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When the temps cool down on Florida's Gulf Coast, our state and county parks provide an ideal outdoor gateway to explore our natural wonders and landscapes. Sarasota County offers a blend of natural beauty, cultural richness and outdoor adventures that would make anyone a happy camper. For adventurers seeking either...
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Get out on the water or stay on dry land and learn about the animals, plant life and ecology. Many of us have fond memories of school field trips when we got to leave the stuffy classroom and learn hands-on, often outdoors. You can re-create those days during your next...
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Florida's Cultural Coast® is more than a destination—it’s a lifestyle. Sarasota's hospitable nature, paired with its outdoor nature, blend together to create one big canvas of coastal charm and quiet luxury. With world-class resorts adjacent to pristine beaches, fine dining and even finer shopping, high-class performances and exclusive events, Sarasota...
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Only in town for the afternoon? Time to kill before your dinner reservation? Uncover things to do in Sarasota when you only have a few hours to spare. Whether you’re here on vacation, for a sporting event or a business trip, or just passing through, you can find something to...
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Enjoy these relaxing locales—perfect to shut off and reset for a digital detox More time spent outside equals more self-care, more quality conversations, more insightful thinking, more wildlife spotting, more quality hangs and laughs with loved ones—without distracting games or the urge to scroll on social media. Whether flying solo...
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Twelve beachfront hotels and resorts to stay just steps from the #1 Beach in the U.S. Dreaming of visiting the #1 beach in the U.S. (and #4 in the world!)? So named in the 2025 Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice Awards, Siesta Key gets a lot of hype — and once you're...
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Sarasota remains a leading tastemaker in Florida's Midcentury Modern, Mediterranean Revival, and contemporary architecture scene. Getting acquainted with local architecture is a great way to explore the history of Sarasota and to get a taste of the 'Florida lifestyle' of a bygone era—before the days of residential air conditioning. With...
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Here are five family-friendly beaches worth a visit when exploring Sarasota's keys. No family trip to Sarasota County and her barrier islands is complete without spending some time on the sand. Whether you have toddlers or 'tweens in tow, there are local beaches that are great for kiddos of all...
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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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Special deals, restaurant weeks, new art exhibits, an improv festival and a circus spectacular highlight the destination’s summer activities. Summer is a great season to visit Sarasota with a variety of deals, offers and special activities available throughout the season. June kicks off with the destination’s restaurant weeks, known as...