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See what catches your eye while exploring Sarasota County’s shopping scene Looking to give your credit card a workout? There are plenty of places in Sarasota County where you can browse and buy everything from high-end handbags to beachy souvenirs.Burns CourtBurns Court is an enclave of historic, 1920s-era bungalows and...
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Nine hyper-local shopping districts (with dining options, too!) to support Small Business Saturday this November.We've all heard of Black Friday and even Amazon Prime Day these days. We're well aware of the fantastic shopping deals they provide and one-day-only sale prices. However, in between those two days is another special...
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The annual Venice Sharks Tooth Festival invites marine lovers to discover magnificent fossil collections and jawsome finds!Sharks. The mere mention of these carnivorous creatures makes some people cringe. In Venice, however, it's actually cause for celebration. The Sharks Tooth Festival, which first began in 1992, returns every year to Venice...
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Turn hours of fun at a Baltimore Orioles Spring Training game into a full day of activities at these nearby restaurants and attractions.Let’s play ball! It’s Spring Training time again, which means the Baltimore Orioles are back at Ed Smith Stadium and ready to knock it out of the park...
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It's time to cheer on your favorite baseball teams in Sarasota and North Port again, with yet another exciting spring training season on the horizon.Season schedules for Ed Smith Stadium, the spring training home of the Baltimore Orioles, and CoolToday Park, the training grounds for the Atlanta Braves, have been...
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2025 marks the 15th season for the Orioles at "Birdland South" in Sarasota CountySnowbirds aren’t the only ones flocking to Sarasota in February. The Baltimore Orioles kick off their 15th spring training season in Sarasota this February when they play the Pittsburgh Pirates at Ed Smith Stadium.2025 Spring Training Home...
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Florida's Cultural Coast® is more than a destination—it’s a lifestyle. Sarasota's hospitable nature, paired with its outdoor nature, blend together to create one big canvas of coastal charm and quiet luxury. With world-class resorts adjacent to pristine beaches, fine dining and even finer shopping, high-class performances and exclusive events, Sarasota...
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The sunset is part of the reason you decided to visit Sarasota County. So check out our guide for the best ways to enjoy it.The sunset puts on a pretty good show most nights here in Sarasota County. And while you can always watch it for free from one of...
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By slice or by pie, make it an extra cheesy day in Sarasota at these local pizza joints.Who doesn't love pizza? And what better excuse to head out and find your new favorite pizzeria than a holiday dedicated to the beloved, melted cheese dish? Head to one (or more) of...
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Here’s how three families describe Sarasota and her islands as a perfect vacation fit for through the years—from children to parents to grandparents!Longboat Key has always been a timeless catalyst for memory making among vacationers from all over the country. If LBK were a time capsule, it would indeed hold...