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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...
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From retail therapy to wildlife viewing, spend a perfectly relaxing weekend on Lido Key. Retail therapy, wildlife viewing, gourmet dining and Gulf-side relaxation come together on Lido Key and St. Armands Circle. Powdery sand invites beachgoers to dig for shells, while diverse flavors tempt every palate. Explore mangroves, shop local...
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Try these six different ideas for enjoying Summer responsibly and saving money with limited-time deals during Sarasota Big Pass Whether your idea of living responsibly is more than six feet away from strangers or so far off-grid another stranger isn’t even in sight, here are some sensible ways to get...
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Explore the hidden world of Venice by taking an adventure down the road waterway less traveled, Alligator Creek My morning was rushed. It was earlier than I’m usually moving on a Sunday morning. And in the twenty minutes before my mother in law arrived to babysit, I needed to make...
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Paddling in North Port reveals 80 miles of freshwater canals – a relatively unknown world known as the ‘Blueways’ This way to Blueways! We were headed out, two to a stand-up-paddleboard (SUP), ready to venture down the Myakkahatchee Creek. The kids were home sick from school and the remedy was...
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Malls, skate parks, beaches and more. Sarasota County has much to offer the young adult or teenage kid. Sarasota may be a haven for retired snowbirds, but there’s still plenty of fun for teens. From beaches to skate parks to malls, take your teen to any of the places below...
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An ideal location in Florida for when the time is right As we move forward with plans to meet again, we know the experience will be different. New safety practices and procedures have already become a way of life. New trends point to smaller meetings becoming more popular, increased interest...
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It's a blissful day on Siesta Key. I am at the intersection of "beach" and "ocean" avenues, and debating which path I want to take to one of the best beaches in the U.S. (and the world!). For now, I make up my mind and go right – down the...
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A visit to unassuming Nokomis proves it's the ideal place to venture in search of fresh fish and outdoor adventures without the crowds of the adjacent cities "No shirt, no shoes, Nokomis!" According to my buddy Sean, who grew up in this small town located between Sarasota and Venice, this...
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These photo op spots will capture the essence of Sarasota, arouse the most jealousy from friends back home, and help you relive your trip year after year. Sometimes the memory of a trip isn’t enough. Sometimes, those documentations of having been there need to be shared, hung, or framed. Maybe...