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Sarasota County is a beautiful place, ripe with things to enjoy such as arts and culture, fine restaurants and romantic beaches. With a mix of residents from all over the country and the world, Sarasota County is a open and diverse atmosphere. It is an excellent place for the LGBT...
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Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota County offers world-class rowing in addition to a plethora of fun-filled outdoor events. North Sarasota is home to arguably the finest rowing facility in North America. Olympians say the calm, shimmering waters of the man-made lake behind the University Town Center Mall are unrivaled when...
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Nathan Benderson Park offers world-class rowing in addition to a plethora of fun-filled outdoor events Driving along Highway 75, amidst the condos and retail establishments, you see it in your peripheral. Something zipped. Unlike anything you’ve seen before, it was there, sliding across 400 acres of cobalt waters. When you...
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We’ve listed this many activities to do with the kids in Sarasota in an effort to eliminate the dreaded “I’m bored” declarations If you’re drawing a blank and can’t remember any of the myriad of fun things you were hoping to do with your little ones this summer, you’ve come...
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Get outside and explore the green landscape and crystal water in Sarasota County's largest cityNorth Port is the classic outdoor oasis of Sarasota County. Tucked beneath thick oak and pine canopy, the city is rich with archaeological history, beautiful natural springs and more than 80 miles of freshwater canals. Positioned...
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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 finest...
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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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Jenny Makowski Jenny Makowski, general manager of Snook Haven in Venice, loves going to work every day. “Whether you’re coming from the city or beach area, both of which have built up quite a bit in the last few years, all of the sudden you hit this dirt road,” Jenny...
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Sarasota County’s barrier islands offer a diverse landscape of beaches and experiences to try along the Gulf of Mexico With nearly 40 miles of shoreline, Sarasota County is home to some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, each with its own unique characteristics. Depending on what you want...
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Treasures exist inside the Southwest Florida city of North Port, Florida.A woman gently stroked a white star on a mare's nose as the horse lifted his head through the window of his stall at a local North Port,FL., stable. It was mid-morning and the barn was already bustling with two...