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MADE IN PARADISE Luxury elopements are one of the newest trends in weddings, even if those elopements are in your own hometown. Asa Thomas, director of sales and marketing at Art Ovation Hotel, and Dominic Harris, a Sarasota Police Department detective, created their own luxury elopement here in Sarasota, with...
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Ready to make the move to Sarasota County? Consider this a sign to Work Where You Want to Live®. Instead of "escaping the winter" or "needing a spring break getaway," why not just reside where you want to vacation? With some of the healthiest and happiest of communities, residents will...
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Get out on the water on your own terms and find a suitable watercraft for your group at one of these Sarasota boat rentals. Sarasota has been, and always will be, a paradise for those who love being out on the water. With weather that averages 73 ° and sunny...
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Get your daily steps in—starting at these scenic trailheads around Sarasota County! Lace up your sneaks and fill up your water bottle for some fresh air and cardio with these nine great day hikes. Each park or preserve showcases the bounty of Florida flora and fauna Sarasota County has to...
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For its 67th season, Sarasota Opera brings back its Fall opera production and celebrates 100 years of the historic Sarasota Opera House. Serenading its way into its 67 th season of bringing world-class opera to the Gulf Coast—also known fondly as Florida's Cultural Coast®—Sarasota Opera continues to bring passionate opera...
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Dive into aquatic adventures below the blue by snorkeling or free diving sites off Sarasota's vibrant coastline Overflowing with water sports and water activities, Sarasota is a coastal dreamscape for those who'd rather be in water than on land. And for those who'd prefer to spend time under the water...
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It's all happening on Florida's Gulf Coast this spring. Don't miss a beat! From blues and jazz festivals, film screenings and tennis competitions, to food and wine tastings, an annual PRIDE festival and a day dedicated to shark teeth—spring is where it's at on Florida's Cultural Coast®! Whether here for...
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Picnic like you mean it—there's no shortage of picture-perfect outings to enjoy quality takeaway foods from Sarasota's local eateries. Prefer to get outdoors and share a meal on a picnic blanket than to dine out at a restaurant? We've got you covered. These are five scenic spots of solitude and...
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Get outdoors this January with a handful of festivals, markets and events! With cooler temps, the busy holiday season behind us and the days getting longer once again, enjoy slower-paced weekends filled with art, music and relaxation. Good times are ahead this January in Sarasota, as many areas will be...
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Kick the new year off right, with a detox of health-giving drinks and dishes at these local eateries. The beginning of the new year marks our hopeful fitness goals and declarations of healthier living, cleaner eating and maybe losing a few newly gained holiday pounds! Luckily, Sarasota County's wellness-focused cafes...