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Located in Venice, Fla., Fox Lea Farm is one of the few privately owned equestrian facilities in the state. While many of the events held at the facility are owned and managed by Fox Lea Farm, Inc., it is also available for rental to outside organizations. Hunter jumper, quarter horse...
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Combine exercise, fun and sightseeing in one. Whether you're a competitive cyclist or just looking for a leisurely bike ride, you'll find what you need in Sarasota. There are many different ways to experience Sarasota County; the best way, though, is on a bicycle. Whether you're looking for bike rentals...
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Serving as the country's oldest continuously running BMX track, Sarasota has been a favorite spot for racers to return year after year. Established in 1974, Sarasota BMX is the oldest continuously running BMX track in America. Over those many years it has hosted countless state, regional and national races. A...
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Covering 130 acres, nine meticulously groomed and irrigated polo fields, two stick and ball fields and a regulation-sized arena make Sarasota Polo Club one of the largest clubs in the country. The Sarasota Polo Club, established in 1991, is a premier luxury sporting destination located on 130 manicured acres, including...
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Sarasota and Venice have some great waterfront dining restaurants! Check out a list of our favorite places to eat on the water. When the sunbathing hours draw to a sunset close, Sarasota County diners head to the bevy of beachfront or bayfront restaurants nearby for a sip and some sustenance...
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This outdoor swimming and aquatics facility features a 50 meter competition pool and additional warm-up area. The Olympic-sized pool includes starting blocks and touchpads, three timing and start systems, two-button backup for all lanes, a Daktronics LED video board displaying all lanes and a portable sound system. The Aquatic Center...
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Part laidback beach paradise, and part eclectic arts and culture destination: Sarasota is a fun and welcoming destination for LGBTQ travelers, couples, and families. Explore our guide to our diverse community—and be our guest! Looking for your next "gaycation" destination, but eager to escape the year-round traffic jams in party...
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Venice, Florida is one of Coastal Living's Top 10 "America's Happiest Seaside Towns" for 2015. Why Venice deserves to be the "Happiest Town in America" There are many good reasons Venice is named one of Coastal Living's Happiest Seaside Towns. This island town in southern Sarasota is where seaside vistas...
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Do you have friends, children or grandchildren visiting Sarasota and want to know what there is to do for young adults? Look no further than our summer guide. When the summertime heat hits the Sunshine State, most of us are familiar with the temptation to chill out with the A/C...
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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...