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Choose your adventure in this laid-back coastal community Ever wonder what it might have been like to vacation in Florida in decades past? Then you'll want to head to Englewood, a place that oozes Old Florida, small-town charm. You won't find lots of Med Rev mega-mansions and sprawling strip malls...
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With beaches, bungalows and down-home appeal, you'll definitely want to stop in Englewood, FL for an under-the-radar gem. At the south end of the county, the Gulf Coast community of Englewood captures Florida's treasured past, charm and beauty. Its stunning, uncrowded beaches are pure and wide, with excellent facilities and...
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Enjoy for out-of-the-box romance ideas for visitors in Sarasota County. Spring comes early in Florida. Even in February a bright yellow sun in the clear blue sky warms orange groves glistening with fruit. Honeybees buzz about pollinating the orange blossoms. Birds flit from tree to tree, gathering twigs for their...
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After surviving a rowdy freshman year in college, I knew it was time I come home, dip my toes in the sandy shores of the Gulf Beaches and take a diminutive break from this thing we call reality. I did the side duties of calling my former employers, got an...
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Eight ways to celebrate the season and enjoy this Florida city Fall brings cooler temperatures to Florida, which makes it the perfect time to get out and explore the city of Venice. This historic enclave on the Gulf of Mexico offers all kinds of activities and attractions well suited for...
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Longboat Key provides no shortage of things to do and places to explore, and we have just a few suggestions to get you started. Longboat Key sits at the northernmost part of Sarasota County, and like all the Florida Keys, it has a unique flavor all its own. It is...
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Take a dip in Sarasota County’s pools and enjoy the nearby surroundings of beaches and parks. Sarasota County is a popular vacation destination for travelers seeking to layout on a beach. But sometimes, when you want to do some serious swimming, the waves, currents, and saltwater of the gulf provide...
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From dining and shopping on St. Armands to exploration and discovery on Lido Key’s outdoors and beaches, you can choose your own Florida’s Gulf Coast adventures. Lido Key and St. Armand's Circle offer more one-of-a-kind Florida experiences than just beaches and daiquiris (but to be clear: it also definitely has...
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Looking for something special to plan a trip around? Consider the one-two combination of Sarasota County's Gulf Coast beaches and one of these great events this spring. Sometimes you need a reason to take a vacation in the spring. It's that not-quite-yet-summertime-but-beautiful-weather sensation. The winter holidays are long gone, and...
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As the hot and humid summer draws to a close, it ushers in a breezier season filled with outdoor events, festivals and family outings. Grab a calendar and plan out your autumn months with Visit Sarasota. School is back in session and the scent of pumpkin spice is sneaking its...