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When not in the pool, here’s where a top swimmer likes to spend time outdoors in Sarasota County Sarasota native and champion swimmer Emma Weyant is, not surprisingly, often in the water. In the Sarasota area, that means doing laps at spots like the Selby Aquatic Center near Potter Park...
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Exploring the Adventurous Side of Sarasota: An Outdoor Sporting Paradise Welcome to Sarasota County, where pristine beaches meet lush nature preserves create a haven for outdoor enthusiasts and sports lovers alike. If you crave adventure, adrenaline and the thrill of exploring the great outdoors, you may need more than one...
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In town for an Atlanta Braves Spring Training game at CoolToday Park? You’ll want to make time to visit Sarasota County’s famous beaches during your stay. When you’re looking for some sun and surf after a Spring Training game, here’s how to maximize your afternoon by cruising straight to one...
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Siesta Beach is regularly named a top beach in the U.S. and the world for good reason. The renovated beach has a new expanded parking lot, a pedestrian esplanade, updated concessions, and of course, the some of the whitest sand in the world. The beach isn’t the only highlight of...
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This guide serves as the ideal itinerary for beach enthusiasts, mapping out sun-fueled moments along our 35 miles of pristine coastline. If you’re the type of traveler who believes a vacation isn’t complete without salt on your skin and a sunrise-to-sunset coastal agenda, this guide was built for you. We’ve...
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North Port is home to nine miles of primitive mountain biking trails North Port, Fla., situated between Tampa and Fort Myers in Sarasota County, is well known for its unique natural environment and abundant choice of activities for the outdoor enthusiast. The city offers an array of canals and trails...
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Award-winning quartz sands and vibrant island energy — discover a place where paradise isn’t a promise, it’s reality. Known globally for its iconic, powdery white shoreline, Siesta Key is a barrier island that masterfully balances relaxation with a lively, walkable spirit. While it has earned the title of America's top...
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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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A melting pot of multicultural flavors and local ingenuity, Sarasota is a haven for food enthusiasts to indulge their taste buds while learning the secrets behind exceptional cuisine. Sarasota’s culinary scene is as vibrant and diverse as its stunning Gulf Coast views. From intimate hands-on cooking classes to guided culinary...
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Those in the know will not always wish to share their secret beach spots so liberally, lest they become common and crowded. But we’ll let you in on a few of Manasota Key’s secrets anyway. Manasota Key, a barrier island along Florida’s Gulf Coast located south of Venice and just...