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Local LGBTQ+ advocacy nonprofit Project Pride SRQ invites the community to the vibrant Rosemary District in downtown Sarasota for the Gulfcoast Pride Festival, which takes place on Saturday, October 25 from noon-5 p.m. This event is free and all ages are welcome. The festival will feature: a street fair comprising...
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Come and discover why the Ramada by Wyndham Hotel Venezia was voted "Best Hotel" Sun Gondolier Reader's Choice Awards. Discover the Shark Tooth Capital of the World and exceptional amenities at the Hotel Venezia. Located minutes from white sandy beaches on the gulf coast of Florida, find easy access to...
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Discover the festive and outdoorsy delights that make spending the holidays in Venice a truly enchanting experience. Nestled along Florida's Gulf Coast, Venice locals welcome the winter season with open arms, offering a unique blend of holiday charm and natural wonders. Down in Venice, December is a time when the...
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If you want top-of-the-line, more-bang-for-your-buck, you may as well go with No. 1. It's that time of year again—time for family vacations, reunions and weddings. And there's no better place to host a family getaway than the beach. It has something for everyone: natural playgrounds of water and sand, miles...
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Sarasota County is home to a lot of ecosystems and habitats. Learn about the different parks that feature some family-friendly fun no matter what season! Sarasota might be a bustling small city with some paradisiacal beaches, but there's also a quieter side not far from the city lights. In fact...
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Learn about all the different shells you can find on the beaches in Sarasota County. “Patience, patience, patience, is what the sea teaches. Patience and faith. One should lie empty, open choiceless as a beach – waiting for a gift from the sea.” - Anne Morrow Lindbergh, “Gift from the...
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No matter your fitness style or level, Sarasota-area beaches offer an array of opportunities to keep you moving while on Florida's Gulf Coast. Just because you're here on vacation or for business doesn't mean you have to sacrifice your fitness routine. If you're looking to stay active while enjoying the...
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When you touch down at Sarasota-Bradenton's award-winning international airport, you are just a short drive from the breathtaking views of Longboat, Lido, and Siesta Key! Here are the U.S. cities and carriers to get you here in a flash. Now Boarding: SRQ's Newest Nonstop Routes! As of summer 2024, Sarasota...
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For a bit of escape from real life, visit a tiki bar to be magically whisked away amongst its chill vibes, cool drinks, soothing tunes and breezy atmosphere. In Sarasota, a tiki bar is always nearby. Few things scream Florida vacation more than a tiki bar. The palapa overhead, the...
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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 Venice beach, as the cloudless royal blue sky meets the far-off horizon. The emerald-green Gulf of Mexico gently...