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Mark your calendars now. Every month there is a reason to get out and celebrate in Sarasota County. From international festivals of contemporary music, dance and theatre to shark's teeth, chalk and film festivals, and we cannot forget food and wine festivals, there is plenty of opportunity to discover something...
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Explore the unknown quiet nature of the city of Sarasota on Phillippi Creek It’s a vacation conundrum. You came to Sarasota County looking for water, for nature, for a little adventure. The plethora of establishments advertising paddleboarding catches your eye, but the idea of attempting it for the first time...
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One of the reasons so many people choose to visit Sarasota is because of its natural beauty. Of course, the mild winters also have a little something to do with it, but everything here is so picture perfect that it draws people from all over the world. From the beaches...
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See where to go for a glowing good time after dark this holiday season We may not have snow in Sarasota County. But we definitely know how to celebrate a bright Christmas, decorating our homes and well-known local sites with all kinds of twinkling touches. Get in the holiday spirit...
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Enjoy our fun tips for enjoying stone crab: a rich, Gulf Coast of Florida delicacy Considered to be one of the most delicious crustaceans of the world, stone crab season in Sarasota has our mouths watering! Running from mid fall until late spring, residents and tourists alike can enjoy this...
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Connect with nature at Sarasota County’s many parks and gardens Whether you like lush, tropical parks or neatly manicured gardens, there’s plenty of green space in Sarasota County where you can get outside and enjoy our diverse natural environment.State Parks Sarasota County is home to two state parks. Sarasota’s Myakka...
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The charm and appeal of Historic Spanish Point can be easily summed up in four P’s — Prehistoric, Pioneers, Palmer, and Plants. Nestled far back off Tamiami Trail in sleepy Osprey lies a verdant oasis rich with history. The 30 acre parcel of waterfront land has been inhabited by humans...
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In between the cities of Sarasota and Venice is a collection of communities worthy of stopping for a visit. Dine, stay, and relax at Osprey, Nokomis and the exclusive Casey Key.A drive down U.S. 41 yields a bevy of eateries and retail options throughout the cities of Osprey and Nokomis...
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Learn about the local and unique Florida wildlife that exists in Sarasota County and have made this sub-tropical environment their home. Sarasota abounds with wildlife, both big and small, on the land, in the sea, and in the sky. Many are unique to the region and, while enjoying Sarasota, various...
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Make your purchases count during Florida's Freedom Week Sales Tax Holiday Plan your trip to Sarasota County around the seven-day holiday known as Freedom Week, which encourages shoppers to make purchases on qualifying outdoor and recreation items (such as kayaks, camping gear, fishing/boating activity supplies and other sports equipment. Also...