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Lace-up your shoes and grab the entire family and head to Sarasota County beaches for the Summer Fun Run Series taking place every Tuesday and Wednesday evening this summer.My daughter and I drew in the smell of a saltwater breeze, the sounds of a jubilant crowd, and the sensation of...
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Venice fantasies often entail the soft sand of Casey Key and searching for shark teeth at Caspersen Beach, but outdoor lovers may want to considering some alternative activities as the area is rife with fun nature experiences.When you dream of Venice, you may fantasize about sinking your toes into the...
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You don't want to miss these natural wonder of Sarasota CountyThe 66-acre-grounds of The Ringling is itself an exhibit. The grounds feature the largest collection of Banyan trees in Florida, as well as a variety of other exotic trees. Sprawled throughout the grounds are a number of gardens as well...
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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...
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Must Do Visitor Guides offers a catalog of the best attractions, culinary experiences, lodging options and much more throughout the Sarasota area.Planning to travel to a destination can involve a lot of work. Between requesting work off, packing, figuring out how you are getting there and finding an accommodation, often...
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Ten Englewood & North Port area events for every age and interestThe summertime calendar in Sarasota County is filled with activities focused on everything from local art to aquatic animals. Here are 10 cool events to check out over the next 10 weeks in North Port and Englewood.Cruzin' on Dearborn...
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Try these fresh and local date-night dinners in the city of Sarasota For my date nights, I'm always looking for an intimate place that not only has amazing food, but food that I can't cook at home. And when visiting somewhere, it's always nice to support local business and try...
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It's always hard to think of good, creative holiday gifts for your loved ones. Instead, try exploring for some great holiday gifts and while you're out and about, enjoy some festive happenings around town. We've all been there at this time of year: it's a few weeks before the holidays...
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After watching the final sliver of sun disappear below the Gulf, visitors to Sarasota County shouldn't hole up in their hotel rooms to wait for the next warm beach day. Whether you're a dance-floor devotee, a cocktail aficionado, or a live music junkie, Sarasota's nightlife will keep you up well...
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Discover the wonderful, colorful botanical gardens of Sarasota County. Lush, tropical and awe-inspiring, Sarasota's botanical and succulent gardens have been drawing spectators for decades. The Sarasota Botanical GardensThe Sarasota Botanical Gardens (a passion project of the Sarasota Garden Club) comprises more than an acre of land and 14 individual gardens...