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How to play it safe when you visit Sarasota Couny's various beaches Sarasota County’s beautiful beaches bring lots of visitors to our shores. To help ensure that you stay safe while having fun in the sun, here are some important rules and recommendations to follow for a restful and relaxing...
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Sunday evening Drum Circles on three Sarasota County beaches gather together artists, dancers, locals, tourists, children and adults for a night of dancing, music, sand, sunsets, and judgment-free peace and unity. What Are Sarasota’s Sunday Beach Drum Circles? Walking along the beach on a Sunday night, the siren call beckons...
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For more information on Sarasota County on Florida's Gulf Coast please call or text the information hotline at (941) 706-1253, click here for hours. See also our Visit Sarasota County Staff Directory Administrative Office Information VISIT SARASOTA COUNTY Address: 301 North Cattlemen Road, Suite 203 Sarasota, FL 34232 Phone: (941)...
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Our story is your story... with a new lead! Sarasota County is a great destination to write a story about. We're inspired daily by the individuals who make this place welcoming to visit, businesses that create memorable experiences, restaurants that excite and tantalize and the beaches - and beyond! Give...
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More than a stop on the map, North Port is a city of small discoveries and everyday adventures—where outdoor escapes, sporting games and community energy come together. North Port is currently the fastest-growing city in Sarasota County. From community events at the vibrant, new master-planned community of Wellen Park to...
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The sunset is part of the reason you decided to visit Sarasota County. So check out our guide for the best ways to enjoy it. The sunset puts on a pretty good show most nights here in Sarasota County. And while you can always watch it for free from one...
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Discover new favorites while revisiting old ones at these two world-class shopping/dining meccas. Sarasota’s University Town Center, also known as UTC, is a district where visitors and locals find themselves at the center of it all. From big-brand retail stores and local boutiques to fitness/wellness services, seasonal events and restaurants...
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North Port’s CoolToday Park is the Atlanta Braves' official Spring Training facility. Every February, Atlanta's Major League Baseball team ventures south to the master-planned community of Wellen Park, Florida, between Venice and North Port. Here, they find their home—or should we say home base?—for the spring at their Spring Training...
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Step into a magical world of awe-inspiring performances and holiday cheer as larger-than-life performers light up the arena. Wonderland is back with Believe, a never-before-seen production that promises to take audiences on a heartwarming and visually stunning journey weaving in the enchantment of the winter holidays and their unique traditions...