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Discover new favorites while revisiting old ones at these two world-class shopping/dining meccas.The University Town Center, also known by visitors and locals alike as the UTC, a district where friends and families find themselves at the center of it all. From big-brand retail stores and local boutiques to fitness/wellness services...
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There is plenty of family fun to be had in Sarasota County. Enjoy a list of 11 activities featuring wildlife, physical activities and natural entertainment.As any parent will tell you, on a vacation with children, it's clear who's running the show. Sure, you're the adult "making the decisions," but let's...
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Spring is here and the best time to visit your favorite Gulf Coast community In Sarasota, FL, unlike many other parts of the country, spring is the peak of the year. The season brings migrating avian and sea critters into the area. The warming sea temperatures mean it’s warm enough...
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Less money may mean less spending, but it doesn’t have to equal less fun. Sarasota has many ways for visitors to explore and make long-lasting memories, even without a lot of padding in their pockets.Let’s count the ways to have fun for free or nearly free in Sarasota County. Here...
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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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Plan your next "gaycation" around Pride Month for some lively activism and good times. Sarasota is ready to welcome you to our little beach town that is full of PRIDE! As Sarasota’s LGBTQ+ organizations and community of diversified locals and travelers continue to grow, so do our events every Pride...
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Here are five places away from the beach in Sarasota County with a little bit for the parents, a little bit for the children, and a whole lot of happy for everyone.Marie Selby Botanical Gardens For AdultsAcres upon acres of pristine botanical plants, ranging from massive banyan trees to exquisite...
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Explore and encounter some local flora and fauna at these popular Sarasota County attractionsWhere can you pet a string ray, feed flamingos, see rescued tigers and raptors, and play among 100-year-old banyan trees? In Sarasota County, of course. The area is home to several attractions that showcase the area’s wild...
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You’re never too young to explore the great outdoors—and we’ve got plenty of short trails to help little ones enjoy nature. “Are we there yet?” “How much longer?” “I’m tired; can you carry me?”If you’re a parent, you’ve probably heard these kinds of questions and complaints what feels like a...
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Fall is in the air. In most areas of the country, it is an obvious change of seasons as leaves begin to change colors and drop from trees, the air becomes crisper and cooler and sweaters come out of the closets. But in Sarasota County, fall arrives in much more...