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In Englewood and Manasota Key, it's only natural to be outside and enjoying the scenic outdoors and recreational spaces. If you want to slow the pace and find charming outdoor sanctuaries, try a trip to south Sarasota. The quaint community of Englewood and the beaches of Manasota Key will likely...
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Take a dip in the warmer side of the pond: Southwest Florida's Gulf Coast has a tropical climate and some of the best beaches in the world. Whether visiting for the first time or the tenth, there’s plenty to do in this American coastal destination. Enjoy five sun-soaked suggested activities...
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Ancient healing waters and sprawling "Old Florida" landscapes meet the vibrant energy of one of the nation’s fastest-growing cities. As the largest city in Sarasota County by landmass, North Port offers a sense of space and possibility on the Florida Gulf Coast. It is a place defined by its vast...
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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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There are endless things to do at this award-winning — not to mention stunning — Florida's Gulf Coast beach. Come see for yourself why Siesta Beach ranks among the best. It's no wonder Siesta Beach, with its quartz-crystal sand as white and soft as powdered sugar, has been called "the...
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Get out on the water or stay on dry land and learn about the animals, plant life and ecology. Many of us have fond memories of school field trips when we got to leave the stuffy classroom and learn hands-on, often outdoors. You can re-create those days during your next...
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From retail therapy to wildlife viewing, spend a perfectly relaxing weekend on Lido Key. Retail therapy, wildlife viewing, gourmet dining and Gulf-side relaxation come together on Lido Key and St. Armands Circle. Powdery sand invites beachgoers to dig for shells, while diverse flavors tempt every palate. Explore mangroves, shop local...
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Sarasota's beautiful landscapes and year-round sunshine lend itself perfectly to a form of artwork known as plein art painting (simply "painting in the open air"). It's easy to see why Sarasota is home to so many aspiring and acclaimed artists — with inspiration everywhere you turn and landscapes so picture-perfect...
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One of the most popular shopping and dining districts on the Gulf Coast in St. Armands Circle, but the area has much more to experience. Check out five spots on St. Armands, Lido and Longboat key you'll want to stop at for a photo. Preserving precious moments in photographs is...
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Learn something on vacation through taking a class or a workshop. If you're anything like this writer, you breathed a sigh of relief when you closed your algebra textbook for the last time—or perhaps it was "The Canterbury Tales" that did you in—and back then, you wouldn't dream of spending...