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Sarasota County celebrates its 100th anniversary as a spring training season destination! Another year of being one of the Sunshine State's ultimate diamond destinations for spring training. And this 2024 season, we're gearing up for a monumental occasion: the 100th anniversary of spring training baseball in our beloved city. As...
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Introduce yourself to the freshest and healthiest dining options in Sarasota County. In Sarasota, a locale geographically blessed with year-round sunshine that nurtures farm food, healthy eating seems to simply make sense. As the city of Sarasota has the highest concentration of Zagat-rated restaurants in Florida, you'll have no problem...
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28 elite croquet players from across the United States will compete for a national title in this annual championship tournament. The Sarasota County Croquet Club will once again act as host to the Association Laws National Championship, organized by the prestigious US Croquet Association (USCA). The tournament will take place...
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Each year Visit Sarasota County hosts an event to celebrate National Travel and Tourism Week. This year, their awards program recognizing excellence in the hospitality industry returns. It is with great pride that Visit Sarasota County (VSC) announces the return of their awards which spotlight greatness in our local hospitality...
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Sarasota restaurants - Get Ready to Savor as Sarasota County's premier dining event - the 19th Annual Savor Sarasota - returns from Saturday, June 1st to Friday, June 14th, 2024. Visit Sarasota County is inviting partner restaurants to sign up and participate in this favorite annual foodie fest that offers...
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Known for its white quartz sand beaches, Siesta Key Beach, located in Sarasota County, was once again recognized as the best beach in Florida by Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards Best of the Best. It was also recognized as the second-best beach in the United States and ranked in the top...
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Soak in the healing qualities of Warm Mineral Springs Park this summer with a day trip to North Port Warm Mineral Springs, the only natural warm spring in the state, is back open after having been closed due to damage from Hurricane Ian. One of the largest natural mineral water...
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Baseball, shark teeth and the circus highlight the destination’s spring activities This spring, travelers to Sarasota County can take advantage of an array of exciting activities. From Major League Baseball Spring Training in Sarasota to festivals for shark teeth to the circus, travelers can find fun options throughout the destination...
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From trails, to parks, to wildlife and beyond, nature is always waiting just outside the front door in Sarasota County Picking wildflowers. Kayaking the mangroves. Listening for a new tune. Basking in the sunshine. Whether you prefer to be active, or "chillaxed," it's easy to make the most of spring...
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Get hands-on with Sarasota's citrus history and try some orange varieties or freshly squeezed juice. The Sunshine State has long been known for its connection to citrus fruits, and the Florida Gulf Coast area has played a part in that long, juicy history. In fact, Tropicana Products headquarters called Manasota...