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Find the best ingredients for the grill from the best specialty markets in town It’s summertime in Sarasota, and instead of trying to beat the heat, we recommend you embrace it by setting up the grill, inviting your friends over and having the perfect great American BBQ. We’ve assembled a...
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These bars offer all the flavor of a tropical treat, but with a healthier twist Oftentimes drinking and beach vacations go hand-in-hand thanks to Jimmy Buffet songs like “Margaritaville” and “It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere.” It’s easy to see why daiquiris and sandy toes go together like sunshine and Sarasota County...
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Revel in these cutting-edge galleries featuring various mixed mediums on display for the modern art-goer. Art enthusiast or not, a trip to Sarasota or Venice is not complete without a stop into one of the dozens of art galleries in the area. Robust cities of profound arts and innovative artists...
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Twelve beachfront hotels and resorts to stay just steps from the #1 Beach in the U.S. Dreaming of visiting the #1 beach in the U.S. (and #4 in the world!)? So named in the 2025 Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice Awards, Siesta Key gets a lot of hype — and once you're...
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Sarasota and Venice have some great waterfront dining restaurants! Check out a list of our favorite places to eat on the water. When the sunbathing hours draw to a sunset close, Sarasota County diners head to the bevy of beachfront or bayfront restaurants nearby for a sip and some sustenance...
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Take a food break at some favorite local dining spots on the water with plenty of room to dock your vessel and chow down The greatest draw to enjoying a sunny vacation in beautiful Sarasota County is our endless coastline and proximity to the water. The best way to maximize...
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Here’s how to spend an entire day – morning ‘til night – in the hip and growing neighborhood on the fringes of downtown Sarasota. Few neighborhoods in Sarasota have seen a rapid overhaul the likes of the Rosemary District. Once a small, quiet offshoot of downtown, the Rosemary District has...
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Whether you're a local or a visitor on vacation, clock out for the day and take advantage of these hotel bar happy hours Who doesn't love a good happy hour? And with a myriad of hotels and resorts across Sarasota County, there are more hidden gems than you think just...
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From full service food to unique fitness offerings to on-site spa treatment, these Sarasota County properties go above and beyond for the health & wellness of guests
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Stay close to the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) during your trip to Sarasota County at these area hotels. Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) is the area's closest, most convenient airport to travel—with Downtown Sarasota and Bayfront Park just a 4-mile, 10-minute drive south, and Lido Key/St. Armands Circle and University Town...