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Lawn bowling is a challenging yet enjoyable outdoor sport that continues to grow in popularity. Discover more about this engaging activity and learn how to participate at the Sarasota Lawn Bowling Club. Often mistaken for bocce ball, lawn bowling is a distinct sport with its own unique characteristics. Played on...
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Beyond Sarasota County's beautiful beaches, shopping, dining and cultural amenities there is something else to make your visit special. Get a glimpse of Florida's "natural" side and its authentic beauty in our state parks. Sarasota County offers more than just its beaches, dining and shopping locations. In fact, the county...
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Location On Florida's west coast between Tampa to the north and Ft. Myers to the south, Sarasota County is between Manatee County (north) and Charlotte County (south) and is located on the Gulf of Mexico. Communities Casey Key, Englewood, Lido Key, Longboat Key, Manasota Key, Nokomis, North Port, Osprey, Siesta...
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Don't miss a game in Sarasota County, there are a watch parties for several college teams at different locations in the destination. Sometimes, you want to go where everybody knows your … team. College football season is upon us again, and if you're searching for a spot to cheer on...
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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 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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In this relaxing beach destination, Siesta Key stands out as a popular after dark hangout to cool off with cocktails, dancing and late night bites The picturesque cruise down Ocean Boulevard. Beaches like no other. Intoxicating sunsets. People watching. There's a lot to toast to out here, and an abundance...
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Siesta Key is one of the most popular destinations on the Florida Gulf Coast for good reasons — one of which is that it is very photogenic. Here are 5 spots you'll want to visit for a photo on Siesta Key. Sarasota's Siesta Key is heralded as one of the...
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The Historic Downtown Village of Sarasota provides hands-on, kid-friendly creativity with the no-planning-or-cleaning relaxation that vacation demands Sarasota is a city of creativity. Between the museums, art schools, dance performances, chalk art festivals, sand castle contests, and circus shows, anyone visiting Sarasota County is easily inspired to create. When the...
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There are several retail districts and ways to spend a day browsing and buying in Sarasota. Grab your bag and a pair of comfortable shoes: It’s time to go shopping. Whether you’re looking for stylish swimwear or hip home decor, you’ll find plenty of stores in Sarasota County with must-have...