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Sarasota County is centrally-located on Florida’s Gulf Coast and has sunshine and blue skies year-round, making anytime of the year favorable to say “I do.” Let your personalities shine through with a wedding venue as unique as the two of you. Choose a barefoot wedding on the white-sands of Siesta...
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Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, people of all ages, welcome to the home of John Ringling, owner of the ‘greatest show on earth.' From traditional to modern, indoor to out, somber to whimsical, The Ringling – with its Art Museum, Circus Museum, Ca' d'Zan, and Bayfront Gardens – has...
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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...
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Sarasota is known as Florida’s Cultural Coast® because of its abundance of performances, galleries and more packed into a relatively small geographic area. Learn about all the cultural offerings in this beautiful beach community Discover your artistic side with a trip to one of Sarasota’s many performing arts venues or...
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Sarasota's beautiful landscapes and year-round sunshine lend itself perfectly to a form of artwork known as plein art painting (simply "painting in the open air"). It's easy to see why Sarasota is home to so many aspiring and acclaimed artists — with inspiration everywhere you turn and landscapes so picture-perfect...
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For decades, the Van Wezel Performing Arts Center, affectionately nicknamed "The Purple Cow," was the most flamboyant critter on the bayside stretch of Sarasota's North Tamiami Trail - but these days, it's impossible to ignore the giant, fluorescent pink flamingos who have moved in down the street. Two 1,200-pound metal...
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Sometimes it seems as if Sarasota's sunshine gets all the credit for the city's reputation as a top leisure destination. However, Sarasota by moonlight offers a vibrant nightlife, including a plethora of Sarasota nightclubs and bars, as well as opera and theatre shows. In this city, there's plenty to do...
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Sarasota County is a beautiful place, ripe with things to enjoy such as arts and culture, fine restaurants and romantic beaches. With a mix of residents from all over the country and the world, Sarasota County is a open and diverse atmosphere. It is an excellent place for the LGBT...
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There is quite the wide variety of attractions in Sarasota on Florida's Gulf Coast, and we've drawn up a shortlist of some our favorites. Whether it is an afternoon on the mini golf course or an evening on a sunset cruise, there is an entertainment option for every taste, age...
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Pristine beaches, vibrant circus culture, boutique shopping and fine dining are a few of the first things that spring to mind when most people think of Sarasota, but for quilting enthusiasts, the area is attractive for a reason that others usually overlook. With more than 700 members spread across three...