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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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Consistently named in TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice™ top beaches year after year, come see why this island oasis has remained at the top of the list since 2015. Siesta Key Beach in Sarasota, Florida continues to rank highly on the “Top 25 Beaches” lists curated by worldwide travelers and renowned coastal...
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Gently rolling waves, sun-drenched sand and spectacular sunsets… this is paradise, and it's called Siesta Key. It's truly the land of flowers and they bloom in a rainbow of colors. Home to exotic sea creatures, two villages full of local flair and some of the world's top-rated beaches, Siesta Key...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Joel Kaiman, [email protected] Katie Neumann Weeks, [email protected] 407-977-5004 Nate Sweetman, [email protected] 941-955-0991 Ext. 116 SARASOTA, Fla. (March 16, 2022) – As spring gets into full swing, Sarasota County is gearing up for an exciting year of baseball, giving visitors a chance to enjoy much anticipated Spring Training...
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The beach has always provided free fun, but read up on these new ways to create a memorable experience on a budget. If your money tree is light on fruit, don't fret: "Beaching" it in Sarasota doesn't have to cost a bundle. In fact, our little slice of heaven is...
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Find out how to find those favorite backdrops from the show and stars' social media pages around Sarasota County Siesta Key is recognized not only for being the one of America’s Best Beaches due to its quartz-crystal sand and mesmerizing turquoise waters, but also as the setting of MTV’s hit...
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An ideal location in Florida for when the time is right As we move forward with plans to meet again, we know the experience will be different. New safety practices and procedures have already become a way of life. New trends point to smaller meetings becoming more popular, increased interest...
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From the beachside resorts to sidewalk cafes, dozens of hotels and restaurants in the Sarasota destination offer a first-class experience to travelers and their four-legged friends. We believe that the best vacations are the ones that you can take with your best friend—so pet lovers may be thrilled to learn...
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SARASOTA, Fla. – Visit Sarasota County (VSC) recently welcomed Olivia Turpening as the new Communications Project Coordinator. She is responsible for supporting communications efforts, media relations and storytelling to showcase Sarasota County as a unique place to visit. Turpening has extensive experience working in marketing, human resources and customer service...
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Visit Sarasota County (VSC) has announced changes to its Board of Directors for the 2024 fiscal year, which starts October 1. The new Chair of the Board of Directors is President of Sarasota Memorial Hospital’s Sarasota Campus Lorrie Liang. Liang has spent the past two years as VSC Board Vice...