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Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota to host seven-game tournament showcasing 60 of the top women baseball players in the U.S.Ready for a fun-filled weekend of American baseball and girl power in Sarasota? The American Girls Baseball (AGB) is set to present the All-American Women’s Baseball Classic, sponsored by Rainbow Sandals...
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Batter up! Spring Training season is back and in full swing on the Florida Gulf Coast.Are you a fan of America's favorite, and oldest, pastime? Sarasota County is proud to call two Major League Baseball teams—the Atlanta Braves and Baltimore Orioles—their home base for Spring Training season. Spring Training offers...
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Check out and see if your favorite pastime team is just a short drive from your Sarasota visit.Sarasota County might be the spring training home base to the Baltimore Orioles and Atlanta Braves, but eight teams call the Gulf Coast Florida region from Fort Myers to Tampa their home:Atlanta Braves...
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Beat the big beach crowds and find more hushed hideaways for sunset happy hour While Siesta Key and Lido Key public beaches boast some of the best settings for sunset hour, they also bring in the biggest crowds—especially during the popular Siesta Key Drum Circle event on Sunday evenings. For...
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Emma Weyant’s not only a championship swimmer for Team USA. She’s also a Sarasota native who loves the place where she grew up.As a true local, she’s got her favorite spots in the area, both her longtime haunts and newer finds. And luckily for us (and you), she’s willing to...
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Presented by Alpha Law Group, this global event unites cancer survivors worldwide.Nathan Benderson Park (NBP), in partnership with Linked in Pinks, will host its first annual "Unleash the Dragons" leadership camp and dragon boat racing event from January 22-25, 2025. Presented by Alpha Law Group, this international event will bring...
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Order the Official Visitor's Guide of Sarasota County® and discover things to do, places to see and where to eat, shop, play and stay throughout the Sarasota area.Please note: Visitor guides ship within two to four weeks. If you would like to receive one sooner, please contact our Visitor Center...
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If you are into the bars, pubs and little-known restaurants, you'll love these secret spots in Sarasota County.In Sarasota County, we cheers to our wonderfully weird, off-the-beaten-track bars, and pubs. We revel in its character: the hip-hop hookah bar, a craft beer bar disguised in a fade white house, or...
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Plan a meal downtown before or after catching a performance at one of the theaters nearby with these 10 pairingsWho doesn't love dinner AND a show? And luckily, Sarasota County isn't called Florida's Cultural Coast® for nothing.Enriched by its myriad of arts and culture offerings, that if you can't be...
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There’s a foodie in each of you, and Savor Sarasota is the perfect time to let yourself(-ie) shine! Every steak has its angle, and some desserts are served ready for the spotlight. As you taste your way through Sarasota County during Savor Sarasota, feel free to be social. No, we...