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Get a taste of the local coffee culture with our guide to the roasted bean scene in Sarasota County. It's a jittery job, but someone has to do it: Java junkies at Visit Sarasota sipped cups of joe all over town, from foamy cappuccinos to high octane cold brews, to...
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Try these six different ideas for enjoying Summer responsibly and saving money with limited-time deals during Sarasota Big Pass Whether your idea of living responsibly is more than six feet away from strangers or so far off-grid another stranger isn’t even in sight, here are some sensible ways to get...
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See what some of the new protocols added during the pandemic look like at hotels, restaurants and attractions around Sarasota County Welcome back to Sarasota County! Wherever you’re from, we’re sure you deserve a stress-free break from the real world, and it sure helps to pick a destination making every...
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Enjoy our fun tips for enjoying stone crab: a rich, Gulf Coast of Florida delicacy Considered to be one of the most delicious crustaceans of the world, stone crab season in Sarasota has our mouths watering! Running from mid fall until late spring, residents and tourists alike can enjoy this...
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See how Alexia Gonzalez (a.k.a. Gala Life or @alexia_gnz on Instagram) spent a quick Summer trip to Sarasota County while navigating the obstacles of COVID-19 Alexia Gonzalez does not live far from Sarasota County—about a 45 minute drive south from the Tampa Bay area—making it a perfectly short, local getaway...
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Check out this list of new restaurants around the destination and where to find them, so you can keep shaking up your dining routine Circo SRQ This funky new taco & bourbon joint offers artisan tacos ranging from Ahi Poke to Edamame Falafel. Definitely get a house margarita with your...
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When you want to unwind but can't escape to Sarasota County's soon enough, try these at-home care ideas from our local health & wellness community “Sundae’s” Best Facial Cleanse “A super healthy at-home facial to cleanse, soften and moisturize. (And it’s actually a lot of fun!) Sundae’s Best is an...
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Stretching with an instructor in a studio is nice, one of the best things about yoga is the portability of the practice: Got a flat surface? An able body? An open mind? Time to Nama-stay outdoors for an impromptu session.Sarasota County’s subtropical climate beckons yogis to bring their practice outdoors...
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Check out a few surprising historical facts surrounding the holidays in Sarasota, and how you can still experience them today Sarasota County has not had settlers for nearly as long as other parts of the country, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t a few interesting tidbits that can surprise and...
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Connect with nature at Sarasota County’s many parks and gardens Whether you like lush, tropical parks or neatly manicured gardens, there’s plenty of green space in Sarasota County where you can get outside and enjoy our diverse natural environment.State Parks Sarasota County is home to two state parks. Sarasota’s Myakka...