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Check out these great fall activities in Englewood. Florida ushers in the fall season like a whisper weather-wise, but it is far from a quiet time for activities in Sarasota County, especially in Englewood. Nestled on the south border of Sarasota County, the town of Englewood is planning events for...
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For decades, the Van Wezel Performing Arts Center, affectionately nicknamed "The Purple Cow," was the most flamboyant critter on the bayside stretch of Sarasota's North Tamiami Trail - but these days, it's impossible to ignore the giant, fluorescent pink flamingos who have moved in down the street. Two 1,200-pound metal...
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Sarasota's Marie Selby Botanical Gardens may be nestled along the placid shores of Sarasota Bay that many call home, but it hardly takes a speck of imagination to reinvent oneself as an explorer along the exotic banks of the Amazon River in the botanical gardens' newest exhibit, the Ann Goldstein...
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Those craving a spiced, slow-cooked delicacy and live music will find both in Sarasota County this March.To make the most of your early spring trip to Sarasota County, you have got to get outside. Beyond leisurely strolls, and dips in the water, we have a weekend chock full of fabulous...
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Check out the ghost stories and some popular folk lore of prominent Sarasota places, such as Historic Spanish Point, and the Ringling Estate.Attention ghost hunters: 'tis the season when spooky things are afoot in this sunny, seaside circus town.Some people say that Halloween is the time of year when the...
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A local’s guide to spending a full day in this Gulf Coast beach town Known for its unique collection of neighborhoods, Sarasota County truly has something for everyone. From sleepy waterfront towns like Venice and Longboat Key, to bustling urban environments like the Rosemary District and Downtown Sarasota, there is...
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Get your daily dose of Sarasota County #inspo from these social media profiles run by the folks who best know how to share our destination's natural beauty @sunshine.by.design Instagram In Their Words: “We are lucky to live in such a beautiful paradise where sunsets are a party, palm trees are...
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Paddling in North Port reveals 80 miles of freshwater canals – a relatively unknown world known as the ‘Blueways’ This way to Blueways!We were headed out, two to a stand-up-paddleboard (SUP), ready to venture down the Myakkahatchee Creek. The kids were home sick from school and the remedy was some...
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If mom-and-pop beach bungalows are more your style, settle in to the quieter side of Sarasota County and embrace our beaches at these coastal lodgings The call of a four star resort is a strong one, but sometimes you can get lost in the shuffle. With big crowds and busy...
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When Siesta Key Village restaurants band together, there’s never a dull moment. When the sun sets on Siesta Key, the party moves from the world-famous crystal sand to the lit sidewalks of Ocean Boulevard, where every so often a few of the unique restaurants combine forces to guarantee a fun...