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Here’s how to spend an entire day – morning ‘til night – in the hip and growing neighborhood on the fringes of downtown Sarasota.Few neighborhoods in Sarasota have seen a rapid overhaul the likes of the Rosemary District. Once a small, quiet offshoot of downtown, the Rosemary District has seen...
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Savor the fresh air – and get your steps in while you’re at it – at these top parks and trails.Any time of year, it’s easy to escape the hustle and bustle in Sarasota County. Parks, preserves and trails invite you to explore gorgeous natural landscapes – and feel miles...
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It's that time of year when Sarasota gardens are reaching full bloom and the waters are warming up for summer swimming—and that means Mother's Day must be just around the corner.Treat Mom, Grandma or that special guardian figure in your life you wish to say, "I appreciate you for all...
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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 COUNTYAddress:301 North Cattlemen Road, Suite 203Sarasota, FL 34232Phone:(941) 955-0991Email: [email protected]: Mon-Fri 8:30 AM -...
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If you appreciate the finer things in life, you'll have no trouble appreciating a few nights in one of these artfully curated accommodations.Life truly imitates art when you stay in Sarasota, Florida—the coastal destination affectionately dubbed Florida's Cultural Coast® for good reason. Dozens of arts organizations, historic theaters and contemporary...
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Plan your next "gaycation" around Pride Month for some lively activism and good times. Sarasota is ready to welcome you to our little beach town that is full of PRIDE! As Sarasota’s LGBTQ+ organizations and community of diversified locals and travelers continue to grow, so do our events every Pride...
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From larger-than-life murals to sculptural works of fine art, spot a sundry of public art pieces as you road trip or stroll Sarasota County.Truly an art lover's paradise, especially for those who'd rather stumble upon public art outside in nature instead of inside the walls of a museum or gallery...
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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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There’s no better place to spend time with your sweetheart than sunny Sarasota! How can you say “I love you” during your stay? Let us count the ways… Whether you're celebrating an anniversary, wooing a Valentine, or scheming to surprise your partner "just because" — Sarasota is a great place...
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Sarasota County has some of the best birding hotspots in Florida. As a rest stop for migratory birds with bountiful lands such as the Celery Fields and Myakka State Park, there's always something new to be seen through the binocular lens.It's 8 a.m. on a Monday morning at Myakka River...