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Take a spin in our time machine, and plan an excursion filled with nostalgic charm from breakfast 'til bedtime Ever have the urge to plot an escape to a different decade? Maybe there's a tropical shirt in your closet that's screaming for a kitschy, oh-so-Florida tourist backdrop from the 1950s...
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From retail therapy to wildlife viewing, spend a perfectly relaxing weekend on Lido Key. Retail therapy, wildlife viewing, gourmet dining and Gulf-side relaxation come together on Lido Key and St. Armands Circle. Powdery sand invites beachgoers to dig for shells, while diverse flavors tempt every palate. Explore mangroves, shop local...
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From dining and shopping on St. Armands to exploration and discovery on Lido Key’s outdoors and beaches, you can choose your own Florida’s Gulf Coast adventures. Lido Key and St. Armand's Circle offer more one-of-a-kind Florida experiences than just beaches and daiquiris (but to be clear: it also definitely has...
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Experience the coastal-metro soul, beauty and energy of Downtown Sarasota in this guide of all things to do and see. There's so much to do in Downtown Sarasota, you'll probably find yourself thinking of multiple reasons to spend time here. With its vibrant mix of dining, hotels, shopping, outdoor recreation...
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Do you have friends, children or grandchildren visiting Sarasota and want to know what there is to do for young adults? Look no further than our summer guide. When the summertime heat hits the Sunshine State, most of us are familiar with the temptation to chill out with the A/C...
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Sarasota can be romantic in so many different ways, from beach-focused to pampering to nature-loving and more. Are you and your partner looking for the perfect itinerary for a romantic getaway – just the two of you and a handful of new places, lovely scenery, and intimate experiences? We've got...
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Learn about Palmer's extraordinary agricultural innovations, her commitment to horticultural science and livestock-raising methods, and her savvy business acumen as foundational to the development of the Sarasota we know today When the millionaire matron of Chicago high society, Bertha Palmer, arrived in Sarasota in 1910, she encountered a mosquito-infested, boggy...
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Sarasota County is a growing destination for professional, amateur and recreational sports. Enjoy year-round, sunny skies, world-class facilities and a wide array of amenities. Famous for our sandy-white beaches, spectacular weather and a community rich in art and culture, that's not all Sarasota has to offer. If you're a traveling...
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Sarasota County is a place for the muses. There's plenty of places to capture an iconic moment with a brush in a canvas in the area. To the modern-day Monet, Sarasota is a heavenly muse. "When you paint the landscape, you're painting more than just a memory: you're painting a...
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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...