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With year-round sunshine and mostly flat terrain, the Sarasota area is a bicycling and rollerblading dream for families. Whether you’re cruising with kids along shaded trails or exploring beachside paths together, there's more than one way to get on a set of wheels in the Sarasota area. Here’s how to...
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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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Nature lovers will find wild spaces, fascinating wildlife and adventure amenities on that state's only Wild and Scenic River. Among Sarasota County's hundreds of unspoiled parks, nature preserves and wetlands, the area offers eco-friendly attractions along the Myakka River, a beloved body of water that’s celebrating its 40 th anniversary...
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Discover the rich traditions, homemade flavors and welcoming hospitality that make Sarasota's Amish and Mennonite community one of Florida's cultural destinations. Just a few miles from downtown Sarasota and the area's award-winning beaches lies one of Florida's most unexpected cultural experiences. Pinecraft is a small working neighborhood that draws Amish...
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On Florida’s Cultural Coast®, summer sets the stage for kids to play, perform and expand. In Sarasota, summer isn’t just about beach days and sunshine (though there’s plenty of both). It’s also a season where creativity comes alive—on stage, in studios and even high above the ground under the big...
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Cruise through 18.5 miles of natural beauty, history and community connection on one of Florida’s most beloved rail-to-trail routes. Connecting Sarasota to Venice, the multi-use recreational Legacy Trail offers one of the best ways to experience the area's natural landscapes, small towns, wildlife and outdoor lifestyle—whether you’re cruising on an...
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Consistently named in TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice™ top beaches year after year, come see why this island oasis has remained at the top of the list since 2015. Siesta Key Beach in Sarasota, Florida continues to rank highly on the “Top 25 Beaches” lists curated by worldwide travelers and renowned coastal...
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Sometimes, we all just need to escape... Close your eyes and imagine making the perfect, spontaneous getaway: simply packing your bags and floating away into summery coastal breezes for a vacation in Florida. Where did your imagination take you? Were you digging your imaginary toes into the sand and letting...
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Learn something on vacation through taking a class or a workshop. If you're anything like this writer, you breathed a sigh of relief when you closed your algebra textbook for the last time—or perhaps it was "The Canterbury Tales" that did you in—and back then, you wouldn't dream of spending...
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Spot native Florida birds year-round in Sarasota County—from Gulf beach shores to mangrove flatland and brackish estuaries. Birdwatching is among the most peaceful, meditative and gratifying activities you can enjoy in Sarasota County. And while winter is largely birding "season" — as thousands of migratory birds make their way south...