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The new Englewood Beach Waterfest celebrates the community's coastal connections Englewood has long drawn folks interested in fishing, boating, and water recreation opportunities. A new festival, Englewood Beach Waterfest, will celebrate the community's liquid assets with activities ranging from educational exhibits to powerboat racing. "We have the best of both...
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Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport offers several nonstop flights to and from its wonderful, sunny destination. Learn a little bit more about one of the best beach retreats in America. Welcome to Florida's Gulf Coast From the moment you land on the tarmac, you'll know you've come to one of the world's...
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Cool-weather months in Sarasota bring out some of the best in local and regional produce offerings, shark tooth hunting and sunsets galore Brace yourself: Winter is coming. When the breezes are brisk and water temps in the Gulf of Mexico take a dip, it's clear that Florida's frigid season, when...
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Locals and visitors can find some of the best deals and discounts in Sarasota County by utilizing "Fun in the 941" SARASOTA, Fla. (July 13, 2022) – Travelers can get away and save money this summer on trips to Sarasota County by taking advantage of the destination’s Fun In The...
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Nestled along the Gulf Coast of Florida, southwest of Orlando, south of Tampa and north of Naples, Sarasota County boasts 40 miles of coastline and eight barrier islands. There are numerous beaches and state parks, two Audubon societies, the Legacy Trail, a world-renowned rowing facility, historic archeological sites and numerous...
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Whenever your next getaway trip will be, consider Sarasota County. Take these four trip ideas and start planning today! Is your ideal vacation an all-inclusive resort? How about a family-friendly summer getaway complete with sand, sun and fun? Or what about an off-the-beaten path experience complete with dive bars and...
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Sarasota County hosts the highest density of loggerhead sea turtle nests in the Gulf. Here's what you need to know about sharing our beaches with these cute critters. If you head to Sarasota County’s beaches this time of year, you might find you’re not the only one settling in on...
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These one & two-bedroom Siesta Key beachfront condos are the type of vacation rentals you will return to again and again. Siesta Key Beach is rated #1 on Dr. Beach's 2011 list of the world's best beaches. Our Siesta Key beachfront rentals feature large open balconies overlooking Siesta Key's Public...
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Buckle in for the most fun retirement ever in sunny Sarasota County The Sarasota area continues to top the U.S News and World Report Best Places to Retire category. With accolades championing our local amenities, like our beaches, arts and area nonprofits, it’s no wonder Sarasota County is an ideal...
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Take part in a watersport and enjoy one of the activities that makes this Florida outdoor destination unique. A jet skiing adventure on the bay, a kayaking tour through the swamplands or a fishing excursion on the Intracoastal Waterway—these are all part of the Florida outdoor experience which, in Sarasota...