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You can browse / download the PDF archive of past Tourism University presentations using the links below. Past Presentations & Materials: January 2020 – How to Reacquire Past Guests July 2019 – How to Manage Sales Leads from VSC January 2019 - Leveraging Google My Business Listings and More Part...
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Sarasota’s abundant beaches, coves, bays, and creeks, are the perfect place to hop on a stand up paddleboard (SUP). Meander silently and slowly, like an ocean-dwelling ninja, so the fish don’t dart, the birds don’t fly, and the sea mammals come say hi. Stand-up paddleboarding, or SUP for short, is...
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With over 6,200 hotel rooms, it's time to shine the spotlight on some of Sarasota County's top hotels. From beachfront, rooftop and secluded, we have a diverse collection waiting for you. Planning your next family vacation, business meeting, special event, or secluded staycation getaway? Get acquainted with these unique or...
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Find out what one organization is doing to draw attention to our growing local food community. For some time we’ve been hearing about the importance of “eating local,” but what does that really mean? We go to grocery stores to stock up on items, many of which are found on...
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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...
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Cruise through 18.5 miles of natural beauty, history and community connection on one of Florida’s most beloved rail-to-trail routes. Connecting Sarasota to Venice, the multi-use recreational Legacy Trail offers one of the best ways to experience the area's natural landscapes, small towns, wildlife and outdoor lifestyle—whether you’re cruising on an...
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Keep the little ones – or the big ones – engaged and entertained with a Sarasota Scavenger Hunt. How many can they find? #MySarasota. At the Beach (Remember: If the creature is alive, please observe and enjoy, but handle carefully and return to its home safely) Colorful lifeguard stands A...
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The sun and the sea aren’t the only things I’ve grown to appreciate about Sarasota as a relocated Midwesterner. As a relocated Midwesterner, I can appreciate Florida in a way the native-borns cannot. I refuse to become blasé – every dolphin, every Siesta sunset, every shark tooth is a miracle...
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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...
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Pinecraft has a lot to offer in great food and hand-made goods. A cultural hub of Amish and Mennonite activity, Pinecraft has now expanded with a full-service hotel in the Carlisle Inn Sarasota Hotel & Conference Center. Neatly tucked between Bahia Vista Street and north Tuttle Avenue the Pinecraft community...