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You’ve booked your flights and lined up a place to stay during your Sarasota summer vacation. But what should you pack to wear? Unless you’re planning to spend every moment in a swimsuit, read these expert tips on how to dress like a Floridian If you’ve scheduled a summer visit...
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Sarasota’s beaches and amenities don’t just appeal to the living. Apparently, some former residents love it so much, they stuck around after death. “We definitely have our scary ghosts,” says Sarafina Murphy-Gibson, a tour guide with Discover Sarasota Tours. “But there are a lot of happy ghosts. We’re kind of...
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Get a taste of the local coffee culture with our guide to the roasted bean scene in Sarasota County. It's a jittery job, but someone has to do it: Java junkies at Visit Sarasota sipped cups of joe all over town, from foamy cappuccinos to high octane cold brews, to...
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Sarasota County is an accessible vacation destination for all. Learn about the different parks, beaches and attractions that are fully wheelchair accessible. There’s so much to see and do in Sarasota County. And for travelers in wheelchairs, there are lots of ways to enjoy all that the area has to...
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When you’re on vacation, you don’t have to carve out time to devote to a shopping spree. From a restaurant to botanical gardens, gift stores are filled with special items and souvenirs you can take home for yourself or a loved one. Some of Sarasota’s best shopping opportunities may be...
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The Newtown African American Heritage Trail honors Sarasota's trailblazing civil rights activism Newtown’s proud history of advancing African American civil rights and equality is recognized nationally as an attraction for others to visit and appreciate. A new site as of 2019, the Newtown African American Heritage Trail is the southernmost...
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The simplicity of the Newtown Historical Gallery is what provides its unique charm, though not nearly as charming as the man behind it. Walking into the Newtown Historical Gallery on Osprey Avenue in Sarasota is like walking into a time capsule filled with proclamations, family photos, artifacts, and an intangible...