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Englewood, Florida offers wine lovers lots to drink in and enjoy In Englewood, Florida, you can bank on finding beaches, boats, and plenty of seafood restaurants. But this coastal community is also home to something much less expected: a modern little winery. Catania's Winery Tucked amid tile, plumbing, and other...
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Sarasota has enough Florida Gulf Coast nightlife to spice up (or cool down) your visit to our sunny beaches-and-beyond destination. When many of us think of Florida, we imagine daytime activities -- visions of ourselves on the beach, out on a boat, or perhaps indoors, perusing a museum or someplace...
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Check out seven local shops for unique Sarasota County shopping, featuring items you won't find elsewhere. Leave behind the generic gift cards and unearth one-of-a-kind gems to gift for your friends — from antique trinkets and Florida furnishings to gourmet treats and worldwide goods. Make room in your luggage and...
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Why let Sarasota's beautiful weather and sunshine go to waste because of a budget vacation? While fun isn't always wallet-friendly, free vacations aren't impossible. So splurge on the hotel, or even the airfare, because you can experience all of those (not quite) free vacations anytime of year. Also, vacations aren't...
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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...
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Hunting for fossilized shark teeth is a treasured Sarasota County pastime, and the best place to find them is along the coastline of Venice, Florida. It's a picture-perfect morning on Southwest Florida's coastline, as the cloudless royal blue sky meets the far-off horizon. The emerald-green Gulf gently laps onto the...
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Where to find seashells, what to look for and tips for your next beachcombing treasure hunt. Inhabiting the earth for over 600 million years, shells can be found throughout the world, but Florida, with its warm climates and the gentle rolling waves of the Gulf, is a natural repository for...
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One of the most popular shopping and dining districts on the Gulf Coast in St. Armands Circle, but the area has much more to experience. Check out five spots on St. Armands, Lido and Longboat key you'll want to stop at for a photo. Preserving precious moments in photographs is...
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Grabbing a blanket and packing some PB&Js makes for a simple beach picnic, but what if you want to get a little more creative? Your dream picnic can be just as magical as the ones you see on TV. Sarasota's scenery makes it simple. Enjoy a long picnic lunch in...
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You might know Sarasota County as a vacation destination, but did you know it’s also a great meeting location? When you choose to hold your conference here, you can expect your attendees to enjoy an easy trip here and beautiful weather and fun activities once they’ve arrived. And you’ll have...