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Sarasota County offers some of Florida's best fishing thanks to the healthy estuary supporting a healthy ecosystem. Learn more about fishing in the area below . The Florida Gulf Coast is a paradise for fish. Freshwater streams and rivers flow from Manatee, Sarasota and Charlotte County into a bay protected...
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Spending a Saturday morning at the Sarasota Farmers' Market has been a downtown tradition since 1979, and attendees cross county lines to take part in it. From 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. all year long, about 85 vendors gather along Lemon Avenue, between First Street and South Pineapple Avenue. They...
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Be sure to tiki it up before or after the beach with a piña colada (or two) Tiki bars, often in their own kitschy ways, are reminiscent of exotic paradises. It should come as no surprise then, that Sarasota, an exotic paradise in itself, is scattered with them. The tiki...
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Downtown Attention martini connoisseurs: the raspberry lemon drop martini at the Ritz-Carlton may change your life. The chocolate-covered cherry martini at Selva Grill is also money well-spent. Downtown Sarasota is teeming with bars and clubs for all tastes (and ages…over 21, that is). While the Ritz and Selva are swanky...
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These photo op spots will capture the essence of Sarasota, arouse the most jealousy from friends back home, and help you relive your trip year after year. Sometimes the memory of a trip isn’t enough. Sometimes, those documentations of having been there need to be shared, hung, or framed. Maybe...
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When you touch down at Sarasota-Bradenton's award-winning international airport, you are just a short drive from the breathtaking views of Longboat, Lido, and Siesta Key! Here are the U.S. cities and carriers to get you here in a flash. Now Boarding: SRQ's Newest Nonstop Routes! As of summer 2024, Sarasota...
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Visit Sarasota County is the public-private partnership that promotes tourism for all of Sarasota County. Learn more about who we are and how we keep visitors coming, businesses open, and residents employed all year long. Tourism: Sarasota County’s Top Industry Sarasota County has it all: stunning beaches, lively festivals, a...
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Fine dining, farmers markets, breweries and much more. Dining in Sarasota County isn’t just another meal, it’s an adventure of culinary tastes. Sarasota County is home to award-winning chefs and 21 Zagat-rated restaurants. Beyond fine dining, however, is a treasure trove of culinary experiences. Enjoy fresh produce from a Farmers...
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This guide serves as the ideal itinerary for beach enthusiasts, mapping out sun-fueled moments along our 35 miles of pristine coastline. If you’re the type of traveler who believes a vacation isn’t complete without salt on your skin and a sunrise-to-sunset coastal agenda, this guide was built for you. We’ve...
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Siesta Key beach, ranked the no. 1 beach in America by TripAdvisor users has completed its renovations. Learn more about the new upgrades. The sugary, white quartz sand and the Gulf Coast waters that stretch all along Siesta Key are reason enough to visit the Siesta Key public beach when...