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Meet the Shark Brothers of North Port: Sean and Brooks Paxton At a young age, brothers Sean and Brooks Paxton became enamored, actually obsessed, with sharks after watching the 1975 blockbuster movie JAWS. The film depicts a coastal New England town terrorized by a great white shark that is hunted...
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Learn what’s happening at this gem in our community Our community boasts many amazing businesses, non-profits and organizations. But there’s one that’s a bit unique, off the beaten path, chock-full of learning opportunities, and always a fun place to visit. So, what is it?!? It’s The Florida House Institute (FHI)...
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Surf fishing is a fun way to catch fish, and Sarasota County’s miles of pristine shoreline offer plenty of opportunities to do just that. Henry David Thoreau once wrote: “ Many go fishing all their lives without knowing that it is not the fish they are after .” A fitting...
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Keep the little ones – or the big ones – engaged and entertained with a Sarasota Scavenger Hunt. How many can they find? #MySarasota. At the Beach (Remember: If the creature is alive, please observe and enjoy, but handle carefully and return to its home safely) Colorful lifeguard stands A...
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North Port offers lots of spots where kids—and adults—can get out and play For five years running, North Port, in Sarasota County, has been named a Playful City USA community by the nonprofit KaBOOM!, which works to ensure that children have plenty of places and ways to play. To earn...
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The holidays approach, start planning recipes for special events, such as the Florida Butternut Squash and Sage Lasagna As the holidays near, Florida farmers are hauling in the fall and winter crops. The generous selection of squash - from butternut to acorn - begins to fill our markets, inspiring seasonal...
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Easy ways to spend a day with your family on Siesta Key — one of Sarasota County's many beach vacation destinations. Easy. Life in Sarasota County is easy. Easy to navigate. Easy pace. Easy clothes. Easy weather. When my family in Wisconsin asks how I like living in Sarasota County...
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Find holiday deals and special shopping opportunities at Sarasota County retailers Got a holiday shopping list a mile long—and no elves to help you check it off? Whether playing Santa makes you feel fa-la-la or ho-ho-hum, merchants in Sarasota County stand ready to help you find a gift for everyone...
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The ultimate comfort food: bread and butter with orange marmalade, this is a dish to impress any guest with flavor that shouts Florida! It sounds like something your grandmother would make, doesn’t it? The ultimate in comfort food, bread and butter pudding is a yummy dish to serve during the...
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Venice, Florida, named one of the top two “happiest seaside towns in America” will undoubtedly leave you smiling. Here are ten reasons why.