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If the waves are big enough to surf, wakeboard can be a fun alternative. Learn more about the sport and where to rent and ride wakeboards in Sarasota County. Like snowboarding on an ocean wave instead of a ski hill, wakeboarding is a true adrenaline lover's sport. The open-air activity...
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We've compiled a list of five things visiting young professionals will love about Sarasota. We've all heard the stereotypes: Sarasota County is a retirement community; there's nothing here for young people; everything cool is in bigger cities. I'll admit, when I first came here, I had some of these same...
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If you visit Sarasota County (or live here) and want to catch a fish, consider hiring a fishing pro! Sarasota County offers many outdoor activities involving our beautiful bodies of water, and one of my favorites is saltwater fishing. With so many options as to where to catch a fish...
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Now is when Florida’s citrus is ripening on the trees dotting the landscape with colorful orange and yellow hues, and reminding us of our state’s bounty. These reminders give us special reason to add citrus to our holiday menus. Several local groves are now harvesting citrus and bringing the “plenty”...
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Enjoy some juicy tomatoes this summer while in Sarasota During summer, many of us savor lighter, fresher meals – including salads and garden vegetables. Especially delicious are slices of vine ripe tomatoes. Luckily local restaurants incorporate fresh summer tomato dishes into their menus to celebrate the season. We’ve compiled some...
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You can get to know North Port in so many adventurous and challenging ways, but here are just a few options to get you started. For those who enjoy exploring a new, up-and-coming Florida community, the city of North Port is located in Sarasota County between Tampa and Fort Myers...
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Learn about the local and unique Florida wildlife that exists in Sarasota County and have made this sub-tropical environment their home. Sarasota abounds with wildlife, both big and small, on the land, in the sea, and in the sky. Many are unique to the region and, while enjoying Sarasota, various...
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Where to find the best cup of coffee (and doughnut to match) in Sarasota Like Sonny and Cher, Romeo and Juliet, Forest and Jenny, doughnuts and coffee are a natural pairing, destined to be together. Finding the best in each area is a traveler’s mission and, once you have a...
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Summer is a great time to enjoy floral-scented, lovely-tasting exotic fruits. When you hear the words ‘tropical fruits’ what do you immediately think of? I usually conjure up images of mangoes, papayas, pineapples, and coconuts. And for some strange reason, I also think of LifeSavers®. . . If you’re a...
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Find out what one organization is doing to draw attention to our growing local food community. For some time we’ve been hearing about the importance of “eating local,” but what does that really mean? We go to grocery stores to stock up on items, many of which are found on...