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Sarasota and Venice have some great waterfront dining restaurants! Check out a list of our favorite places to eat on the water. When the sunbathing hours draw to a sunset close, Sarasota County diners head to the bevy of beachfront or bayfront restaurants nearby for a sip and some sustenance...
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Welcome to Horizons West on beautiful Siesta Key, Florida! Located on world-renowned Crescent Beach. Horizons West offers an escape from the hustle and formality of commercialized vacation resorts. Our private section of beach is equipped with beach chairs and lounges for sunbathing; beach cabanas provide shade when you have had...
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It's always hard to think of good, creative holiday gifts for your loved ones. Instead, try exploring for some great holiday gifts and while you're out and about, enjoy some festive happenings around town. We've all been there at this time of year: it's a few weeks before the holidays...
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By Compass Rose History ExperiencesNearly four decades before Sarasota became a county, a group of Scottish immigrants landed on our white, sandy shores pursuing the promise of life in a tropical oasis with modern amenities.But what happens when you move thousands of miles from home, and there’s no home to...
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Interested in traveling more environmentally? Explore the natural wonders of Sarasota County like a true adventurerMindful travelers are more privy than ever to the importance of responsible travel—looking to offset their carbon footprint while still fulfilling their wanderlust to new destinations. If you love traveling to natural areas, conserving the...
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From Thanksgiving meals to Christmas parades, Sarasota County serves up exciting holiday options for travelers SARASOTA, Fla. –– Travelers looking for an exciting holiday getaway should head straight to Sarasota County. From Thanksgiving feasts and fun runs, to street (and boat) parades and a Chanukah festival, there is something for...
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Looking for a blend of classic and off-the-beaten path Holiday happenings? Look no further than Florida’s Gulf Coast®. Winter in Sarasota is generally not a cold affair. Warmth is a result of the climate, though human good cheer is bountiful as well. We are, among other things, a beach destination...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Lynn Hobeck Bates, 941-955-0991 Ext. 103 [email protected] SARASOTA, Fla. (December 06, 2016) – Visit Sarasota County (VSC) awarded marketing grants to 13 local organizations. The grants are to be used for advertising specific local events outside of Sarasota and Manatee Counties with the purpose of driving visitation...
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SarasotaMOD is a four-day festival celebrating Sarasota County's iconic modernist architecture. The festival includes guided tours, social gatherings and presentations by architects, authors, critics and designers.Designers, architects and simple admirers have long-tried to create structures and buildings that compliment Sarasota County's natural wonder. And arguably, some of the most iconic...
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Gently rolling waves, sun-drenched sand and spectacular sunsets… this is paradise, and it's called Siesta Key. It's truly the land of flowers and they bloom in a rainbow of colors. Home to exotic sea creatures, two villages full of local flair and some of the world's top-rated beaches, Siesta Key...