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Enjoy a sampling of upcoming sporting events. See all events here. There are many reasons why Siesta Key, an eight-mile island minutes south of Sarasota, is a favorite vacation destination for so many people in America and abroad. Here are just three of the most popular reasons to visit: 1...
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Take a dip in the warmer side of the pond: Southwest Florida's Gulf Coast has a tropical climate and some of the best beaches in the world. Whether visiting for the first time or the tenth, there’s plenty to do in this American coastal destination. Enjoy five sun-soaked suggested activities...
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No matter what your distraction from the shoreline, the Sarasota area has a multitude of activities beyond the beach. There's far more to Sarasota than white sandy beaches. Stroll through an art museum where the Venetian-style architecture is as much an art form as the masterpieces within. Gaze upon exotic...
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Trade screen time for sea breezes, quiet trails and moments that move at nature’s pace. Since the advent of smartphones and portable tablets, some days it feels downright impossible to escape the demands of voicemail, text and email notifications buzzing in our pockets. From television to TikTok, the modern world...
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Traveling and finding things to do with a newborn and toddlers can be exhausting or can be refreshing. One thing is certain you are on your child’s schedule and you have to be prepared to be flexible! In Sarasota County on Florida’s Gulf Coast, take advantage of a laid back...
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If the waves are big enough to surf, wakeboard can be a fun alternative. Learn more about the sport and where to rent and ride wakeboards in Sarasota County. Like snowboarding on an ocean wave instead of a ski hill, wakeboarding is a true adrenaline lover's sport. The open-air activity...
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Love to read on vacation? Then check out our catalogue of bookstores, poetry readings and places for young readers. Word on the street is that Sarasota is the place to be for bookworms of all ages, spoken word poets, and other literary-minded folks. Whether your love of the written word...
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From the scientist to the artist, the comedian to the adventurer, Sarasota has something for kids of all ages and interests. In every city, there are those tucked-away tidbits of awesomeness that the locals know to do. Perhaps not the most obvious or Trip Advisor-advertised, but the places and activities...
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Longboat Key is the quiet neighbor to the hustle and bustle of Lido Key and St. Armand’s Circle. But don’t ignore it - there are plenty of things to be done in this beautiful strip along the Gulf.
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Looking for some family fun in the sun? You’ve come to the right place. There are lots of family-friendly ways to explore and enjoy Sarasota County. Whether you’ve got toddlers, tweens or teens in your traveling party, Sarasota County offers all kinds of options for the young (and young at...