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Connect with nature at Sarasota County’s many parks and gardens Whether you like lush, tropical parks or neatly manicured gardens, there’s plenty of green space in Sarasota County where you can get outside and enjoy our diverse natural environment. State Parks Sarasota County is home to two state parks. Sarasota’s...
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Stone crab is a true Florida delicacy. Learn more about the crab and crabbers that search for the delicious species. In what seems a lifetime ago, my husband and I owned a marina shipstore in Nokomis. It was a busy dock on the Intracoastal Waterway that had a long history...
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Since the advent of smart phones and portable tablets, some days it feels downright impossible to escape the demands of the voicemail, text and email notifications buzzing in our pockets. From television to Twitter, the modern world can often feel like it's full of noisy distractions, but the good news...
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Looking for a blend of classic and off-the-beaten path Holiday happenings? Look no further than Florida’s Gulf Coast®. Winter in Sarasota is generally not a cold affair. Warmth is a result of the climate, though human good cheer is bountiful as well. We are, among other things, a beach destination...
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There are more than 300 known species of bird that are local or migratory to Southwest Florida. One of the best locations to view many of these species is in North Port, Englewood and Venice! Sarasota County is nationally recognized as one of the premier birding areas in the country...
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Check out the best New Year’s Eve events for 2020 from pineapple drops to firework shows At the end of each year, Sarasota County is among those buzzing with talk of fireworks and festive falling fruits; champagne toasts with sparkling bruts. From swanky soirees to casual beach bashes, block parties...
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There's so much to do in Sarasota County that it can be difficult to narrow it down, much less cram it all into a weekend. You can't, of course, but if you're only here for a few days, here's a helpful itinerary designed to give you a taste of the...
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Holiday gifts can turn into a daunting expedition. Take our advice and find some great gifts for your loved ones to cherish! It's the holiday season, a time when we are reminded of our blessings as we gather with friends and family to express appreciation for one another. We attend...
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Golf has been a part of Sarasota County since 1885, when John Hamilton Gillespie arrived in Sarasota from Scotland, forever changing the course of Sarasota’s future. When John Hamilton Gillespie arrived in Sarasota from Scotland in 1885 he was keen to develop a new home in America, which would include...
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Don’t miss this shop- and restaurant-filled stretch in downtown Venice In downtown Venice, Venice Avenue can sometimes get all of the attention. But just a block away, Miami Avenue also makes a great spot for strolling, shopping, sipping, and snacking. Start at the intersection of Miami and Nokomis Avenues, where...