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If you’ve got a mini–Jacques Cousteau at home, Sarasota County is an ideal place for a family vacation with kiddos who are fascinated by sharks. Whether you think sharks are misunderstood predators or total undersea villains thanks to movies like Jaws, there’s no denying that they’re fascinating aquatic creatures. In...
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Sarasota area restaurants offer up alternatives to the standard plastic straw to help protect the local environment Millions of plastic straws are used every day in the United States. Generally not able to be recycled, they can wind up littering our beaches and local waterways. In fact, they’re usually among...
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The Green Living Toolkit has resources for visitors to enjoy Sarasota County’s natural attractions, attend environment-related events, volunteer and protect local wildlife. If you lead an eco-friendly life at home, you don’t have to leave that behind when you vacation in Sarasota County. The Green Living Toolkit has you covered...
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Enjoy the latest news and updates from our Visit Sarasota County Brand Team Hashtags Help Unite VSC is encouraging all local businesses to take a unified approach to adding hashtags to social media sharing during COVID-19. Using popular hashtags on platforms like Instagram and Twitter can help you reach audiences...
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These bars offer all the flavor of a tropical treat, but with a healthier twist Oftentimes drinking and beach vacations go hand-in-hand thanks to Jimmy Buffet songs like “Margaritaville” and “It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere.” It’s easy to see why daiquiris and sandy toes go together like sunshine and Sarasota County...
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Sarasota has hosted five MLB teams in nearly a century of Spring Training visits from players, coaches and fans – and it's all thanks to a man named "Mugsy" John J. McGraw was a pugnacious, no-nonsense man who loved to win and knew a great opportunity when he saw one...