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Want to feel good while exploring Sarasota County? Volunteer opportunities help both you and the community! Who says that doing a good deed should ever have to come at the cost of a good time? In Sarasota, there are plenty of opportunities to have fun while making a positive impact...
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Exploring the Adventurous Side of Sarasota: An Outdoor Sporting Paradise Welcome to Sarasota County, where pristine beaches meet lush nature preserves create a haven for outdoor enthusiasts and sports lovers alike. If you crave adventure, adrenaline and the thrill of exploring the great outdoors, you may need more than one...
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Heading to Sarasota County with your family? Read up on our guide and get some great ideas to make sure the whole family has a good trip! Flowers are blooming and birds are chirping; school teachers are breathing a sigh of relief ... Ah, yes, spring break is in the...
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Do you have friends, children or grandchildren visiting Sarasota and want to know what there is to do for young adults? Look no further than our summer guide. When the summertime heat hits the Sunshine State, most of us are familiar with the temptation to chill out with the A/C...
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From sea to shore, the opportunities to explore the great outdoors are abundant in Sarasota County. Every season is the perfect season to get outside and enjoy the weather – thanks to Florida's year-round sunshine and temperate climate. The balmy breezes that waft in from the bayside, the estuaries that...
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This two-mile walking tour highlights the fascinating architecture and history downtown Sarasota, beginning on the west side of North Tamiami Trail at the Municipal Auditorium, and extending to the east end of Main Street at Washington Boulevard. The Historical Walking Tour of Downtown Sarasota can be broken into two one-mile...
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Sarasota is a destination for gatherings that glisten with prestige and purpose. Events run the gamut from celebrating our world-renowned botanic gardens to experiencing a robust and full spectrum of the arts. Year-round guests flock in their season finery from all reaches of the world to join Sarasotans for a...
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As the sun sets on the summer season, the curtains are rising on Sarasota County's performing arts season! And our vibrant community of theater, music and dance is ready to take center stage. From world-class productions and Broadway spectacles to moving dance numbers and electrifying musical concerts, here's just a...
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Only in town for the afternoon? Time to kill before your dinner reservation? Uncover things to do in Sarasota when you only have a few hours to spare. Whether you’re here on vacation, for a sporting event or a business trip, or just passing through, you can find something to...
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From the beachside resorts to sidewalk cafes, dozens of hotels and restaurants in the Sarasota destination offer a first-class experience to travelers and their four-legged friends. We believe that the best vacations are the ones that you can take with your best friend—so pet lovers may be thrilled to learn...