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Batter up! Spring Training season is back and in full swing on the Florida Gulf Coast. Are you a fan of America's favorite, and oldest, pastime? Sarasota County is proud to call two Major League Baseball teams—the Atlanta Braves and Baltimore Orioles—their home base for Spring Training season. Spring Training...
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Check out and see if your favorite pastime team is just a short drive from your Sarasota visit. Sarasota County might be the spring training home base to the Baltimore Orioles and Atlanta Braves, but eight teams call the Gulf Coast Florida region from Fort Myers to Tampa their home...
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If you are into the bars, pubs and little-known restaurants, you'll love these secret spots in Sarasota County. In Sarasota County, we cheers to our wonderfully weird, off-the-beaten-track bars, and pubs. We revel in its character: the hip-hop hookah bar, a craft beer bar disguised in a fade white house...
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Looking for something unique to stuff those stockings? Check out Sarasota’s one-of-a-kind markets for vintage clothing, jewelry and home décor. No sooner has the table been cleared of Thanksgiving dinner and the leftovers shuffled into tupperware containers when Black Friday deals beckon and the holiday shopping season goes full throttle...
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Sarasota County is a growing destination for professional, amateur and recreational sports. Enjoy year-round, sunny skies, world-class facilities and a wide array of amenities. Famous for our sandy-white beaches, spectacular weather and a community rich in art and culture, that's not all Sarasota has to offer. If you're a traveling...
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Sand and saltwater free, bring your kids to these splash areas and playgrounds to give them a day filled with refreshing fun and laughter. Simmer down your summer and head to one of our family-friendly parks with water features for your kids—without the entrance fee of waterparks and aquatic facilities...
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Feasts and festivities abound to suit any dad’s style this Father’s Day. Here are some ideas for a weekend fit for fathers and the rest of the family, too. If you’re spending Father’s Day weekend with Dad or Grandpa in Southwest Florida, you’re in luck! There are loads of gatherings...
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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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If you're looking to feel even more fuego this steamy summer, check out these spicy dishes, drinks, and dances around Saraosta. Whether you're looking for a spicy dish or cocktail, or just want an experience that feels spicier than your daily grind, you can find it under the Sarasota summer...
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After you’ve hit the beach, try these other spots where you can cool off and splash around When you want to make a splash in Sarasota County, our beaches are always a great place to start. But beyond the sandy shoreline you’ll find lots of other places where you can...