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Follow these tips to find the best places in Venice for a photo. Share your #MySarasota masterpiece on social media or a picture frame to make audiences green with vacation envy. Historic downtown Venice is a Sarasota County treasure with charming streets, stores and beautiful beaches nearby. Its ‘Old Florida’...
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Where there's a beach, there better be ice cream, and you'll never be far from a frozen treat with these delicious, locally-owned shops around Sarasota County There’s nothing like a cool treat on a warm day, and some ice cream is the perfect way to finish a little fun in...
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We at Visit Sarasota County are committed to making our services and products accessible to everyone. We are making continued improvements to our website to make it easier for persons with accessibility issues to use. We are also making every effort to meet evolving accessibility standards. Here are a few...
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What you need to know about framing up the best possible shot during your trip to Sarasota County (plus bonus tips from a local photographer) Every good vacation deserves a truly great picture to capture all the memories that go with it (my mom calls it a “framer”). When you...
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Garden lovers should plant themselves at these Sarasota County spots Some people have green thumbs and can grow almost anything they plant. And other people—like me—are notorious plant killers who appreciate the beauty of gardens cultivated and cared for by folks who know how to wield a trowel and pruning...
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Special diet? Make your next trip stress free by choosing one of these local restaurants serving up delicious and creative animal-free meals The vegan diet is popular for its health and environmental benefits, and Sarasota County is riding that wave of popularity with more than 40 vegan-friendly restaurants. Sarasota was...
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Uncover some of the best beaches and backdrops to snap a picture in #MySarasota It’s hard not to feel like you’re living in paradise among the clear blue skies, warm weather, glistening oceans, waterfront dining, great food, and delicious tropical drinks in Sarasota. From Sarasota’s white sand beaches to the...
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Look no further in Florida for awesome Tarpon fishing! These majestic game fish can be found right along our shoreline. There are many species of game fish that anglers pursue along our coast, but one causes fisherman to go a little crazy during peak months of May, June and July...
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Find the best ingredients for the grill from the best specialty markets in town It’s summertime in Sarasota, and instead of trying to beat the heat, we recommend you embrace it by setting up the grill, inviting your friends over and having the perfect great American BBQ. We’ve assembled a...
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Catch your own fish and bring the clean fillets to one of these Sarasota County restaurants to have them cooked just for you What’s better than catching your own fish and having it cooked for you, while sitting back and enjoying a cocktail? In the Sarasota area, several restaurants are...