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Exploring the Adventurous Side of Sarasota: An Outdoor Sporting ParadiseWelcome to Sarasota County, where pristine beaches meet lush nature preserves create a haven for outdoor enthusiasts and sports lovers alike. If you crave adventure, adrenaline and the thrill of exploring the great outdoors, you may need more than one trip...
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Everything you need to know about tying the knot in Sarasota CountyVenues and LodgingSiesta Beach catapulted into international stardom in 2011 and again in 2015 when awarded TripAdvisors’ Travelers’ Choice Award for Best Beach in North America. Couples will not regret sinking their toes into Siesta’s satin-sewn sand. Hyatt Siesta...
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Sarasota County is centrally-located on Florida’s Gulf Coast and has sunshine and blue skies year-round, making anytime of the year favorable to say “I do.”Let your personalities shine through with a wedding venue as unique as the two of you. Choose a barefoot wedding on the white-sands of Siesta Beach...
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Six reasons to step off the beaten track as meetings and events returnAs we begin to get the pandemic under control, the common thinking is that smaller regional meetings will be the first to return. One benefit for planners is the chance to explore destinations and venues that they hadn’t...
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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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Malls, skate parks, beaches and more. Sarasota County has much to offer the young adult or teenage kid. Sarasota may be a haven for retired snowbirds, but there’s still plenty of fun for teens. From beaches to skate parks to malls, take your teen to any of the places below...
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Spectacular views can be found up high on Sarasota’s growing rooftop scene. Looking for spectacular views, Gulf breezes, and crafted drinks and eats? Then come on down—or should we say, up—to Sarasota’s rooftop bars. The Sarasota area has welcomed a growing number of rooftop venues. Visitors are attracted to the...
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Explore the height of luxury at one of Sarasota's hotels and resorts, offering warm hospitality, wellness and maybe a little self-indulgence this coming new year.All along Florida's Gulf Coast, these accommodations redefine opulence. This coming new year, reset and treat yourself to a luxury hotel stay in Sarasota – complete...
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You may need more than one weekend to explore the 10 different farmers' markets and downtown gatherings of Sarasota County.Looking for fresh produce, artisan baked goods, the finest flowers and unique art? Then look no further than one of the many farmers markets found right here in Sarasota County. At...
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Turn a regular day of shopping into a memorable experience with these local tips for things you can do when you visit some of the popular retail stops around Sarasota County.Downtown SarasotaIn Downtown Sarasota, Main Street and its offshoots are home to national retailers, art galleries, antique shops and trendy...