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Continuously named one of the best beaches to visit year after year, there isn't a better place to go than the white sands of Siesta Beach for spring break. Spring break is the perfect time to escape the snowy cold and embrace the warm southern sun – and not much...
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From spas to yachts, and resort wear to hors d’ourves, Sarasota offers an abundance of upscale accommodations, shops and things to do If there ever is a time to indulge and truly embrace the luxury lifestyle, it’s on vacation and during a holiday. Put them together and there’s no excuse...
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Whether you're looking to paint, sculpt or sip some wine, Sarasota’s art studios offer the perfect 'happy hour' spot and opportunity for DIY projects and grown-up playtime. Sometimes, you just need to let loose, get messy and tap into your creative side—preferably with a paintbrush in one hand and a...
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A weekend itinerary on one of Sarasota's most varied barrier islands: Lido Key Connected to the mainland by the famous John Ringling Causeway Bridge, Lido Key encompasses shopping/dining mecca St. Armands Circle, white-sand beaches, enchanting mangrove tunnels, recreation parks, gorgeous real estate and one of the best views of downtown...
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Here’s how three families describe Sarasota and her islands as a perfect vacation fit for through the years—from children to parents to grandparents! Longboat Key has always been a timeless catalyst for memory making among vacationers from all over the country. If LBK were a time capsule, it would indeed...
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You’ve booked your flights and lined up a place to stay during your Sarasota summer vacation. But what should you pack to wear? Unless you’re planning to spend every moment in a swimsuit, read these expert tips on how to dress like a Floridian If you’ve scheduled a summer visit...
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Life truly imitates art when you stay overnight in Sarasota, Florida. If Sarasota’s art museums, galleries and performance spaces inspire you, why stop the experience when you leave for the day? Across the destination, a collection of thoughtfully designed hotels invites you to stay surrounded by creativity—where architecture, interiors and...
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Learn about the Florida wildlife that exists in the Sarasota area and the best places to see them in their natural habitats. Sarasota is a wildlife lover’s paradise. Dreaming of dolphins? Amazed by alligators? Enamored by raptors? The area’s beaches, lakes, rivers and forests are filled with iconic Florida wildlife...
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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...
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Discover some of the local delicacies and interesting dishes served in the destination. In my family, we call them taste sensations. Food that is different and unique and usually newly delicious. It could be as simple as tater tots dipped in a ketchup-mustard mix. The complexity is not what makes...