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Richard Russell, Chair General Director Sarasota OperaJohn LaCivita, Vice-Chair President/CEO Willis Smith ConstructionTim Self, Secretary/Treasurer Managing Partner Siesta Wealth Nick Mavrikas, Immediate Past Chair Area General Manager Spark by HiltonHon. Ron Cutsinger County Commissioner Sarasota County CommissionKara Morgan CEO Venice MainStreet Mark Gordon Managing Editor Business ObserverWes…
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Discover hotel hideaways with a cozy fireside touch to celebrate Florida's fall. As November ushers in cooler temperatures and a touch of holiday magic, Sarasota's shores shine in the autumn – welcoming visitors looking to escape the cold weather climates of their more northern cities for a satisfying beach breeze...
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Runners rejoice — you can take your vacation without having to pause your training. Sarasota County is an excellent Florida Gulf Coast destination and a Runner Friendly Community, as chosen by the Road Runner Club of America.Vacation and training for a race tend to pair together about as well as...
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Traveling with a pet? Get prepared with our guide on this critter-friendly destination offering plenty of options for accommodations. When it's time for a vacation, plenty of people like to plan trips the entire family can enjoy—and for lots of us, family includes our furry four-legged friends. If you wouldn't...
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Sarasota County is more than pet-tolerant; it's pet-welcoming, with plenty of places to explore with your beloved buddy.Sarasota, with its balmy weather and beautiful beaches, is a paradise for more than just humans. It's also a paradise for our four-legged friends. In this pet-friendly city, there's no need to leave...
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Sarasota County offers family-fun for story-loving tots and older siblings to parents and grandparents. Museums and AquariumsThe Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium is home to more than 100 marine species and features touch pools, working labs, and interactive exhibits. www.mote.orgThe Tibbals Learning Center at The Ringling Circus Museum has the...
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We began planning our Sarasota wedding from New York City. We did our research and we considered everything from luxurious, all-inclusive spots to warm, sand-in-your-toes beach weddings. But we imagined a one-of-a-kind place that we could dress up with meaningful touches--bowls of oranges in honor of our citrus hometowns, books...
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If you're looking to feel even more fuego this steamy summer, check out these spicy dishes, drinks, and dances around Saraosta.Whether you're looking for a spicy dish or cocktail, or just want an experience that feels spicier than your daily grind, you can find it under the Sarasota summer sun!Agave...
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A delicate white gown and flowing veil against a sherbet-hued sunset backdrop—talk about a bride’s daydream. In Sarasota, this fantasy comes to fruition regularly as glamorous weddings find their way to this stretch of the south.A delicate white gown and flowing veil against a sherbet-hued sunset backdrop… talk about a...
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If you were going to choose a place to combine work and play, Sarasota would top almost everyone’s list. With its near-perfect weather, beautiful beaches, cultural and artistic amenities, and wonderful places to stay, Sarasota is ideal for those who will be packing their laptops and cellphones along with their...