sarasota County is excited to welcome Jess Bertolini to the team as Website & Social Media Coordinator, and Nate Sweetman as Communications and Public Relations...