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It hasn’t taken our dog Mickey too long to love Sarasota County as much as we do. As a integral part of our family, we often take Mickey wherever we go! Enjoying a day out in Sarasota County is almost always more exciting when you have a puppy. If you...
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Sarasota remains a leading tastemaker in Florida's Midcentury Modern, Mediterranean Revival, and contemporary architecture scene. Getting acquainted with local architecture is a great way to explore the history of Sarasota and to get a taste of the 'Florida lifestyle' of a bygone era—before the days of residential air conditioning. With...
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Sarasota’s local music scene is quite diverse. Check out blues, indie, experimental and acoustic sounds at these locations. Looking for an outdoor stage where you can bring the kids and enjoy an acoustic set on a pleasant Florida evening? Perhaps a late night electro-dance party or rock concert is more...
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Brunch may originate from combining breakfast and lunch, but what it means is extended conversations, savoring good food, and being in the present. So where to go to find the perfect slow Sunday starter in Sarasota? Brunch oftentimes denotes a special occasion – Mother’s Day or a baby shower -...
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Sarasota County has fine dining and amazing restaurants in bulk. But it’s not just great food that draws in crowds — enjoy unique nightlife and music experiences at local bars and restaurants. Dinner might be over, but does that mean the night is? In Sarasota County, it certainly doesn’t have...
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Sometimes it seems as if Sarasota's sunshine gets all the credit for the city's reputation as a top leisure destination. However, Sarasota by moonlight offers a vibrant nightlife, including a plethora of Sarasota nightclubs and bars, as well as opera and theatre shows. In this city, there's plenty to do...
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The USSSA Under Armour Championship Series NIT, April 6-7, and USSSA FL State Championships, April 27-28, will be hosted at various ballparks across Sarasota County USSSA (United States Specialty Sports Association) Florida Baseball is thrilled to announce the return of two prestigious youth baseball tournaments to the Sarasota County area...
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The Newtown Alive trolley tour leaves no stone unturned in celebrating over a century of African-American history in Sarasota. When passengers load upon the Newtown Alive trolley tour they can expect to be greeted with laughter, praise & worship, and of course Vickie Oldham. Oldham, the mastermind behind Newtown Alive...
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Learn about Newtown and explore the Newtown African American Heritage Trail. The African American community in Sarasota known as Newtown is a local gem containing the rich history of people, places and events that contributed greatly to the development of our beautiful city by the sea. In the early 1800s...
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Sarasota’s Newtown is the heart of the city’s African-American community. The vibrancy of this black community can be experienced through its people, churches, schools, gardens, cultural arts and local pride. Newtown is geographically bordered by Hwy. 301 to the east; Bradenton Road to the west; Myrtle Street to the north...