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Dive into Sarasota County's vibrant seafood scene from up, down and around the coast.If you were looking for a comprehensive guide to the best local seafood restaurants, freshest catches and waterfront dining paired with ocean-fresh flavors, well then, consider this the finest catch of the day. From upscale anchor-and-eat restaurants...
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Have a great time and support a local cause at these attractions dependent on donations and generosity Suncoast Charities for Children Did you know the driving force between two of Sarasota County’s signature annual festivals – the Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix and Thunder by the Bay – is a charity...
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Take a culinary tour of the destination to experience great views and eats. So many restaurants, so little time. That’s what travelers to Sarasota County might lament when faced with all the delicious eating and drinking options the area has to offer.That’s why food tours are such a great way...
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Lee Amos Conservation Foundation Land Stewardship Manager Lee Amos did not set out to work for a not-for-profit land conservancy. “There was definitely some luck involved,” he said. Amos, a native Floridian who was born and raised in Venice, went to college in east Tennessee where his grandmother has a...
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Heading south for Memorial Day weekend? Slow it down by staying off-the-beaten trail in the island paradise of Casey Key Casey Key is a predominantly quaint and quiet residential island with sprawling properties and waterfront mansions that will make your jaw drop – all along scenic Casey Key Road. In...
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Treasures exist inside the Southwest Florida city of North Port, Florida.A woman gently stroked a white star on a mare's nose as the horse lifted his head through the window of his stall at a local North Port,FL., stable. It was mid-morning and the barn was already bustling with two...
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There’s no better place to spend time with your sweetheart than sunny Sarasota! How can you say “I love you” during your stay? Let us count the ways… Whether you're celebrating an anniversary, wooing a Valentine, or scheming to surprise your partner "just because" — Sarasota is a great place...
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Traveling and finding things to do with a newborn and toddlers can be exhausting or can be refreshing. One thing is certain you are on your child’s schedule and you have to be prepared to be flexible!In Sarasota County on Florida’s Gulf Coast, take advantage of a laid back scene...
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Sarasota has enough Florida Gulf Coast nightlife to spice up (or cool down) your visit to our sunny beaches-and-beyond destination. When many of us think of Florida, we imagine daytime activities -- visions of ourselves on the beach, out on a boat, or perhaps indoors, perusing a museum or someplace...
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Why let Sarasota's beautiful weather and sunshine go to waste because of a budget vacation? While fun isn't always wallet-friendly, free vacations aren't impossible. So splurge on the hotel, or even the airfare, because you can experience all of those (not quite) free vacations anytime of year. Also, vacations aren't...