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Making the trip to Siesta Key for the Siesta Key Crystal Classic? We've got the perfect long weekend itinerary sculpted for you. A November visit to Siesta Key isn't complete without the chance to witness the sand art mastery of the annual Siesta Key Crystal Classic International Sand Sculpting Festival...
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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 like...
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Feasts and festivities abound to suit any dad’s style this Father’s Day. Here are some ideas for a weekend fit for fathers and the rest of the family, too.If you’re spending Father’s Day weekend with Dad or Grandpa in Southwest Florida, you’re in luck! There are loads of gatherings in...
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Say goodbye to the hustle and bustle of daily life when you head to Englewood and Manasota Key.These laid-back locales are home to mom-and-pop businesses and all kinds of ways to enjoy the great outdoors. Englewood was originally planned as a “grove town” for growing lemons, but back-to-back freezes canceled...
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Want to feel good while exploring Sarasota County? Volunteer opportunities help both you and the community! Who says that doing a good deed should ever have to come at the cost of a good time? In Sarasota, there are plenty of opportunities to have fun while making a positive impact...
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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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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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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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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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Learn about the local and unique Florida wildlife that exists in Sarasota County and have made this sub-tropical environment their home. Sarasota abounds with wildlife, both big and small, on the land, in the sea, and in the sky. Many are unique to the region and, while enjoying Sarasota, various...