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Whether you have only a few hours or a few days, Myakka River State Park offers the perfect adventure. Myakka River State Park , with its dozens of miles of hiking trails, palm trees and slash pines, wetlands and canopies, seems so unlike Sarasota and a world away. But driving...
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Fire up your appetite for a quintessential Florida afternoon filled with smoky flavors and soulful sounds. From smoky barbecue joints and historic hangouts to lively festivals filled with guitars and fiddles, the region offers plenty of ways to soak up the soulful sounds of blues and bluegrass—with a plate of...
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There is plenty of family fun to be had in Sarasota County. Enjoy a list of 11 activities featuring wildlife, physical activities and natural entertainment. As any parent will tell you, on a vacation with children, it's clear who's running the show. Sure, you're the adult "making the decisions," but...
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Meet the Shark Brothers of North Port: Sean and Brooks Paxton At a young age, brothers Sean and Brooks Paxton became enamored, actually obsessed, with sharks after watching the 1975 blockbuster movie JAWS. The film depicts a coastal New England town terrorized by a great white shark that is hunted...
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Venice, Florida, abounds with biking opportunities from the novice to the pro, training wheels to speed bikes, and everything in between Biking through Venice opens up a world of opportunities. Gliding by, riders get the opportunity to see wildlife that may scurry from cars or chit chatters. Birds, lizards, snakes...
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Four area businesses thrive in Sarasota County’s entrepreneurial paradise. Not too long ago, many people solely thought of Sarasota County as a great place to retire. Nowadays, entrepreneurs have discovered that it’s also the perfect area in which to run a successful company. Four local business leaders share their reasons...
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Discover new favorites while revisiting old ones at these two world-class shopping/dining meccas. The University Town Center, also known by visitors and locals alike as the UTC, a district where friends and families find themselves at the center of it all. From big-brand retail stores and local boutiques to fitness/wellness...
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Spectacular views can be found up high on Sarasota’s growing rooftop scene. Looking for spectacular views, Gulf breezes, and crafted drinks and eats? Then come on down—or should we say, up—to Sarasota’s rooftop bars. The Sarasota area has welcomed a growing number of rooftop venues. Visitors are attracted to the...
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Manicured landscapes and miles of secluded shoreline meet a refined coastal lifestyle — discover a destination where luxury and nature exist in perfect harmony. On Sarasota County’s north end, Longboat Key , Lido Key and St. Armands Circle stand out as a balanced Gulf Coast destination where relaxed island living...
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Plan your next "gaycation" around Pride Month for some lively activism and good times. Sarasota is ready to welcome you to our little beach town that is full of PRIDE! As Sarasota’s LGBTQ+ organizations and community of diversified locals and travelers continue to grow, so do our events every Pride...