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The new Englewood Beach Waterfest celebrates the community's coastal connections Englewood has long drawn folks interested in fishing, boating, and water recreation opportunities. A new festival, Englewood Beach Waterfest, will celebrate the community's liquid assets with activities ranging from educational exhibits to powerboat racing. "We have the best of both...
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A look at how it all started.How it all began ...Sarasota first became a "modern" town in the 1880s, after it was promoted in Scotland by the Florida Mortgage and Investment Co. in 1885. It was a breath of fresh air, promising an abundance of fertile land, plentiful citrus groves...
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Year-round Florida home of the Baltimore Orioles. Since 2009, the Baltimore Orioles have referred to Sarasota County as “Birdland South” – home to its annual Florida spring training season. Throughout the remainder of the year, the MLB-quality stadium and additional offsite training facilities are available for tournaments, training camps and...
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Looking to run instead of lounge on America's favorite beach? You'll want to check out these spots for the best places to play Beaches in Sarasota County are perfect spots to get a good work out and cool down. While running and swimming take virtually no equipment, there’s several more...