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One of the most popular shopping and dining districts on the Gulf Coast in St. Armands Circle, but the area has much more to experience. Check out five spots on St. Armands, Lido and Longboat key you'll want to stop at for a photo. Preserving precious moments in photographs is...
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We know Sarasota as both a relaxing resort town and a sparkling cultural center. Below, take a look at Sarasota’s humble beginnings and the people that helped make it the shining star it is today. “Of course there was much discontent, being dumped, like this, in a wild country, without...
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Picnic like you mean it—there's no shortage of picture-perfect outings to enjoy quality takeaway foods from Sarasota's local eateries. Prefer to get outdoors and share a meal on a picnic blanket than to dine out at a restaurant? We've got you covered. These are five scenic spots of solitude and...
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We asked members of the Sarasota County tourism industry to share some of the additional policies and procedures they've added for customers in response to the pandemic. Sarasota County beaches, businesses and other attractions are following specific and evolving state & local government guidelines for reopening to visitors ( click...
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Learn about all the different shells you can find on the beaches in Sarasota County. “Patience, patience, patience, is what the sea teaches. Patience and faith. One should lie empty, open choiceless as a beach – waiting for a gift from the sea.” - Anne Morrow Lindbergh, “Gift from the...
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Siesta Charms Your angelic white sand Feels like paradise in my hands You capture my gaze Without letting go In the morning I lay Under the shelter of your sapphire skies As your whispering waves Bring life to my soul In the evening you lead me Through a maze of...
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Sarasota County’s treasure troves include striking natural beauty, magnificent arts, and not to be forgotten, a rich cultural heritage. Learn more about that heritage by visiting these seven area attractions. Not only does Sarasota County have a wealth of natural beauty, it’s also home to a rich history. So, if...
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Catch your own fish and bring the clean fillets to one of these Sarasota County restaurants to have them cooked just for you What’s better than catching your own fish and having it cooked for you, while sitting back and enjoying a cocktail? In the Sarasota area, several restaurants are...
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With lush green fields and sporting facilities throughout Sarasota County, there's no better time than the present to participate in a recreational pastime. While baseball, soccer, tennis and golf are popular sports for many, here are a few sports you may not know, but boast a vibrant community in Sarasota...
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The renowned 12-mile bicycle trail from Venice to Sarasota is a great place to connect with nature, get exercise and enjoy all that Florida has to offer In November, 1911, the Seaboard Air Line Railway started carrying passengers from Sarasota to Venice via an extension. In 1927, the Venice Train...