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Say goodbye to the hustle and bustle of daily life when you head to Englewood and Manasota Key. These laid-back locales are home to mom-and-pop businesses and all kinds of ways to enjoy the great outdoors. Englewood was originally planned as a “grove town” for growing lemons, but back-to-back freezes...
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When desire strikes to cook seafood at home, check out these Sarasota-area resources. Living in our coastal community affords us opportunity to enjoy delicious seafood on a year-round basis. And as I see it, there are pretty much three options for procuring that delicious seafood: Catch your own fish. This...
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Stretching nearly 40 miles, Sarasota’s shoreline is dotted with luxurious resorts, stylish hotels and beach condos offering views of Florida’s sparkling turquoise waters. Looking for the best Gulf-front hotels near Sarasota with unobstructed water views? This guide rounds up beachfront resorts, hotels and vacation rentals across Siesta Key, Lido Key...
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Discover Sarasota's history, wildlife, circus scene, ghost stories and the best restaurants in town with our local tour companies. Whether it's your first trip to Sarasota County or 100th time, there's always something new to learn about this pocket of Florida's Gulf Coast. Many tour operators have local in-depth knowledge...
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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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From retail therapy to wildlife viewing, spend a perfectly relaxing weekend on Lido Key. Retail therapy, wildlife viewing, gourmet dining and Gulf-side relaxation come together on Lido Key and St. Armands Circle. Powdery sand invites beachgoers to dig for shells, while diverse flavors tempt every palate. Explore mangroves, shop local...
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Check current Sarasota County beach conditions, surf updates and weather and safety information before visiting. With over 35 miles of beaches and six islands to choose from, picking the perfect kind of paradise in Sarasota can seem daunting. The sand, wildlife and scenery along our coastline can change with just...
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Learn about Palmer's extraordinary agricultural innovations, her commitment to horticultural science and livestock-raising methods, and her savvy business acumen as foundational to the development of the Sarasota we know today When the millionaire matron of Chicago high society, Bertha Palmer, arrived in Sarasota in 1910, she encountered a mosquito-infested, boggy...
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From autumn festivals to trick-or-treat trails, Sarasota County offers a frightfully fun lineup of family-friendly fall and Halloween events. Planning a family-friendly Halloween weekend in the Sarasota area? Fall in Sarasota means trick-or-treating events for kids, spooky haunted trails, pumpkin patches, carnivals, costume parades and Halloween celebrations for the whole...
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Take a trip through time with Visit Sarasota County as your guide: Explore the area’s pre-recorded history and learn about sites of interest, meet the men and women who transformed a rugged fishing village into a world-class leisure destination, and immerse yourself in the fascinating history of Sarasota, Florida. Prehistoric...