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See how Alexia Gonzalez (a.k.a. Gala Life or @alexia_gnz on Instagram) spent a quick Summer trip to Sarasota County while navigating the obstacles of COVID-19 Alexia Gonzalez does not live far from Sarasota County—about a 45 minute drive south from the Tampa Bay area—making it a perfectly short, local getaway...
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SarasotaMOD is a four-day festival celebrating Sarasota County's iconic modernist architecture. The festival includes guided tours, social gatherings and presentations by architects, authors, critics and designers. Designers, architects and simple admirers have long-tried to create structures and buildings that compliment Sarasota County's natural wonder. And arguably, some of the most...
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Take a spin in our time machine, and plan an excursion filled with nostalgic charm from breakfast 'til bedtime Ever have the urge to plot an escape to a different decade? Maybe there's a tropical shirt in your closet that's screaming for a kitschy, oh-so-Florida tourist backdrop from the 1950s...
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Sarasota remains a leading tastemaker in Florida's Midcentury Modern, Mediterranean Revival, and contemporary architecture scene. Getting acquainted with local architecture is a great way to explore the history of Sarasota and to get a taste of the 'Florida lifestyle' of a bygone era—before the days of residential air conditioning. With...
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If you appreciate the finer things in life, you'll have no trouble appreciating a few nights in one of these artfully curated accommodations. Life truly imitates art when you stay in Sarasota, Florida—the coastal destination affectionately dubbed Florida's Cultural Coast® for good reason. Dozens of arts organizations, historic theaters and...
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Take a dip in Sarasota County’s pools and enjoy the nearby surroundings of beaches and parks. Sarasota County is a popular vacation destination for travelers seeking to layout on a beach. But sometimes, when you want to do some serious swimming, the waves, currents, and saltwater of the gulf provide...
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With over 6,200 hotel rooms, it's time to shine the spotlight on some of Sarasota County's top hotels. From beachfront, rooftop and secluded, we have a diverse collection waiting for you. Planning your next family vacation, business meeting, special event, or secluded staycation getaway? Get acquainted with these unique or...
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Here’s how to spend an entire day – morning ‘til night – in the hip and growing neighborhood on the fringes of downtown Sarasota. Few neighborhoods in Sarasota have seen a rapid overhaul the likes of the Rosemary District. Once a small, quiet offshoot of downtown, the Rosemary District has...
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Check out this list of new restaurants around the destination and where to find them, so you can keep shaking up your dining routine Circo SRQ This funky new taco & bourbon joint offers artisan tacos ranging from Ahi Poke to Edamame Falafel. Definitely get a house margarita with your...
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Venice, Florida, has beautiful beaches, lots of parks and green space, a full calendar of annual events, and a healthy arts and restaurant scene. Learn more about things to do in the Gulf Coast town. Venice has beautiful beaches, lots of parks and green space, a full calendar of annual...