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An easy and tasty homemade chocolate treat to celebrate a holiday, anniversary, birthday and more!If you’re thinking about making a treat for your special someone, how about chocolate bark topped with sweet and salty morsels? It’s easy to make, pretty to look at, and a welcome gift for the lucky...
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Adventure-seeking visitors to Siesta Key don't have to look far beyond the beach for an adrenaline rush If soaking up sun, surf and sand aren't your idea of spending a visit to the best beach in the U.S., don't worry. You can hop on a jet ski, go parasailing, wrangle...
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Trade the jackets and mittens for some sunblock and swimsuits. Here's some top things to try for Spring, Summer or even Winter break fun at Sarasota County beaches and beyond!We, the swimsuits-and-sandals-clad people of Sarasota County, have heard rumors of a season called "winter."We don't know much about cold and...
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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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From Little League to Major League, Sarasota hits a home run with baseball players and fans with its ample baseball fields, venues, and events In this topsy-turvy latitude that is Sarasota, the season for frolicking outdoors is just beginning rather than ending. While much of the country is preparing to...
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Make friends jealous during your next virtual happy hour or video conference with a stunning beach background from Sarasota County If you're turning to video conference softwares like Zoom for a much-needed dose of social interaction with friends or coworkers, check out these free resources to spice up your virtual...
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The art scene is as diverse as it is vibrant on Florida’s Cultural Coast. From posh galleries housing the works of Renaissance and Baroque Masters to quirky grottos piled with one-of-a-kind upcycled “salvage art” finds, art connoisseurs of all tastes discover a feast for the senses in Sarasota.Since the outset...
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So many bars, so little time. Let us help you pick the best stops in downtown Sarasota for a crisp craft cocktail. It’s hot down here in Sarasota, and we are always searching for great ways to beat the heat. From beachside activities to luxurious spa days and everything in...
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Beyond Sarasota County's beautiful beaches, shopping, dining and cultural amenities there is something else to make your visit special. Get a glimpse of Florida's "natural" side and its authentic beauty in our state parks. Sarasota County offers more than just its beaches, dining and shopping locations. In fact, the county...
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Several Florida fruits are in season, so check out some local sources and pick up some for tasty snacks. Spring in Florida brings with it not only cooler temperatures and balmy breezes, but also, an abundance of cooler-weather fruits and veggies. Many tropical varieties thrive when the thermometer reaches for...