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After surviving a rowdy freshman year in college, I knew it was time I come home, dip my toes in the sandy shores of the Gulf Beaches and take a diminutive break from this thing we call reality. I did the side duties of calling my former employers, got an...
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Sometimes called trash fish, several Gulf Coast species are readily available and priced more reasonably to buyers. They are delicious if cooked properly! Porgy may not offer the glamour or pedigree of American Red Snapper, Red Grouper or Tuna, but in my fishing circle, we know a quality fish when...
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Englewood, Florida offers wine lovers lots to drink in and enjoyIn Englewood, Florida, you can bank on finding beaches, boats, and plenty of seafood restaurants. But this coastal community is also home to something much less expected: a modern little winery.Catania's WineryTucked amid tile, plumbing, and other businesses in an...
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We've compiled a list of five things visiting young professionals will love about Sarasota.We've all heard the stereotypes: Sarasota County is a retirement community; there's nothing here for young people; everything cool is in bigger cities. I'll admit, when I first came here, I had some of these same concerns...
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Now is when Florida’s citrus is ripening on the trees dotting the landscape with colorful orange and yellow hues, and reminding us of our state’s bounty. These reminders give us special reason to add citrus to our holiday menus. Several local groves are now harvesting citrus and bringing the “plenty”...
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North Port offers lots of spots where kids—and adults—can get out and playFor five years running, North Port, in Sarasota County, has been named a Playful City USA community by the nonprofit KaBOOM!, which works to ensure that children have plenty of places and ways to play. To earn that...
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Easy ways to spend a day with your family on Siesta Key — one of Sarasota County's many beach vacation destinations. Easy. Life in Sarasota County is easy. Easy to navigate. Easy pace. Easy clothes. Easy weather. When my family in Wisconsin asks how I like living in Sarasota County...
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Not only do radishes and butter go well together, but enjoying circular foods (like radishes) around the New Year is a great way to ensure luck in the months ahead! Radishes. They’re not only low in calories and fat, they’re also packed with Vitamin C, magnesium, calcium, potassium, folic acid...
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A trek through the mangrove tunnels of Ted Sperling Park at South Lido Beach Nature Park gives kayakers and stand-up paddleboarders unique routes for exploring a unique ecosystem "Aaah! I almost just bit it! I was dodging that branch and almost fell right off!" Cue incessant giggling, leading to further...
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I'm at marks the end of my 21-day clean eating challenge. I gave up processed food, caffeine, alcohol and sugar which is hard when there are so many great places to eat and grab a drink in Sarasota County. Luckily for me, I didn't have to look far to find...