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From morning coffee on Lido Key and jet ski trips off Siesta Key to sunset toasts by the Gulf, let our curated playlist provide the perfect background for your coastal getaway. Track 1: Morning Coffee & Stroll Through St. Armands Circle St. Armands Circle The Vacation Vibe: If your idea...
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When the temps cool down on Florida's Gulf Coast, our state and county parks provide an ideal outdoor gateway to explore our natural wonders and landscapes. Sarasota County offers a blend of natural beauty, cultural richness and outdoor adventures that would make anyone a happy camper. For adventurers seeking either...
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Grab a meal to-go and share it alfresco at one of these picturesque picnic spots. Sure, going out to lunch or dinner at atmospheric restaurants is great, and many here even have beautiful outdoor dining setups. But sometimes, it's just really nice to get further away from downtown areas and...
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Florida's Cultural Coast® is more than a destination—it’s a lifestyle. Sarasota's hospitable nature, paired with its outdoor nature, blend together to create one big canvas of coastal charm and quiet luxury. With world-class resorts adjacent to pristine beaches, fine dining and even finer shopping, high-class performances and exclusive events, Sarasota...
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Twelve beachfront hotels and resorts to stay just steps from the #1 Beach in the U.S. Dreaming of visiting the #1 beach in the U.S. (and #4 in the world!)? So named in the 2025 Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice Awards, Siesta Key gets a lot of hype — and once you're...
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Enjoy Sarasota County’s natural attractions, attend environment-related events, volunteer, protect local wildlife, and eat vegan and vegetarian meals. If you lead an eco-friendly life at home, you don’t have to leave that behind when you vacation in Sarasota County. A local website contains environmentally focused activities and information for residents...
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Sarasota remains a leading tastemaker in Florida's Midcentury Modern, Mediterranean Revival, and contemporary architecture scene. Getting acquainted with local architecture is a great way to explore the history of Sarasota and to get a taste of the 'Florida lifestyle' of a bygone era—before the days of residential air conditioning. With...
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Special deals, restaurant weeks, new art exhibits, an improv festival and a circus spectacular highlight the destination’s summer activities. Summer is a great season to visit Sarasota with a variety of deals, offers and special activities available throughout the season. June kicks off with the destination’s restaurant weeks, known as...
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Sarasota’s prestigious sports facilities attract Olympian talent of all types. Meet the athletes from here, or who train here, for the Games! Florida’s temperate climate and sports-oriented culture have long attracted elite athletes and their coaches. In fact, Florida ranked among the top 20 states for the most athletes competing...
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Winter is now in the rearview mirror and a road trip is always a good idea Defrost those winter muscles with a little vernal sunshine—springtime is approaching and the mile markers are calling. So mark some OOO on the calendar, jump in the car and hit the wide-open road. Depending...