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Open 7 a.m. – 11 p.m., daily. Pets are allowed outside the Steigerwaldt-Jockey Children’s Fountain area. Popular location to jog, enjoy the sunset, walk your leashed pet or have a picnic at the playground. There are also two bayfront restaurants. Owned and operated by the City of Sarasota Parks &...
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Rothenbach Park is a community park with about five miles of paved recreational trails that are perfect for walking, jogging, or cycling. Two playground areas with the latest in safe playground equipment, sit on top of a soft mulch surface so kids can run and jump with reduced risk of...
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Celebrating 38 Years! Founded on April 27, 1987, the celebrated Michael’s On East restaurant takes fine dining to another level, offering award-winning cuisine and outstanding service, in an exceptional 1940s supper club atmosphere. Michael's On East was one of only ten restaurants in the nation to be inducted into the...
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Managed and operated by the West Villages Improvement District, Blue Heron Park features 33 acres of green space with shaded native trees, and two miles of walking trails. There are two separate dog parks for small and larger dogs, including a pavilion and a bathing faucet. The park is open...
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When our owner recognized a need for artisan tacos paired with something different than tequila-(bourbon)-Circo was realized! Circo is a spot for rare and/or interesting bourbons and mezcals, fun cocktails & classic margaritas. Born from the marriage of two deeply interconnected cultures; Mexican & American, taco slinging & craftsmanship is...
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Sarasota Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) is a stress-free, full-service international airport for Sarasota and Her Islands resort areas. With more than 65+ nonstop destinations and 11 airlines, competitive rates and efficient facilities, packed with amenities, SRQ airport is truly a gatekeeper to paradise. Located on the Manatee/Sarasota County line, the...
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The Hampton Inn & Suites Venice Bayside South Sarasota hotel is conveniently located close to the beaches of Venice, Florida, midway between Sarasota and Englewood. Brew a cup of coffee in your Venice, FL hotel room, and then prepare for a busy day with a free hot breakfast in our...
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In 2025 La Music Chamber Music presents its 39th season and its third under the direction of renown pianist Wu Han: Six evenings, six programs, six voyages. Works of anguish and uplift, the well-loved, the rarely heard, and the never-before encountered. There is nothing quite like the shared experience of...
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Steaks. Sushi. Cocktails. Rose & Ivy is a charming, historic dining experience nestled in a 1925 ivy-covered building, in the heart of downtown. Come visit our upstairs Speakeasy, once the "offices" of John Ringling himself! We feature USDA Prime steaks, award-winning sushi, and curated cocktails. We also feature an outdoor...
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Stroll along our beautiful outdoor Birdwalk and find yourself among elegant cranes, native raptors, and chatty parrots. Our non-releasable resident birds can't wait to meet you. We rescue 1200+ wild birds per year and treat them in our onsite Avian Hospital, with the goal of releasing them back into the...