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Whether novice or expert, there are numerous paddle boarding opportunities in Sarasota County. This leisure activity is a great way to exercise and see Sarasota County’s beautiful coast. Whether standing up, lying down or kneeling on a board, finding one’s groove in the sport of coastal paddle boarding is an...
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From slow moving gopher tortoises to friendly scrub jays, Shamrock Park and Nature Centerin Venice is a nature lover's delight. Walkers and bikers alike will appreciate paved and grassy trails through coastal scrub and scrubby flatwoods. Connecting to Veneitian Waterway Park, which in turn continues to Legacy Trail and downtown...
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Learn something on vacation through taking a class or a workshop. If you're anything like this writer, you breathed a sigh of relief when you closed your algebra textbook for the last time—or perhaps it was "The Canterbury Tales" that did you in—and back then, you wouldn't dream of spending...
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A few, simple ways to enjoy Sarasota County beaches, attractions, amenities and more if you can't visit them directly It is important to focus on the positives and support the #MySarasota community in any way possible during this unprecedented time. Here are a few ways to do both! Treat Yourself...
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Everyone in the family can find something they will love to do at these top attractions Sarasota is a great spot for a family vacation. Whether your kids still need a stroller or spend hours scrolling through their phones, young visitors of every age will find something to love at...
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Stay in coveted locales, from Crescent Beach to Siesta Village, with Beachside Management Vacation Rentals. Looking for a vacation home rental just steps from the beach? Regularly named the No. 1 beach in the U.S., including in 2025 as part of Tripadvisor's Travelers' Choice Awards, your next getaway could be...
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Sarasota County offers family fun for story-loving tots and older siblings to parents and grandparents.Museums and AquariumsMote SEA is home to more than 100 marine species and features touch pools, working labs, and interactive exhibits. The Tibbals Learning Center at The Ringling Circus Museum has the world's largest miniature circus...
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Looking for a fun place to take your kids in Sarasota County? We’ve got all kinds of options here, but we’ve rounded up a list of spots that have been kid-tested and parent-approved. And not just by any parents, but by true local experts who are especially familiar with the...
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From history to present-day, golf has been a permanent part of Sarasota's landscape, where you'll find there are no shortage of courses and country clubs for the golfer to spend an afternoon perfecting their gameFrom professional to pedestrian, the Sarasota County area has something for golfers of all levels with...
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Contact: Lynn Hobeck Bates, APR Communications Manager 941-955-0991 Ext. 103 [email protected] Sports in Sarasota County If being a spectator at sporting events is more a visitor’s speed than getting his or her heart rate up, then Sarasota County offers plenty of opportunities to cheer. The sidelines take many forms, from...