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Summer Guide: Sarasota County for young and young at heart

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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 on...

Romantic Getaways in Sarasota: The Perfect Escape for Every Type of Couple

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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 you...

Experience the Spirit of Sarasota at These Trip-Defining Locales

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Once a quaint fishing village, then a booming circus town, and now the visual and performing arts hub of Florida's Cultural Coast: Sarasota's unique history and Florida charm make visiting the area a one-of-a-kind experience—especially for those who know what to look for. Award-winning beaches, world class theatre and dining...

Plein Air Painting in Sarasota County

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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...

Time-Traveler's Guide: A Brief History of Sarasota County

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Take a trip through time with Visit Sarasota County as your guide: Explore the area’s pre-recorded history and learn about sites of interest, meet the men and women who transformed a rugged fishing village into a world-class leisure destination, and immerse yourself in the fascinating history of Sarasota, Florida. Prehistoric...

Take a "Learning Vacation" in Sarasota County

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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...