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No matter the season, the weather is always a treat in Sarasota. There's a reason Southwest Florida is known as the Sunshine Coast. With endless summer vibes, the odds are in your favor that the weather will be vacation-worthy no matter what time of year you're able to come. High...
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Spooky season is upon us and Sarasota County is in full spirit mode for a happening month of Halloween with these other-worldly events. Planning a fa-boo-lous weekend away in Sarasota County this October with the family for a howling Halloween holiday? Rest assured, there is no shortage of community trick-or-treating...
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There are endless things to do at this award-winning — not to mention stunning — Florida's Gulf Coast beach. Come see for yourself why Siesta Beach ranks among the best.It's no wonder Siesta Beach, with its quartz-crystal sand as white and soft as powdered sugar, has been called "the finest...
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Visit Sarasota County Organizational Chart Erin Thomas Duggan, CDME President & CEO [email protected] (941) 356-0432 Kelly M. Harb, CMP Vice President of Marketing & Communications [email protected] (941) 702-0124FAM & VIP Guest FormAndrea Hunt Vice President of Finance & Administration [email protected] (941) 955-0991 Ext. #102 Pete Harvey Director of Sports…
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There they go again, with the incessant playing, snacking, and entertaining. Down the slide, stop for a quick bite of carrot, then back to playing, perhaps a dip in the pool or a tag of a buddy and the chase is on. They are unbelievably adorable and I cannot take...
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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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Interested in traveling more environmentally? Explore the natural wonders of Sarasota County like a true adventurerMindful travelers are more privy than ever to the importance of responsible travel—looking to offset their carbon footprint while still fulfilling their wanderlust to new destinations. If you love traveling to natural areas, conserving the...
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Get out on the water or stay on dry land and learn about the animals, plant life and ecology.Many of us have fond memories of school field trips when we got to leave the stuffy classroom and learn hands-on, often outdoors. You can re-create those days during your next Sarasota...
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From tours to live cams, here are some online experiences from Sarasota's popular local attractions Virtual Programs at Mote SEAMote Science Education Aquarium is a sensational trip for visitors of all ages, offering up close and personal viewing of exotic sea creatures like sea turtles, sharks and more (opening 2025)...
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Hunting for fossilized shark teeth is a treasured Sarasota County pastime, and the best place to find them is along the coastline of Venice, Florida.It's a picture-perfect morning on Southwest Florida's Venice beach, as the cloudless royal blue sky meets the far-off horizon. The emerald-green Gulf of Mexico gently laps...