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We all look forward to the annual citrus harvest, including oranges, grapefruits, key limes, lemons and limes, but have you tried some of these lesser-known fruits that have been part of Florida’s citrus history for decades? Honeybell, mandarin, tangelo, temple, sugarbelle, pink grapefruit, calamondin, lemon, lime … just some of...
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Cool-weather months in Sarasota bring out some of the best in local and regional produce offerings, shark tooth hunting and sunsets galore Brace yourself: Winter is coming. When the breezes are brisk and water temps in the Gulf of Mexico take a dip, it's clear that Florida's frigid season, when...
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Choose your adventure in this laid-back coastal community Ever wonder what it might have been like to vacation in Florida in decades past? Then you'll want to head to Englewood, a place that oozes Old Florida, small-town charm. You won't find lots of Med Rev mega-mansions and sprawling strip malls...
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Don't miss a game in Sarasota County, there are a watch parties for several college teams at different locations in the destination. Sometimes, you want to go where everybody knows your … team. College football season is upon us again, and if you're searching for a spot to cheer on...
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Take part in a watersport and enjoy one of the activities that makes this Florida outdoor destination unique. A jet skiing adventure on the bay, a kayaking tour through the swamplands or a fishing excursion on the Intracoastal Waterway—these are all part of the Florida outdoor experience which, in Sarasota...
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Citrus, berries, tomatoes, oh my! Winter time is the best time to enjoy delicious produce in Florida. Lucious, mouthwatering, red strawberries. Juicy, sweet citrus. Vibrant red and tasty tomatoes. Hungry yet? Produce becomes the star of the show in Florida in the winter—and you’re in luck because there are plenty...
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Learn more about how a sweet little Sarasota treat is made and where it can be enjoyed. People might not be the only thing vacationing in Sarasota County. Thanks in part to our subtropical climate, which produces a beautiful range of colorful and attractive flowers, other little visitors seem to...
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Two-Step over to The White Buffalo Saloon for line-dancing fun True confession – I cannot dance and I strongly dislike country music. So one would assume that Sarasota's most popular line dancing establishment, The White Buffalo Saloon and I would be destined to clash. But it was my friend's 30th...
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SarasotaMOD is a four-day festival celebrating Sarasota County's iconic modernist architecture. The festival includes guided tours, social gatherings and presentations by architects, authors, critics and designers. Designers, architects and simple admirers have long-tried to create structures and buildings that compliment Sarasota County's natural wonder. And arguably, some of the most...
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The Gulf Beach Resort Motel has been on Lido Key since the 1950s, making it the oldest hotel on the island. Learn more about the resort in our video! Gulf Beach Resort Motel is the oldest hotel on Lido Key. Now, the motel offers vacation rental condos individually owned and...