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One of the biggest traveling challenges frustrating visitors can be parking. Read up on the free and low-cost parking options in Sarasota before you come to town. “Variety is the spice of life” is a colloquial phase we are all too familiar with and is often used when referring to...
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Learn something on vacation through taking a class or a workshop. If you're anything like this writer, you breathed a sigh of relief when you closed your algebra textbook for the last time—or perhaps it was "The Canterbury Tales" that did you in—and back then, you wouldn't dream of spending...
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2026 marks the 16th season for the Baltimore Orioles at Ed Smith Stadium aka "Birdland South" in Sarasota, Florida. Snowbirds aren’t the only ones flocking to Sarasota in February. The Baltimore Orioles kick off their 16th spring training season in Sarasota this February when they play the New York Yankees...
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Check out some of the best events for adults in Sarasota this fall, such as Beer, Boats and Bacon, Ringling International Arts Festival and Jdub’s Brewing Oktoberfest. Fall is in the air in Sarasota, and beyond the faint scent of salty sea breezes and pumpkin spice pancakes linger the distinct...
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From frozen sangrias to Cuban Sandwiches to “Jetty Dogs,” save room for a tasty treat from one of Sarasota County’s unique beach concession menus In my book, beach snacks are mandatory. Sarasota County has many beautiful beaches, including one that you may have heard regularly wins awards: Siesta Key Beach...
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Parks, eateries, arts and more. Englewood, Florida is one of Southwest Florida’s best kept secrets for those who want to escape the crowds. Good morning! It’s a beautiful day in Englewood, Florida. Wondering how to spend it? You’ve come to the right place! Here are our suggestions for what to...
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Discoveries is a three 75-minute program of shorter works, accessible and intriguing to newcomers to classical music. Sarasota Orchestra introduces a new series, Discoveries, for the upcoming 2017 – 2018 season. The series consists of three 75-minute programs of shorter works, accessible and intriguing to newcomers to classical music. Each...
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Learn about Newtown and explore the Newtown African American Heritage Trail. The African American community in Sarasota known as Newtown is a local gem containing the rich history of people, places and events that contributed greatly to the development of our beautiful city by the sea. In the early 1800s...
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Sarasota is home to many famous authors. Consider picking up a copy of their work for vacation reading! For more than a century Sarasota has been attracting well-known visitors, from John and Mable Ringling to many other world-famous personalities. Pristine beaches, cultural amenities and the tropical climate bring them here...
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Summer is a great time to enjoy floral-scented, lovely-tasting exotic fruits. When you hear the words ‘tropical fruits’ what do you immediately think of? I usually conjure up images of mangoes, papayas, pineapples, and coconuts. And for some strange reason, I also think of LifeSavers®. . . If you’re a...