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From the beachside resorts to sidewalk cafes, dozens of hotels and restaurants in the Sarasota destination offer a first-class experience to travelers and their four-legged friends.We believe that the best vacations are the ones that you can take with your best friend—so pet lovers may be thrilled to learn that...
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Traveling with a pet? Get prepared with our guide on this critter-friendly destination offering plenty of options for accommodations. When it's time for a vacation, plenty of people like to plan trips the entire family can enjoy—and for lots of us, family includes our furry four-legged friends. If you wouldn't...
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Authentic adventure, valuable education and environmental stewardship are the pillars of ((ecko)) travel, a new nonprofit ecotourism project by the Science and Environment Council of Southwest Florida.Any trip can make for a handful of stories and photographs. But what distinguishes an extraordinary adventure from a merely pleasant outing? What elevates...
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Sarasota County is more than pet-tolerant; it's pet-welcoming, with plenty of places to explore with your beloved buddy.Sarasota, with its balmy weather and beautiful beaches, is a paradise for more than just humans. It's also a paradise for our four-legged friends. In this pet-friendly city, there's no need to leave...
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Sarasota County offers family-fun for story-loving tots and older siblings to parents and grandparents. Museums and AquariumsThe Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium is home to more than 100 marine species and features touch pools, working labs, and interactive exhibits. www.mote.orgThe Tibbals Learning Center at The Ringling Circus Museum has the...
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We began planning our Sarasota wedding from New York City. We did our research and we considered everything from luxurious, all-inclusive spots to warm, sand-in-your-toes beach weddings. But we imagined a one-of-a-kind place that we could dress up with meaningful touches--bowls of oranges in honor of our citrus hometowns, books...
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If you're looking to feel even more fuego this steamy summer, check out these spicy dishes, drinks, and dances around Saraosta.Whether you're looking for a spicy dish or cocktail, or just want an experience that feels spicier than your daily grind, you can find it under the Sarasota summer sun!Agave...
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A delicate white gown and flowing veil against a sherbet-hued sunset backdrop—talk about a bride’s daydream. In Sarasota, this fantasy comes to fruition regularly as glamorous weddings find their way to this stretch of the south.A delicate white gown and flowing veil against a sherbet-hued sunset backdrop… talk about a...
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Sarasota County is a perfect location to plan your dream wedding. With enchanting venues and intimate settings, the sky's the limit for your romantic moment. Imagine an enchanted evening of southern tropical charm under the banyan trees at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens. Maybe it's the romantic and classic setting of...
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Everything you need to know about tying the knot in Sarasota CountyVenues and LodgingSiesta Beach catapulted into international stardom in 2011 and again in 2015 when awarded TripAdvisors’ Travelers’ Choice Award for Best Beach in North America. Couples will not regret sinking their toes into Siesta’s satin-sewn sand. Hyatt Siesta...