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The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) is proud to announce the launch of its newest chapter, HSMAI Florida Gulf Coast, officially chartered on October 2, 2025. This new chapter underscores HSMAI’s ongoing commitment to expanding its reach, cultivating local engagement, and delivering enhanced value to hospitality professionals through...
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Shop and dine at the chic locations hidden in this quaint district along Hillview Street just south of downtown Sarasota A mere mile south of downtown Sarasota, lies a sprawling neighborhood known as Southside teeming with families in both new and historic homes. This family friendly community has influenced the...
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Check out some special holiday deals and discounts for travelers who want to visit Sarasota County this winter season. The Ritz-Carlton Sarasota ‘Reconnect’ Package Let The Ritz-Carlton Sarasota show you how an alluring blend of cosmopolitan charm and coastal elegance brings you closer to the ones you love during the...
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Take a taste of Sarasota home by trying these recipes right from our local restaurants Transport your taste buds to Florida's Gulf Coast with this four-course lineup of local recipes straight from our kitchens to yours! Treat friends and family to full stomachs with these step-by-step instructions for everything from...
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From humble beginnings, Savor Sarasota has grown from around 25 restaurants in its first year to over 50 in recent years. Here’s what else you might not know about our restaurant week’s 20-year history. 2025 marks the 20 th year of Savor Sarasota Restaurant Week—an annual summer celebration of our...
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Whether it’s vegan, organic, gluten-free or environmentally friendly, these restaurants are leaders along Florida’s Gulf Coast® Add a little refreshment to that rest & relaxation in Sarasota County with a meal from some local eateries committed to recharging your mind, body and spirit while delighting taste buds. The following restaurants...
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The Giving Challenge is one of the easiest ways to support local nonprofits because it's all online! The Giving Challenge is a 24-hour online giving event where donations made to participating nonprofits will be matched up to $100 per donor, per organization. The event occurs from noon to noon, April...
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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...