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Nokomis Beach is Sarasota County's oldest public beach. The Nokomis Beach Plaza was designed and built in the 1950's by Jack West, of the renowned Sarasota School of Architecture, and renovated in 2008. Amenities include: beach, swimming, lifeguards, boardwalk, canoe/kayak launch, boat ramp and dock on bayside, historic Nokomis Beach...
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When it comes to combining the beauty of the bay with the thrill of good company and great drinks, Sarasota's booze cruises deliver.Sarasota's booze cruises offer a diverse range of experiences for every type of vacationer. Whether you're a history buff, a fine diner, a tiki bar hopper or simply...
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Award winning steakhouse and bourbon bar just minutes from the I-75 & University Pkwy. Featuring hand cut Angus beef along with Jack's Creek Wagyu, and nightly fresh seafood! Our spacious Bourbon Bar has the largest selection in the area and 7 days a week Happy Hour with live music and...
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When Los Angeles private eye J.J. "Jake" Gittes (Jack Nicholson) is hired by Evelyn Mulwray to investigate her husband's activities, he believes it's a routine infidelity case. Jake's investigation soon becomes anything but routine when he meets the real Mrs. Mulwray (Faye Dunaway) and realizes he was hired by an...
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Book a room block and bring the whole crew to Sarasota's happening downtown!Sarasota is a top destination for group travel, with its vibrant cultural scene, picturesque skyline, bayfront parks and warm hospitality. Whether you're planning a wedding, meeting, corporate retreat for team building or just a big ol' bash with...
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Enjoy for out-of-the-box romance ideas for visitors in Sarasota County. Spring comes early in Florida. Even in February a bright yellow sun in the clear blue sky warms orange groves glistening with fruit. Honeybees buzz about pollinating the orange blossoms. Birds flit from tree to tree, gathering twigs for their...
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The sunset is part of the reason you decided to visit Sarasota County. So check out our guide for the best ways to enjoy it.The sunset puts on a pretty good show most nights here in Sarasota County. And while you can always watch it for free from one of...
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For those looking for a bit of romance and fun this Valentine's Day, Sarasota's got experiences to make you melt, on and offshore Cupid’s sporting a pair of sunnies and sandals this Valentine’s Day in Sarasota—the ideal holiday destination for couples looking for a romantic weekend by the water. Up...
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We asked couples how they celebrate romance in Sarasota, inspiring some interesting date ideas for you and your loved one Celebrating love is not exclusive to couples. I know fathers and daughters who celebrate Valentine's Day, as well as mothers and sons, and even best friends. For couples, though, a...
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Check out the best New Year’s Eve events for 2020 from pineapple drops to firework shows At the end of each year, Sarasota County is among those buzzing with talk of fireworks and festive falling fruits; champagne toasts with sparkling bruts. From swanky soirees to casual beach bashes, block parties...