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Get your daily steps in—starting at these scenic trailheads around Sarasota County! Lace up your sneaks and fill up your water bottle for some fresh air and cardio with these nine great day hikes. Each park or preserve showcases the bounty of Florida flora and fauna Sarasota County has to...
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Combine exercise, fun and sightseeing in one. Whether you're a competitive cyclist or just looking for a leisurely bike ride, you'll find what you need in Sarasota. There are many different ways to experience Sarasota County; the best way, though, is on a bicycle. Whether you're looking for bike rentals...
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Runners rejoice — you can take your vacation without having to pause your training. Sarasota County is an excellent Florida Gulf Coast destination and a Runner Friendly Community, as chosen by the Road Runner Club of America. Vacation and training for a race tend to pair together about as well...
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If you were going to choose a place to combine work and play, Sarasota would top almost everyone’s list. With its near-perfect weather, beautiful beaches, cultural and artistic amenities, and wonderful places to stay, Sarasota is ideal for those who will be packing their laptops and cellphones along with their...
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From the beachside resorts to sidewalk cafes, dozens of hotels and restaurants in the Sarasota destination offer a first-class experience to travelers and their four-legged friends. We believe that the best vacations are the ones that you can take with your best friend—so pet lovers may be thrilled to learn...
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Traveling with a pet? Get prepared with our guide on this critter-friendly destination offering plenty of options for accommodations. When it's time for a vacation, plenty of people like to plan trips the entire family can enjoy—and for lots of us, family includes our furry four-legged friends. If you wouldn't...
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Authentic adventure, valuable education and environmental stewardship are the pillars of ((ecko)) travel, a new nonprofit ecotourism project by the Science and Environment Council of Southwest Florida. Any trip can make for a handful of stories and photographs. But what distinguishes an extraordinary adventure from a merely pleasant outing? What...
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We began planning our Sarasota wedding from New York City. We did our research and we considered everything from luxurious, all-inclusive spots to warm, sand-in-your-toes beach weddings. But we imagined a one-of-a-kind place that we could dress up with meaningful touches--bowls of oranges in honor of our citrus hometowns, books...
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A delicate white gown and flowing veil against a sherbet-hued sunset backdrop—talk about a bride’s daydream. In Sarasota, this fantasy comes to fruition regularly as glamorous weddings find their way to this stretch of the south. A delicate white gown and flowing veil against a sherbet-hued sunset backdrop… talk about...
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Sarasota County is a perfect location to plan your dream wedding. With enchanting venues and intimate settings, the sky's the limit for your romantic moment. Imagine an enchanted evening of southern tropical charm under the banyan trees at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens. Maybe it's the romantic and classic setting of...