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If you are into the bars, pubs and little-known restaurants, you'll love these secret spots in Sarasota County. In Sarasota County, we cheers to our wonderfully weird, off-the-beaten-track bars, and pubs. We revel in its character: the hip-hop hookah bar, a craft beer bar disguised in a fade white house...
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Sarasota has many ways for families to explore and make memories without breaking the bank. Less money may mean less spending, but it doesn’t have to equal less fun. If you're on a tight budget but still want to explore Sarasota County with your family and little ones, don't fret...
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You missed the British Open, Wimbledon, and the Tour de France by just a hair ... or maybe a mile. But you can still enjoy your favorite active sports while on vacation in Sarasota County! Sarasota features myriad options for golf, tennis, and biking. So, grab your gear and let’s...
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From sun-soaked summer escapes to cozy winter getaways, Sarasota offers endless ways to keep kids learning, laughing and exploring year-round! Whether you're a parent planning the ultimate family getaway, a group of friends craving a spring trip to Florida or a teacher ready to unwind and recharge, Sarasota County delivers...
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South Sarasota County is rich with hidden treasures and an Old Florida feel, and here we share the top 45 things to do. You know all about the No. 1 beach in the country, Siesta Key Beach, and the art and culture found in downtown Sarasota, but what about the...
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SARASOTA, Fla. (Nov 4, 2022) – Visit Sarasota County (VSC) recently filled two key sales and marketing positions, promoting current team members in those roles. Shantel Norman has been named group sales manager and Jessica Bertolini is now the organization’s digital marketing manager. Shantel Norman - Group Sales Manager Norman...
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Looking for something special to plan a trip around? Consider the one-two combination of Sarasota County's Gulf Coast beaches and one of these great events this spring. Sometimes you need a reason to take a vacation in the spring. It's that not-quite-yet-summertime-but-beautiful-weather sensation. The winter holidays are long gone, and...
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The story of one lucky couple's dream wedding on Siesta Key could inspire love and romance among even the most dubious lovers. Relive the night Sarasota delivered the perfect scene for Keisha and Charlie Rowe to say "I do." Have you ever been swept off your feet? I have. And...
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Siesta Charms Your angelic white sand Feels like paradise in my hands You capture my gaze Without letting go In the morning I lay Under the shelter of your sapphire skies As your whispering waves Bring life to my soul In the evening you lead me Through a maze of...
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Howard Tsvi Kaplan Gulf Coast opera aficionados have long been delighted, not just by the soaring arias, but by the beautiful costumes that are part of each Sarasota Opera production. For 25 seasons, Howard Tsvi Kaplan and his staff have created those exquisite costumes for more than 100 operas. “I’ve...