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Ten Englewood & North Port area events for every age and interest The summertime calendar in Sarasota County is filled with activities focused on everything from local art to aquatic animals. Here are 10 cool events to check out over the next 10 weeks in North Port and Englewood. Cruzin'...
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Never fear, you're never boat-less on Casey Key It's the first thing you'll notice when you visit Casey Key. The water is gorgeous. One glance and you'll imagine yourself sailing, paddling, catching big fish, but then you'll remember—you don't have a boat. Never fear, you're never boat-less on Casey Key...
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Ranked no. 1 in well-being by the Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index, Sarasota County is a great place to visit, work and live. The people have spoken, the results are in, and North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton area, including much of Sarasota County, ranks highest in well-being in America, according to the Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index...
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Whenever your next getaway trip will be, consider Sarasota County. Take these four trip ideas and start planning today! Is your ideal vacation an all-inclusive resort? How about a family-friendly summer getaway complete with sand, sun and fun? Or what about an off-the-beaten path experience complete with dive bars and...
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Don't let the final days of summer go to waste – check out some of the summer theater performances and art exhibits on display and your favorite west coast of Florida venues. Art often has a vital role in defining the culture of a community -- so it's no wonder...
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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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Head to Sarasota County's beaches and many waterways to spot a variety of native animal life by the sea. Sarasota County beaches, bays, lakes and rivers are great for spotting many of the area’s animal inhabitants – from playful dolphins and lazy manatees to the actual, winged version of our...
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After watching the final sliver of sun disappear below the Gulf, visitors to Sarasota County shouldn't hole up in their hotel rooms to wait for the next warm beach day. Whether you're a dance-floor devotee, a cocktail aficionado, or a live music junkie, Sarasota's nightlife will keep you up well...
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It's an enchanting evening of southern tropical charm under the banyan trees at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens. It's the romantic, classic setting of The Ringling, Ca' d'Zan and The Powel Crosley Estate. It's the sugary sand of the local beaches and the quaintness of Mary's Chapel at Historic Spanish Point...
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Sarasota County is an inviting region for all people, thanks in part to some amazing advocacy groups, organizations and community events throughout the area. Sarasota has several appealing attributes that make it an attractive place to visit and to live: gorgeous beaches, colorful history, a vibrant arts community, swanky nightlife...