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North Port offers lots of spots where kids—and adults—can get out and play For 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...
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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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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...
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Florida agriculture has developed its niche by bringing early season blueberries to market. Learn about where you can purchase and pick blueberries in the area. Florida is known for fresh, delicious citrus, fat tomatoes, and juicy red strawberries, but blueberries have now entered the “Florida Fresh” arena. While blueberries have...
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Find Inspiration for Your Special Day Amidst the holidays, as people across the country prepare for the season with decorations and celebrations, including plenty of shopping trips for gifts, there is something different about the way we do it in Sarasota. Here, without snowflakes and sleigh rides, we have found...
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Learn how to make an Authentic Florida dish for the holidays. Looking for something to add to your holiday “comfort” menu? Florida Gulf Shrimp and Pasta may be the perfect go-to dish for your busy holiday season. It’s simple to make, full of flavor and incorporates local seafood: Florida Gulf...
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The Suncoast BBQ Bash is an annual fundraiser on the Suncoast Foundation for Handicapped Children, Inc. (SFHC). This two-day festival in Venice, Fla. is home to professional pitmasters and award-winning musicians. How much would you pay to go to a festival with offering world-class barbecue, nationally recognized musicians, a boatload...
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As the hot and humid summer draws to a close, it ushers in a breezier season filled with outdoor events, festivals and family outings. Grab a calendar and plan out your autumn months with Visit Sarasota. School is back in session and the scent of pumpkin spice is sneaking its...
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From August 22 to 24, the Fabulous Independent Film Festival at Burns Court Cinemas in downtown Sarasota honors diversity in the community with three days of some of the best independent cinema in the world. In the past few years Sarasota County has notably risen its reputation as a welcoming...