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Sarasota area restaurants offer up alternatives to the standard plastic straw to help protect the local environment Millions of plastic straws are used every day in the United States. Generally not able to be recycled, they can wind up littering our beaches and local waterways. In fact, they’re usually among...
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Pack a five star meal for an unforgettable al fresco experience using these helpful hints from a lifelong Sarasota County resident. Sarasota County is a great place to get outdoors. Whether it’s glistening sandy beaches, luscious gardens, picturesque rivers or birding and wildlife areas, you can always find a serene...
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Venice, Florida, has beautiful beaches, lots of parks and green space, a full calendar of annual events, and a healthy arts and restaurant scene. Learn more about things to do in the Gulf Coast town.Venice has beautiful beaches, lots of parks and green space, a full calendar of annual events...
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Winter is now in the rearview mirror and a road trip is always a good idea Defrost those winter muscles with a little vernal sunshine—springtime is approaching and the mile markers are calling. So mark some OOO on the calendar, jump in the car and hit the wide-open road. Depending...
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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 on...
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Explore and encounter some local flora and fauna at these popular Sarasota County attractionsWhere can you pet a string ray, feed flamingos, see rescued tigers and raptors, and play among 100-year-old banyan trees? In Sarasota County, of course. The area is home to several attractions that showcase the area’s wild...
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Be sure to tiki it up before or after the beach with a piña colada (or two)Tiki bars, often in their own kitschy ways, are reminiscent of exotic paradises. It should come as no surprise then, that Sarasota, an exotic paradise in itself, is scattered with them. The tiki culture...
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The greater Sarasota area attracts visitors from all over the world who come to enjoy the white beaches, cultural amenities, and great restaurants. Within the city limits of Sarasota is Pinecraft, a small working neighborhood that draws some of the area's most unique and special snowbirds – members of Amish...
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With a variety of local cafes and craft roasteries, it's up to you to pick your favorite caffeine fix in Sarasota!Although the aroma of freshly brewed coffee speaks a universal language that is recognizable to most people, true coffee connoisseurs know that the difference between a good cup of coffee...
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For craft beer lovers, this guide will lead you to the best breweries and taprooms—from Lakewood Ranch to Sarasota and Venice.If you're the kind of traveler that visiting the area's offering of craft breweries and beer gardens is on the top of the list, you'll be pleasantly pleased to find...