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Englewood's charm comes alive in the evening, offering a perfect blend of coastal beauty and downtown charm.South of Sarasota, Englewood, Florida offers an outlying, laid-back locale blending Old Florida charm with coastal hotspots – making it an ideal destination for a memorable night out. Whether you're savoring a sunset on...
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Earn Incentive Funds on Your Next Sarasota MeetingPlan your next meeting, conference, or event in Sarasota County and take advantage of an exclusive incentive! Visit Sarasota offers groups $5 back on actualized total room night revenue when you book at one of our partner hotels.This rebate is applied directly to...
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Live for the night? Lucky for you, you can head out on the town to find nightlife fun and entertainment year-round in Sarasota. Whether an evening of class and conversation sipping wine or a rowdy night of local brewery and dive bar hopping – eat, drink, giggle and experience the...
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Weaving together the elements of story, celebrity and craft, the 2025 Sarasota Film Festival this April promises to be a celebrated event from setting to screen.Each spring Sarasota filmmakers, locals and visiting cinephiles mingle to watch hundreds of spectacularly curated films spanning an impressive array of film categories. The 27th...
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For those who yearn for unique, expert and sometimes quirky small business experiences, the budding sector of Limelight District on the fringes of downtown Sarasota more than delivers. Anchored in an edgy creative arts scene that includes mouth-watering eats, hand-crafted treats and local hotspots with distinct services, there’s always something...
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Stimulate your senses and satisfy your appetite in the heartbeat of Siesta Key: The Village.Named #1 beach in the U.S. and #4 globally by TripAdvisor's 2025 Travelers' Choice Awards, Siesta Key is known for its crystal-quartz (and gorgeous) white-sand beaches and an eclectic, local-casual vibe. What locals know and visitors...
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Sarasota County hosts the highest density of loggerhead sea turtle nests in the Gulf. Here's what you need to know about sharing our beaches with these cute critters.If you head to Sarasota County’s beaches this time of year, you might find you’re not the only one settling in on the...
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Explore Sarasota's top animal attractions, from lazy manatees and flamingos to majestic elephants and big cats.Are you amazed by animals? Or do you feel particularly connected to them and jump at every chance to be close to them? Well then, Sarasota County is a great place to be! We’ve got...
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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...
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These public parks and town centers offer endless activity programming and community events that locals and visitors alike can get in on all throughout the week – and year!From waterfront parks to dynamic town centers, these spaces bring people together with free weekly activities you can join regularly, annual events...