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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!Venice is a beautiful seaside town on the Florida Gulf Coast. Experience natural Florida habitats such as scrubby and pine flatwoods, mangrove islands, and estuarine rivers...
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Ready to make the move to Sarasota County? Consider this a sign to Work Where You Want to Live®.Instead of "escaping the winter" or "needing a spring break getaway," why not just reside where you want to vacation? With some of the healthiest and happiest of communities, residents will be...
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Book a room block and bring the whole crew to Sarasota's happening downtown!Sarasota is a top destination for group travel, with its vibrant cultural scene, picturesque skyline, bayfront parks and warm hospitality. Whether you're planning a wedding, meeting, corporate retreat for team building or just a big ol' bash with...
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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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Can't justify a plane ticket to the Med? Eat, drink and enjoy to your heart's delight in Sarasota without that extra airfare.You don't need to travel halfway around the world to enjoy the sunny, sophisticated feel of the Mediterranean and its delicious, fresh food (and viño!). Right here in Sarasota...
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Traveling Sarasota on a budget isn’t a compromise. There are still endless opportunities to experience the beauty and charm here without emptying your wallet. Sun-soaked beaches. Cultural delights. Natural wonders. All of these pleasures and more await for the budget-conscious traveler who finds themself in Sarasota. While much of Florida’s...
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Get your baseball caps ready for the 30th edition U-18 Baseball World Cup, with Sarasota and Manatee Counties as the hosts this September Spring may be for training, but fall is when it's really time to play ball. Come September 9, 2022 to September 18, 2022, the World Baseball Softball...
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Discover where to eat, shop and play at Waterside Place in Lakewood Ranch.Waterside Place leads with the kind of the laid-back Florida lakeside vibes that make you want to stay awhile. Built around the beautiful Kingfisher Lake, this newly developed town center of Lakewood Ranch has blossomed as a vibrant...
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There's a lot to be excited about in Sarasota as we welcome the new year. From a revamped aquarium to an expanded cycling trail to many other things, your 2025 Sarasota calendar will be packed!The New Mote Science Education AquariumSarasota's beloved Mote Marine Laboratory is moving from its current location...
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Stretching with an instructor in a studio is nice, one of the best things about yoga is the portability of the practice: Got a flat surface? An able body? An open mind? Time to Nama-stay outdoors for an impromptu session.Sarasota County’s subtropical climate beckons yogis to bring their practice outdoors...