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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...
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South Sarasota County may surprise you with its palette of performing arts. When it comes to the arts in Sarasota County, there's a lot more to explore beyond the bustling cultural scene of Downtown Sarasota. While this vibrant hub often remains in the limelight of Florida's Cultural Coast®, further south...
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There's nothing sleepy about this must-visit spot that deserves its frequent praise Sarasota County's Siesta Beach has received all kinds of accolades over the years, from glowing press to a host of honors and awards from various organizations. It gained major national attention when it was named the best beach...
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Parks, eateries, arts and more. Englewood, Florida is one of Southwest Florida’s best kept secrets for those who want to escape the crowds. Good morning! It’s a beautiful day in Englewood, Florida. Wondering how to spend it? You’ve come to the right place! Here are our suggestions for what to...
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From Little League to Major League, Sarasota hits a home run with baseball players and fans with its ample baseball fields, venues, and events In this topsy-turvy latitude that is Sarasota, the season for frolicking outdoors is just beginning rather than ending. While much of the country is preparing to...