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Sarasota's Most Exciting Tour Experiences! We have offered local area tours since 2015, with over 8000 happy guests, by hosting original tours that are just plain crazy fun! 5 Star Guarantee on all our tours! Let us share our paradise with you when you are ready to discover the best...
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Enjoy the brand new tree-top inspired playground, basketball & tennis courts! Home for the historic Bidwell-Wood House, Crocker Memorial Church and the Pioneer Whitaker Cemetery. Save Sarasota Bay & the Manatees Butterfly Garden Hog Creek Watershed Restoration Project - Dedicated May 21, 2019. Designed & planted by Mrs. Lorienne Nickelson's...
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Come one, come all to Cirque St. Armands Beachside, Opal’s newest Lido Key-based hotel. Just steps from the white powdery sands of Lido Beach and a two-minute walk to the sophisticated district of St. Armands Circle, this circus-inspired hotel pays homage to the legacy of one of Sarasota’s most famous...
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Rodizio Grill, The Brazilian Steakhouse (churrascaria), features freshly prepared salads and side dishes. And the uniquely fun part: grilled meats carved tableside, by Brazilian Gauchos. Serving dinner nightly and all day on Sunday along with brunch on Saturday. Experience the authenticity of America's first Brazilian Steakhouse restaurant. As Ambassadors of...
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Lakewood Ranch Main Street is the heart of our community, offering a mix of stylish boutiques, diverse dining options, and entertainment like Lakewood Ranch Cinemas and The Fish Hole mini-golf. With office suites and loft-style condos, Main Street offers the unique option to live, work, and play. Main Street brings...
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A local favorite since 1999, Mi Pueblo is Sarasota's Oldest Mexican Restaurant and remains family-owned and operated. With 3 locations convenient to UTC, Bee Ridge, and Venice- Mi Pueblo specializes in North Mexican Cuisine, with award-winning Margaritas, festive atmosphere, and a live Mariachi band weekly.
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This community park rests upon 10-acres that used to be an old lemon grove. It has served as the hub of recreational activities in Englewood since it's grand opening in 1947. It began as a concrete slab, poured by volunteers, for neighborhood kids to use as a skating rink. In...
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RETURNING IN 2026 TO SARASOTA, FL and ENGLEWOOD, FL! Tickets On Sale Now! Book Your Seats In Advance Either Online at https://www.mrswindles.com or By Calling 941-445-7309 Mr. Swindle’s Traveling Peculiarium and Drink-Ory Garden is returning to Sarasota’s Fairgrounds on 3000 Ringling Blvd January 22-February 1, 2026! Join Mr. B.S. Swindler...
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Explore Chef Patrik Pettersson's culinary artistry at By Patrik Pettersson, nestled in Sarasota's Kompose Hotel. Discover evolving tasting menus, meticulously crafted by Chef Patrik himself. The experience is elevated by hand-crafted cocktails at The Bar and a curated wine selection that harmonizes perfectly with the cuisine. Whether it's a special...
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This park’s large acreage of scrubby flatwoods makes it one of the best places in southwest Florida to view Florida scrub-jays, an imperiled species found only in Florida. The birds are abundant in this 1,381-acre park. In addition to viewing wildlife, an array of other land-based and water-based recreational activities...