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One of the reasons so many people choose to visit Sarasota is because of its natural beauty. Of course, the mild winters also have a little something to do with it, but everything here is so picture perfect that it draws people from all over the world. From the beaches...
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Get away from busy cities, congested traffic and head to a small charming village in Sarasota County.The southernmost reach of Sarasota County is home to one of Florida's finest hidden treasures: the quaint, friendly, and historically charming village of Englewood, nestled alongside the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway at Manasota Key.You won't...
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You can browse / download the PDF archive of past Tourism University presentations using the links below. Past Presentations & Materials:January 2020 – How to Reacquire Past GuestsJuly 2019 – How to Manage Sales Leads from VSCJanuary 2019 - Leveraging Google My Business Listings and MorePart I (Webinar)Part II (Live)Presentation...
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With over 6,200 hotel rooms, it's time to shine the spotlight on some of Sarasota County's top hotels. From beachfront, rooftop and secluded, we have a diverse collection waiting for you. Planning your next family vacation, business meeting, special event, or secluded staycation getaway? Get acquainted with these unique or...
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Dads deserve to feel the love too! 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! Whether it's admiring antique automobiles, eating belly-busting brunches or meeting sports...
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Check out these great fall activities in Englewood. Florida ushers in the fall season like a whisper weather-wise, but it is far from a quiet time for activities in Sarasota County, especially in Englewood. Nestled on the south border of Sarasota County, the town of Englewood is planning events for...
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For decades, the Van Wezel Performing Arts Center, affectionately nicknamed "The Purple Cow," was the most flamboyant critter on the bayside stretch of Sarasota's North Tamiami Trail - but these days, it's impossible to ignore the giant, fluorescent pink flamingos who have moved in down the street. Two 1,200-pound metal...
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Sarasota's Marie Selby Botanical Gardens may be nestled along the placid shores of Sarasota Bay that many call home, but it hardly takes a speck of imagination to reinvent oneself as an explorer along the exotic banks of the Amazon River in the botanical gardens' newest exhibit, the Ann Goldstein...
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Those craving a spiced, slow-cooked delicacy and live music will find both in Sarasota County this March.To make the most of your early spring trip to Sarasota County, you have got to get outside. Beyond leisurely strolls, and dips in the water, we have a weekend chock full of fabulous...
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Check out the ghost stories and some popular folk lore of prominent Sarasota places, such as Historic Spanish Point, and the Ringling Estate.Attention ghost hunters: 'tis the season when spooky things are afoot in this sunny, seaside circus town.Some people say that Halloween is the time of year when the...