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Pristine beaches, vibrant circus culture, boutique shopping and fine dining are a few of the first things that spring to mind when most people think of Sarasota, but for quilting enthusiasts, the area is attractive for a reason that others usually overlook. With more than 700 members spread across three...
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Whether novice or expert, there are numerous paddle boarding opportunities in Sarasota County. This leisure activity is a great way to exercise and see Sarasota County’s beautiful coast. Whether standing up, lying down or kneeling on a board, finding one’s groove in the sport of coastal paddle boarding is an...
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Located on the Bay in Downtown Sarasota, Bayfront Park features everything a person could want in Florida. There is a place, a place in Sarasota, where you can do everything at once. Pretty much anything a person can think of doing – from the casual, do nothing day to the...
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From the moment she realizes that we’re approaching a paw park, my 10-month-old pug, Cali, has trouble holding still. By the time we hit the parking lot, she is whining impatiently and attempting to claw her way out of the car window. We live in a downtown Sarasota apartment and...
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A half-dozen rosy ideas to get you started planning your couple's vacation Chocolates, flowers, stuffed animals and candied hearts. These and more are all things iconic of puppy love. However, for you and your loved one, your relationship has grown deeper and deserves more dedication than a card with a...
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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...
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Mark your calendars now. Every month there is a reason to get out and celebrate in Sarasota County. From international festivals of contemporary music, dance and theatre to shark's teeth, chalk and film festivals, and we cannot forget food and wine festivals, there is plenty of opportunity to discover something...
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Explore and encounter some local flora and fauna at these popular Sarasota County attractions Where can you pet a string ray, feed flamingos, see rescued tigers and raptors, and play among 100-year-old banyan trees? In Sarasota County, of course. The area is home to several attractions that showcase the area’s...
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Venice, Florida, abounds with biking opportunities from the novice to the pro, training wheels to speed bikes, and everything in between Biking through Venice opens up a world of opportunities. Gliding by, riders get the opportunity to see wildlife that may scurry from cars or chit chatters. Birds, lizards, snakes...
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In search of coastal cuisine, cultural attractions, and enough sunshine to cure their lingering polar-vortex blues, a couple heads south for a week in Florida's cultural capital. Key West is colorful and Miami is flashy, but when it came to planning a weeklong Florida vacation, my boyfriend and I didn't...