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There is some great BBQ places in town you won’t want to miss! Summer is almost here and the official barbecue season is kicking into full swing. Sarasota has some serious barbecue pit masters who artfully cook up a wide range of styles including North Carolina, Georgia, Kansas City, St...
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If you visit Sarasota County (or live here) and want to catch a fish, consider hiring a fishing pro! Sarasota County offers many outdoor activities involving our beautiful bodies of water, and one of my favorites is saltwater fishing. With so many options as to where to catch a fish...
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Need-to-know tidbits about the friendly Florida manatee. “Come on, Tommy! Let’s follow it!” My husband and his best friend from Chicago are kayaking down Phillippi Creek when a dark shadow appears feet from their vessels. About the size of a sofa, it’s definitely larger than their Hobies. Hesitantly, Tommy follows...
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Several Florida fruits are in season, so check out some local sources and pick up some for tasty snacks. Spring in Florida brings with it not only cooler temperatures and balmy breezes, but also, an abundance of cooler-weather fruits and veggies. Many tropical varieties thrive when the thermometer reaches for...
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Florida’s Fresh Blueberry Lemon Bundt Cake It’s Florida blueberry season and an ideal time to bake a Fresh Blueberry Lemon Bundt Cake. Sarasota’s Farmers Markets and grocery stores are now showcasing Florida’s petite berries picked and delivered daily. While blueberries have grown wild in Florida for hundreds of years, it...
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For a small community situated in south Sarasota County, the Englewood Farmer’s Market packs an “over the top” experience distinguished by the number and quality of vendors, vibrant atmosphere and friendly hospitality. More than 6,000 visitors come to the popular Englewood market on Thursdays from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm...
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Discover some of the local delicacies and interesting dishes served in the destination. In my family, we call them taste sensations. Food that is different and unique and usually newly delicious. It could be as simple as tater tots dipped in a ketchup-mustard mix. The complexity is not what makes...
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Sarasota's year-round sunshine and snow-free roads, balmy coastal breezes, and flat terrain are a bicyclist's dream come true. Whether you're a competitive cyclist or looking to take a leisurely ride with the sun on your face and the breeze at your back — Sarasota has you covered (in both the...
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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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Plan a destination that knows how to make your meeting stand out in style and elevate your event to the next level. Round out your meeting, incentive trip or team bonding with interactive activities such as a round of championship golf, rejuvenating spa experiences and entertaining team-building tours. Opportunities for...