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Learn about Newtown and explore the Newtown African American Heritage Trail. The African American community in Sarasota known as Newtown is a local gem containing the rich history of people, places and events that contributed greatly to the development of our beautiful city by the sea. In the early 1800s...
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Learn about Newtown and explore the Newtown African American Heritage Trail. The African American community in Sarasota known as Newtown is a local gem containing the rich history of people, places and events that contributed greatly to the development of our beautiful city by the sea. In the early 1800s...
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From retail therapy to wildlife viewing, spend a perfectly relaxing weekend on Lido Key. Retail therapy, wildlife viewing, gourmet dining and Gulf-side relaxation come together on Lido Key and St. Armands Circle. Powdery sand invites beachgoers to dig for shells, while diverse flavors tempt every palate. Explore mangroves, shop local...
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Shop and dine at the chic locations hidden in this quaint district along Hillview Street just south of downtown Sarasota A mere mile south of downtown Sarasota, lies a sprawling neighborhood known as Southside teeming with families in both new and historic homes. This family friendly community has influenced the...
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No matter what your distraction from the shoreline, the Sarasota area has a multitude of activities beyond the beach. There's far more to Sarasota than white sandy beaches. Stroll through an art museum where the Venetian-style architecture is as much an art form as the masterpieces within. Gaze upon exotic...
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Say goodbye to 2024 in style with five fun-filled Florida festivities to bring in the New Year! Cheers to another year in the books! Send it off right on New Years Eve with some of the most beloved annual celebrations on Florida's Cultural Coast. So put on a sparkly getup...
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Paddling in North Port reveals 80 miles of freshwater canals – a relatively unknown world known as the ‘Blueways’ This way to Blueways! We were headed out, two to a stand-up-paddleboard (SUP), ready to venture down the Myakkahatchee Creek. The kids were home sick from school and the remedy was...
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Here you will find the latest information on severe weather, beach conditions and other travel alerts that may impact your visit to Sarasota County. Red Tide Red tides have been documented along Florida's gulf coast since the 1840s. The Florida red tide organism, Karenia brevis, produces a toxin that may...
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Visit Sarasota County's National Travel and Tourism Week Awards Breakfast had a turnout unlike any other SARASOTA, Fla. (May 10, 2022) – For the last 39 years, National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW) has showcased the impact of travel and the successes it brings to destinations. This year, NTTW’s week-long...
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9 Sarasota Events in October You Won’t Want to Miss Here in Florida, October embodies kind of a sweet spot: the bustle of the holiday season has yet to begin, and the weather gets a little cooler. Sarasota County’s Gulf breezes are perfectly mild in October, and fun events, many...