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Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota County offers world-class rowing in addition to a plethora of fun-filled outdoor events. North Sarasota is home to arguably the finest rowing facility in North America. Olympians say the calm, shimmering waters of the man-made lake behind the University Town Center Mall are unrivaled when...
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Showing your mother how much you love her is easy thanks to these special activities and offerings going on all weekend around Sarasota County. Motherhood looks a little different in every family, but most of us can agree: whether she's the woman who brought you into this world, your Grandma...
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The Newtown African American Heritage Trail honors Sarasota's trailblazing civil rights activism Newtown’s proud history of advancing African American civil rights and equality is recognized nationally as an attraction for others to visit and appreciate. A new site as of 2019, the Newtown African American Heritage Trail is the southernmost...
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September 23, 2014Get Ready For a Monumental EventPINC is People, Ideas, Nature, Creativity. These themes are the heartbeat of this unique conference. For the past 15 years, PINC has been held annually in the Netherlands. On November 6, PINC will be making its American debut in Sarasota, Florida.PINC is an...
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You don't have to shell out a lot of money to have a great time in Sarasota County. In fact, sometimes you don't even have to spend a cent.
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Sometimes the strange, dimly lit bar next to a rustic hotel can be a turn out to be a fun adventure of cheap, strong drinks and peculiar characters serving a tall tale. Check out our list of some of the area's best local hangouts to splash into. The local tavern...
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Get the most out of Savor Sarasota Restaurant Week by utilizing OnDemand zones near participating restaurants! The annual Savor Sarasota Restaurant Week is back! From June 1-14, indulge in dozens of restaurants featuring prix-fixe, multi-course lunch and dinner menus for $25 and $40 per person. There's really no better time...
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SARASOTA, Fla. – Visit Sarasota County (VSC) recently welcomed Olivia Turpening as the new Communications Project Coordinator. She is responsible for supporting communications efforts, media relations and storytelling to showcase Sarasota County as a unique place to visit. Turpening has extensive experience working in marketing, human resources and customer service...