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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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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 Sarasota...
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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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A 2015 Coastal Living Dream Town, this Southwest Florida destination is a dream of white-sand beaches come true. Learn all the reasons why Sarasota County is the must-experience vacation location of the Florida Gulf Coast.Dream away.Dream of blue skies greeting an orange and yellow setting sun. Dream of powdery white...
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Heading to Sarasota County with your family? Read up on our guide and get some great ideas to make sure the whole family has a good trip! Flowers are blooming and birds are chirping; school teachers are breathing a sigh of relief ... Ah, yes, spring break is in the...
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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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When you need to be alone in Sarasota nature, here are parks and beaches where you are least likely to run into strangers and most likely to have some breathing room A walk in the park can clear your head, get your heart pumping, and help connect you to your...
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Nestled along the Gulf Coast of Florida, southwest of Orlando, south of Tampa and north of Naples, Sarasota County boasts 40 miles of coastline and eight barrier islands. There are numerous beaches and state parks, two Audubon societies, the Legacy Trail, a world-renowned rowing facility, historic archeological sites and numerous...
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Grab your paddle and head to one of these five tranquil waterways. From Manasota Key to Lakewood Ranch, the Sarasota area teems with aquatic natural beauty – and one of the best ways to experience it is from the seat of a kayak. Here are some of the best places...