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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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Traveling with the whole family? Here are a few of our favorite places with a little bit for the parents, a little bit for the kids and a whole lot of happiness for everyone else. From circus exhibits and canopy walks to hand-feeding stingrays and flamingos, Sarasota offers endless opportunities...
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Sarasota-area waters offer an abundance of angling delights The captain spotted the school of tarpon swimming parallel to the beach, 100 yards from shore."Wait until I give the signal to cast," he told the angler. "You may only get one chance."The large, thick-bodied fish, often referred to as "the silver...
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Sarasota County offers family fun for story-loving tots and older siblings to parents and grandparents. Museums and Aquariums Mote SEA features three galleries, each home to dozens of aquatic animals, as well as interactive experiences and immersive learning opportunities. Dive into the ocean during Mote's Virtual Reality Experience, or encounter...
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Volunteering on vacation can be a rewarding and enriching experience, especially to returning visitors. Learn about several ways to be involved. There’s no better way to enjoy the beauty of the Florida sun than by volunteering in picturesque Sarasota. For many locals, volunteerism is as equally enjoyable as walking along...
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Stay in coveted locales, from Crescent Beach to Siesta Village, with Beachside Management Vacation Rentals. Looking for a vacation home rental just steps from the beach? Regularly named the No. 1 beach in the U.S., including in 2025 as part of Tripadvisor's Travelers' Choice Awards, your next getaway could be...
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If weather is hurting your planned Sarasota County vacation, escape the dangers of cabin fever with indoor family fun "What else can we do besides the beach?" Of course the main attraction here in Sarasota is the glorious beaches, and when they aren't an option, you may find yourself stuck...
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Whether you want to mingle with the locals and chit chat the day away or keep to yourself and take a break from banter after the family-filled holidays, there’s a great way to spend a day – or days - alone in Sarasota. Sometimes we travel alone, be it for...
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The beach has always provided free fun, but read up on these new ways to create a memorable experience on a budget. If your money tree is light on fruit, don't fret: "Beaching" it in Sarasota doesn't have to cost a bundle. In fact, our little slice of heaven is...
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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...