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These photo op spots will capture the essence of Sarasota, arouse the most jealousy from friends back home, and help you relive your trip year after year. Sometimes the memory of a trip isn’t enough. Sometimes, those documentations of having been there need to be shared, hung, or framed. Maybe...
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Learn about the “Eat Local” movement by taking a tour and finding out what’s happening at some Sarasota County farms! As a kid, my mom regularly took me and my brother to farms to buy (or pick) vegetables, see newborn calves, feed little goats, collect warm eggs, milk cows, and...
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Have a great time and support a local cause at these attractions dependent on donations and generosity Suncoast Charities for Children Did you know the driving force between two of Sarasota County’s signature annual festivals – the Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix and Thunder by the Bay – is a charity...
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Sometimes, we all just need to escape... Close your eyes and imagine making the perfect, spontaneous getaway: simply packing your bags and floating away into summery coastal breezes for a vacation in Florida. Where did your imagination take you? Were you digging your imaginary toes into the sand and letting...
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Sarasota's year-round sunshine and snow-free roads, balmy coastal breezes, and flat terrain are a bicyclist's dream come true. Whether you're a competitive cyclist or looking to take a leisurely ride with the sun on your face and the breeze at your back — Sarasota has you covered (in both the...
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Treasures exist inside the Southwest Florida city of North Port, Florida.A woman gently stroked a white star on a mare's nose as the horse lifted his head through the window of his stall at a local North Port,FL., stable. It was mid-morning and the barn was already bustling with two...
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Sarasota has hosted five MLB teams in nearly a century of Spring Training visits from players, coaches and fans – and it's all thanks to a man named "Mugsy"John J. McGraw was a pugnacious, no-nonsense man who loved to win and knew a great opportunity when he saw one. As...
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Enjoy some arts and culture at these six local spots In the mood to do a little museum hopping? There’s lots to see and experience in the area, from artwork both serious and lighthearted to cool fossils and artifacts from long ago. The Ringling The Ringling complex in Sarasota is...
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We asked couples how they celebrate romance in Sarasota, inspiring some interesting date ideas for you and your loved one Celebrating love is not exclusive to couples. I know fathers and daughters who celebrate Valentine's Day, as well as mothers and sons, and even best friends. For couples, though, a...
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From frozen sangrias to Cuban Sandwiches to “Jetty Dogs,” save room for a tasty treat from one of Sarasota County’s unique beach concession menus In my book, beach snacks are mandatory. Sarasota County has many beautiful beaches, including one that you may have heard regularly wins awards: Siesta Key Beach...