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Here’s the latest report from fishing guides in the area. November Fishing Report—Capt. Rick Grassett Rick Grassett is a Charter Captain with CB's Saltwater Outfitters on Siesta Key You may find reds along with big trout concentrated in potholes, along the edges of bars and flats or tailing on shallow...
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Say goodbye to 2025 in style with five fun-filled Florida festivities to bring in the New Year! Cheers to another year in the books! Send it off right on New Years Eve with some of the most beloved annual celebrations on Florida's Cultural Coast. So put on a sparkly getup...
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It's time to once again cheer on your favorite baseball teams in Sarasota and North Port, with another exciting spring training season on the horizon. Schedules for the 2026 season at Ed Smith Stadium, the spring training home of the Baltimore Orioles, and CoolToday Park, the training grounds of the...
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In town for an Atlanta Braves Spring Training game at CoolToday Park? You’ll want to make time to visit Sarasota County’s famous beaches during your stay. When you’re looking for some sun and surf after a Spring Training game, here’s how to maximize your afternoon by cruising straight to one...
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North Port’s CoolToday Park is the Atlanta Braves' official Spring Training facility. Every February, Atlanta's Major League Baseball team ventures south to the master-planned community of Wellen Park, Florida, between Venice and North Port. Here, they find their home—or should we say home base?—for the spring at their Spring Training...
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2026 marks the 16th season for the Baltimore Orioles at Ed Smith Stadium aka "Birdland South" in Sarasota, Florida. Snowbirds aren’t the only ones flocking to Sarasota in February. The Baltimore Orioles kick off their 16th spring training season in Sarasota this February when they play the New York Yankees...
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Shop for gifts and enjoy the holidays in Sarasota County. There's no shortage of holiday shopping and fun in and around Sarasota. From cool neighborhoods where you'll find that next great gift to holiday-themed festivals, you'll feel the holiday spirit long after your visit... Holiday Markets & Seasonal Events Get...
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You may need more than one weekend to explore the many farmers markets and downtown gatherings in Sarasota County. Looking for fresh produce, artisan baked goods, the finest flowers and unique art? Then look no further than one of the farmers markets found right here in Sarasota County. At any...
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The holiday season blooms across Sarasota County, with gardens and galleries transforming into dazzling displays of light and color each December. As December unfolds along Florida’s Cultural Coast®, Sarasota transforms into a winter destination full of holiday sparkle. From enchanting light gardens and interactive theater to downtown galleries and waterfront...
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Step into Venice’s rich past with the free Venice Centennial Pass, your mobile guide to the city’s most iconic historic buildings, parks, and landmark sites. From the architecture to early city planning gems, this pass makes it easy to explore the places that shaped Venice over the last century. Signing...