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Find Inspiration for Your Special Day Amidst the holidays, as people across the country prepare for the season with decorations and celebrations, including plenty of shopping trips for gifts, there is something different about the way we do it in Sarasota. Here, without snowflakes and sleigh rides, we have found...
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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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From spas to yachts, and resort wear to hors d’ourves, Sarasota offers an abundance of upscale accommodations, shops and things to doIf there ever is a time to indulge and truly embrace the luxury lifestyle, it’s on vacation and during a holiday. Put them together and there’s no excuse not...
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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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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 rivers...
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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 to Myakka...
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Here’s how three families describe Sarasota and her islands as a perfect vacation fit for through the years—from children to parents to grandparents!Longboat Key has always been a timeless catalyst for memory making among vacationers from all over the country. If LBK were a time capsule, it would indeed hold...
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Whether you're looking to paint, sculpt or sip some wine, Sarasota’s art studios offer the perfect 'happy hour' spot and opportunity for DIY projects and grown-up playtime.Sometimes, you just need to let loose, get messy and tap into your creative side—preferably with a paintbrush in one hand and a glass...
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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 services...
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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 let's...