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Drink From Sarasota's Ever-Changing Skyline & Rooftop Bars

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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...

Take a (Bizarre) Bite out of Sarasota

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Discover some of the local delicacies and interesting dishes served in the destination. In my family, we call them taste sensations. Food that is different and unique and usually newly delicious. It could be as simple as tater tots dipped in a ketchup-mustard mix. The complexity is not what makes...

Making Waves in Sarasota County: North Port's Shark Brothers

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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...

Discover this: Venice area parks

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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...

Find Your Work-Life in Balance in Sarasota County

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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...

Kid's Play - Sarasota County for the family

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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...

Pride Month Events Not to Miss This June

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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...

Spring to the Sunny Florida Gulf Coast

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Spring is here and the best time to visit your favorite Gulf Coast community In Sarasota, FL, unlike many other parts of the country, spring is the peak of the year. The season brings migrating avian and sea critters into the area. The warming sea temperatures mean it’s warm enough...

Feed your wild side in Sarasota County

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Explore and encounter some local flora and fauna at these popular Sarasota County attractions Where can you pet a string ray, feed flamingos, see rescued tigers and raptors, and play among 100-year-old banyan trees? In Sarasota County, of course. The area is home to several attractions that showcase the area’s...

Family Activities for Kids and Adults

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Here are five places away from the beach in Sarasota County with a little bit for the parents, a little bit for the children, and a whole lot of happy for everyone. Marie Selby Botanical Gardens For Adults Acres upon acres of pristine botanical plants, ranging from massive banyan trees...