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Unlock new favorite beaches and win fun prizes by exploring Sarasota County's barrier islands using our Beach Pass! Depending on how much time you have here, hitting Sarasota County's 35+ miles of coastline can be as leisurely or swiftly as you make it. Fortunately, the Sarasota Beach Pass guides you...
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As you explore area beaches, unlock the Beach Pass to earn an exclusive prize! The Sarasota Beach Pass Sarasota County has more than 35 miles of coastline offering a variety of beaches — one for every personality. Enjoy the turquoise water by swimming or boating, or try something more adventurous...
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The longest-running Major Championship in professional senior golf returns to Gulf Coast Florida. Sarasota is widely regarded as a world-class golfing destination. From first-time players to seasoned pros, golfers of all levels are drawn to the area’s sunny skies and fresh Gulf breeze. In fact, Sarasota’s golf tradition runs deep...
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Sarasota County is a growing destination for professional, amateur and recreational sports. Enjoy year-round, sunny skies, world-class facilities and a wide array of amenities. Famous for our sandy-white beaches, spectacular weather and a community rich in art and culture, that's not all Sarasota has to offer. If you're a traveling...
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This guide serves as the ideal itinerary for beach enthusiasts, mapping out sun-fueled moments along our 35 miles of pristine coastline. If you’re the type of traveler who believes a vacation isn’t complete without salt on your skin and a sunrise-to-sunset coastal agenda, this guide was built for you. We’ve...
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Pack a five star meal for an unforgettable al fresco experience using these helpful hints from a lifelong Sarasota County resident. Sarasota County is a great place to get outdoors. Whether it’s glistening sandy beaches, luscious gardens, picturesque rivers or birding and wildlife areas, you can always find a serene...
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Hunting for fossilized shark teeth is a treasured Sarasota County pastime, and the best place to find them is along the coastline of Venice, Florida. It's a picture-perfect morning on Southwest Florida's coastline, as the cloudless royal blue sky meets the far-off horizon. The emerald-green Gulf gently laps onto the...
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Check out these great fall activities in Englewood. Florida ushers in the fall season like a whisper weather-wise, but it is far from a quiet time for activities in Sarasota County, especially in Englewood. Nestled on the south border of Sarasota County, the town of Englewood is planning events for...
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Enjoy for out-of-the-box romance ideas for visitors in Sarasota County. Spring comes early in Florida. Even in February a bright yellow sun in the clear blue sky warms orange groves glistening with fruit. Honeybees buzz about pollinating the orange blossoms. Birds flit from tree to tree, gathering twigs for their...
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Traveling with the whole family? Here are a few of our favorite places with a little bit for the parents, a little bit for the kids and a whole lot of happiness for everyone else. From circus exhibits and canopy walks to hand-feeding stingrays and flamingos, Sarasota offers endless opportunities...