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Come experience why athletes the world over say Sarasota-Bradenton is the ultimate location to play, train, and relax. Looking for a new event for your team, check out one of our great tournaments: The West Coast Pre-Season Cup 2016, August 6-7, 2016 Tampa Bay Labor Day Cup at Lakewood Ranch...
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When you're hungry for high quality but not excessive quantity, savor a variety of morsels at Sarasota's award-winning restaurants. Sampling hors d'oeuvres, antipasti or tapas is a playground for the palate and helps you keep some change in your pocket. Classic or trendy, indoors or out, here, good things really...
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From Little League to Major League, Sarasota hits a home run with baseball players and fans with its ample baseball fields, venues, and events In this topsy-turvy latitude that is Sarasota, the season for frolicking outdoors is just beginning rather than ending. While much of the country is preparing to...
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From the beachside resorts to sidewalk cafes, dozens of hotels and restaurants in the Sarasota destination offer a first-class experience to travelers and their four-legged friends. We believe that the best vacations are the ones that you can take with your best friend—so pet lovers may be thrilled to learn...
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Sarasota County has a ton of arts offerings for everyone to enjoy. Take a 36 hour tour to get a preview of just some of the shows, exhibits and galleries in the area. Here is a scenario for new-to-Sarasota visitors, or for locals seeking to rediscover the glory of home...
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Thirsty for knowledge about the craft beer scene in Gulf Coast Florida? We've got your guide to Sarasota’s most hoppin’ breweries and local restaurants with a flair for pairing their bites with Florida pints. Sarasota and craft beer are a natural pairing: citrusy wheat ales, hefeweizens with tropical notes, and...
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Grabbing a blanket and packing some PB&Js makes for a simple beach picnic, but what if you want to get a little more creative? Your dream picnic can be just as magical as the ones you see on TV. Sarasota's scenery makes it simple. Enjoy a long picnic lunch in...
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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...
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Nature lovers will find wild spaces, fascinating wildlife and adventure amenities on that state's only Wild and Scenic River. Among Sarasota County's hundreds of unspoiled parks, nature preserves and wetlands, the area offers eco-friendly attractions along the Myakka River, a beloved body of water that’s celebrating its 40 th anniversary...
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Premier Sports Campus, with Celebration-seeded grass covering 22 fields (eight of which are lighted for nighttime use) on more than 140 acres, can support a variety of field-related events. Innovative field irrigation allows for efficient water drainage, which provides for efficient time-out weather management. Minutes from the Lakewood Ranch Town...