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Pinecraft gives visitors a glimpse into a quieter lifestyle where the food is made from scratch, the pastimes involve no Wi-Fi, and everything is done with pride. "It's wild good!" utters my three-year-old daughter between bites of chocolate peanut butter crème pie. Not only is it beyond delicious, but 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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Stone crab is a true Florida delicacy. Learn more about the crab and crabbers that search for the delicious species. In what seems a lifetime ago, my husband and I owned a marina shipstore in Nokomis. It was a busy dock on the Intracoastal Waterway that had a long history...
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Get back to nature with a drive along River Road – an “old Florida” journey of wide-open expanses. If you’re heading to Wellen Park or CoolToday Park in North Port, there’s a good chance you’ll take the River Road exit off Interstate 75. And if you do, you’ll find yourself...
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Those in the know will not always wish to share their secret beach spots so liberally — lest they become common and crowded — but we’ll let you in on a few of Manasota Key’s secrets anyway. Manasota Key is a beautiful beach and eco destination south of Sarasota and...
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Don’t miss this shop- and restaurant-filled stretch in downtown Venice In downtown Venice, Venice Avenue can sometimes get all of the attention. But just a block away, Miami Avenue also makes a great spot for strolling, shopping, sipping, and snacking. Start at the intersection of Miami and Nokomis Avenues, where...
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For more information on Sarasota County on Florida's Gulf Coast please call or text the information hotline at (941) 706-1253, click here for hours. See also our Visit Sarasota County Staff Directory Administrative Office Information VISIT SARASOTA COUNTY Address: 301 North Cattlemen Road, Suite 203 Sarasota, FL 34232 Phone: (941)...
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No matter when you’re looking for a visit, Sarasota has something special waiting for you. “When’s the best time to visit?” It’s a common question by guests coming to see me and Sarasota. And it’s a question that’s both easy and hard to answer because, the truth is, anytime is...
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Sarasota-area waters offer an abundance of angling delights The captain spotted the school of tarpon swimming parallel to the beach, 100 yards from shore."Wait until I give the signal to cast," he told the angler. "You may only get one chance."The large, thick-bodied fish, often referred to as "the silver...
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You’re never too young to explore the great outdoors—and we’ve got plenty of short trails to help little ones enjoy nature. “Are we there yet?” “How much longer?” “I’m tired; can you carry me?” If you’re a parent, you’ve probably heard these kinds of questions and complaints what feels like...