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Low-key Leisure at Lido Key and St-Armands

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From dining and shopping on St. Armands to exploration and discovery on Lido Key’s outdoors and beaches, you can choose your own Florida’s Gulf Coast adventures. Lido Key and St. Armand's Circle offer more one-of-a-kind Florida experiences than just beaches and daiquiris (but to be clear: it also definitely has...

Hound Heaven: Pet-friendly places in Sarasota

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From the moment she realizes that we’re approaching a paw park, my 10-month-old pug, Cali, has trouble holding still. By the time we hit the parking lot, she is whining impatiently and attempting to claw her way out of the car window. We live in a downtown Sarasota apartment and...

Bobby Jones Golf Club is Back in Full Swing

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Tee time has arrived. Bobby Jones reopens as a fully restored golf complex, event venue and nature park.After a hiatus of being closed for construction and extensive renovations for almost two years, Bobby Jone Golf Club's highly anticipated reopening sparks excitement for locals and visitors alike. Whether you're an avid...

Weather Resources, Beach Conditions and Travel Alerts

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Here you will find the latest information on severe weather, beach conditions and other travel alerts that may impact your visit to Sarasota County. Red Tide Red tides have been documented along Florida's gulf coast since the 1840s.The Florida red tide organism, Karenia brevis, produces a toxin that may kill...

Things to Do (Besides the Beach) in Sarasota

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No matter what your distraction from the shoreline, the Sarasota area has a multitude of activities beyond the beach. There's far more to Sarasota than white sandy beaches. Stroll through an art museum where the Venetian-style architecture is as much an art form as the masterpieces within. Gaze upon exotic...

Alligators: The Low-Down on These Low-Lying Creatures

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If you want to ensure you see reptilian basking beauties, Sarasota can make that happen, be it in their natural habitat, at a protected enclosure, or in your arms.“Attention students, the school is going on a limited lockdown due to an alligator traveling on campus.” This is no social media...

An Inviting Itinerary: Englewood Florida

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Parks, eateries, arts and more. Englewood, Florida is one of Southwest Florida’s best kept secrets for those who want to escape the crowds. Good morning! It’s a beautiful day in Englewood, Florida. Wondering how to spend it? You’ve come to the right place! Here are our suggestions for what to...

Explore North Port

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You can get to know North Port in so many adventurous and challenging ways, but here are just a few options to get you started. For those who enjoy exploring a new, up-and-coming Florida community, the city of North Port is located in Sarasota County between Tampa and Fort Myers...

Take a Walk on the Beach and Catch a Fish!

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Surf fishing is a fun way to catch fish, and Sarasota County’s miles of pristine shoreline offer plenty of opportunities to do just that. Henry David Thoreau once wrote: “Many go fishing all their lives without knowing that it is not the fish they are after.” A fitting sentiment as...

Reality Check: Your Sizzling guide to Siesta Key and beyond

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Numerous no. 1 beach rankings and a new reality TV show on MTV — read more on Siesta Key’s fine white sand, turquoise green waters and fabulous sip-and-savor locales.There truly is no place like Siesta Key. The sugary white sand, the colorful bungalows, the charming village shops — it is...