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Longwood Park is a hidden gem located just south of University Parkway on Longwood Run Boulevard. Current ongoing programming includes dance classes, infant activities, basketball, ridge, and several martial arts classes. Call 941-861-5000 for more information.
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If you are looking for an elevated European bistro, look no farther than Marcel DW. Located on the 1500 block of Main Street, it is conveniently located to downtown shops and attractions. Marcel is an up and coming Sarasota hot spot quickly becoming known for our innovative dishes and unique...
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North Jetty Beach Park offers to visitors the opportunity to watch the boats pass through the channel from the Intracoastal Waterway to the Gulf of Mexico. Lifeguards are on duty year round This park is also a popular fishing spot, where changing tides yield their catch to patient beach-goers. Just...
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THE 2025-26 SARASOTA OPERA SEASON Sarasota has become one of the most vibrant Florida communities. Our city has grown from a sleepy beach getaway to an international Arts destination. At the center of this community is Sarasota Opera—as unique as our Florida home. When you step into our theater—with the...
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The Venice Museum preserves the cultural heritage of Venice and its neighboring communities. It hosts temporary and permanent exhibits on Venice history ranging from prehistoric to the more recent past. The museum resides in the former Triangle Inn, which the City of Venice saved from demolition and relocated to the...
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Grillsmith is an approachable, polished, casual restaurant celebrating classic American comfort dishes paired w/modern wines, whiskeys and hand crafted cocktails.
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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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If you are staying near Venice Beach, consider walking to the shoreline through the adjacent Chauncy Howard Park for a more quiet, secluded area to sunbathe or enjoy the Gulf. Amenities/Activities: Beach Access, Picnicking, Rinse Station, Swimming. Operating hours: 6 a.m. – midnight
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We're on a simple, soul-satisfying mission to serve positively delicious vibes to the Sarasota community. Chock full of nourishing goodness our made-from-scratch menu caters to all lifestyles from vegetarian and vegan, to meat-eating and gluten-free to keto and paleo. With a customizable menu of bowls, wraps, salads and a variety...
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At Wink Wink Food & Drink, we're inspired by the classic food and atmosphere of the 50s and 60s, like the chic supper clubs and breezy Tiki bars, but we serve it all up with a fun, modern twist. Our chef blends local ingredients and flavors to reinvent old favorites...