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The Historic Downtown Village of Sarasota provides hands-on, kid-friendly creativity with the no-planning-or-cleaning relaxation that vacation demandsSarasota is a city of creativity. Between the museums, art schools, dance performances, chalk art festivals, sand castle contests, and circus shows, anyone visiting Sarasota County is easily inspired to create. When the creative...
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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 quilters'...
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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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Get a taste of what’s cooking in Sarasota County Sarasota County is home to award-winning chefs and 21 Zagat-rated restaurants. Among the many different types of cuisine in Sarasota County, here are just a few of our highly recognized establishments.Wine about it The Crow’s Nest Restaurant & Tavern in Venice...
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Sarasota has enough Florida Gulf Coast nightlife to spice up (or cool down) your visit to our sunny beaches-and-beyond destination. When many of us think of Florida, we imagine daytime activities -- visions of ourselves on the beach, out on a boat, or perhaps indoors, perusing a museum or someplace...
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These photo op spots will capture the essence of Sarasota, arouse the most jealousy from friends back home, and help you relive your trip year after year. Sometimes the memory of a trip isn’t enough. Sometimes, those documentations of having been there need to be shared, hung, or framed. Maybe...
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Load up for your next meal at Dakin Dairy Farm and Grove Ladder Farm. Food that’s fresh from a farm makes all the difference in taste—and two Sarasota area farms make it easier to whip up memorable meals full of flavor.Dakin Dairy Farms in Myakka City produces milk, cheese, and...
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Learn about the “Eat Local” movement by taking a tour and finding out what’s happening at some Sarasota County farms! As a kid, my mom regularly took me and my brother to farms to buy (or pick) vegetables, see newborn calves, feed little goats, collect warm eggs, milk cows, and...
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North Port, Florida, is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts who like to bike, hike and ride horseback. Learn about five spots you'll want to photograph in this green destination.North Port is a community south of Venice in Sarasota County offering a combination of the old, the new and best of...
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Have a great time and support a local cause at these attractions dependent on donations and generosity Suncoast Charities for Children Did you know the driving force between two of Sarasota County’s signature annual festivals – the Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix and Thunder by the Bay – is a charity...