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This two-mile walking tour highlights the fascinating architecture and history downtown Sarasota, beginning on the west side of North Tamiami Trail at the Municipal Auditorium, and extending to the east end of Main Street at Washington Boulevard. The Historical Walking Tour of Downtown Sarasota can be broken into two one-mile...
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Take a walking tour of Gillespie Park and the Rosemary District that highlights architecture and history of the area. This walking tour spans approximately 3 miles from start to finish through the historic neighborhood of Gillespie Park and the Rosemary District, located to the immediate north of downtown Sarasota. This...
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Art-centric Sarasota County abounds with places to view art, make art, and purchase art. Sarasota is very much an arts- and culture-based city. Perhaps it’s the area’s rich history, could be the inspiring beauty of the beaches, or possibly the vibe of the location leads to a relaxed creative outlet...
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When desire strikes to cook seafood at home, check out these Sarasota-area resources. Living in our coastal community affords us opportunity to enjoy delicious seafood on a year-round basis. And as I see it, there are pretty much three options for procuring that delicious seafood: Catch your own fish. This...
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By Compass Rose History Experiences Nearly four decades before Sarasota became a county, a group of Scottish immigrants landed on our white, sandy shores pursuing the promise of life in a tropical oasis with modern amenities. But what happens when you move thousands of miles from home, and there’s no...
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Those in the know will not always wish to share their secret beach spots so liberally — lest they become common and crowded — but we’ll let you in on a few of Manasota Key’s secrets anyway. Manasota Key is a beautiful beach and eco destination south of Sarasota and...
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Enjoy this quick-hitting guide to some of the many fun statistics and accolades Sarasota County earns worldwide There are so many reasons to relocate to Sarasota County beyond just its beautiful beaches, friendly people and strong economic opportunities. We’ve collected some of the most fun and interesting facts, as well...
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By Compass Rose History Experiences In 1899, Cornelius Van Santvoord (C.V.S.) Wilson, the owner of the Manatee County Advocate, decided to move to the small village of Sarasota to start the area’s first newspaper. The year prior, C.V.S., a widow, had remarried to the young Rose Phillips. 40 years her...
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Longboat Key provides no shortage of things to do and places to explore, and we have just a few suggestions to get you started. Longboat Key sits at the northernmost part of Sarasota County, and like all the Florida Keys, it has a unique flavor all its own. It is...
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Modern roundabouts are becoming common across Sarasota’s roadways, and there are plans for more! Single-lane roundabouts were introduced in downtown Sarasota over the past decade as a way to begin familiarizing the community with how they operate and getting residents and visitors more comfortable navigating them. Many of Sarasota’s roundabouts...