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No matter what your distraction from the shoreline, the Sarasota area has a multitude of activities beyond the beach. There's far more to Sarasota than white sandy beaches. Stroll through an art museum where the Venetian-style architecture is as much an art form as the masterpieces within. Gaze upon exotic...
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The sunset is part of the reason you decided to visit Sarasota County. So check out our guide for the best ways to enjoy it.The sunset puts on a pretty good show most nights here in Sarasota County. And while you can always watch it for free from one of...
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A weekend itinerary on one of Sarasota's most varied barrier islands: Lido Key Connected to the mainland by the famous John Ringling Causeway Bridge, Lido Key encompasses shopping/dining mecca St. Armands Circle, white-sand beaches, enchanting mangrove tunnels, an aquarium full of native marine life, recreation parks, gorgeous real estate and...
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There’s no better place to spend time with your sweetheart than sunny Sarasota! How can you say “I love you” during your stay? Let us count the ways… Whether you're celebrating an anniversary, wooing a Valentine, or scheming to surprise your partner "just because" — Sarasota is a great place...
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You can get to know North Port in so many adventurous and challenging ways, but here are just a few options to get you started. For those who enjoy exploring a new, up-and-coming Florida community, the city of North Port is located in Sarasota County between Tampa and Fort Myers...
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Connect with nature at Sarasota County’s many parks and gardens Whether you like lush, tropical parks or neatly manicured gardens, there’s plenty of green space in Sarasota County where you can get outside and enjoy our diverse natural environment.State Parks Sarasota County is home to two state parks. Sarasota’s Myakka...
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From sea to shore, the opportunities to explore the great outdoors are abundant in Sarasota County.Every season is the perfect season to get outside and enjoy the weather – thanks to Florida's year-round sunshine and temperate climate. The balmy breezes that waft in from the bayside, the estuaries that sparkle...
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Make your purchases count during Florida's Freedom Week Sales Tax Holiday Plan your trip to Sarasota County around the seven-day holiday known as Freedom Week, which encourages shoppers to make purchases on qualifying outdoor and recreation items (such as kayaks, camping gear, fishing/boating activity supplies and other sports equipment. Also...
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Birding & Wildlife Viewing Celery Fields in Sarasota offers more than 300 acres of wetlands, 100 of them restored, and upland habitat tours and opportunities to spot more than 200 bird species and 30 to 40 species of butterflies. Jim Neville Marine Preserve, an 118-acre preserve, made of mangrove islands...
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Look no further in Florida for awesome Tarpon fishing! These majestic game fish can be found right along our shoreline. There are many species of game fish that anglers pursue along our coast, but one causes fisherman to go a little crazy during peak months of May, June and July...