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Unlock new favorite beaches and win fun prizes by exploring Sarasota County's barrier islands using our Beach Pass! Depending on how much time you have here, hitting Sarasota County's 35+ miles of coastline can be as leisurely or swiftly as you make it. Fortunately, the Sarasota Beach Pass guides you...
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Sarasota County is centrally-located on Florida’s Gulf Coast and has sunshine and blue skies year-round, making anytime of the year favorable to say “I do.” Let your personalities shine through with a wedding venue as unique as the two of you. Choose a barefoot wedding on the white-sands of Siesta...
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Numerous no. 1 beach rankings and a new reality TV show on MTV — read more on Siesta Key’s fine white sand, turquoise green waters and fabulous sip-and-savor locales. There truly is no place like Siesta Key. The sugary white sand, the colorful bungalows, the charming village shops — it...
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A look at how it all started. How it all began ... Sarasota first became a "modern" town in the 1880s, after it was promoted in Scotland by the Florida Mortgage and Investment Co. in 1885. It was a breath of fresh air, promising an abundance of fertile land, plentiful...
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Heading to Sarasota County with your family? Read up on our guide and get some great ideas to make sure the whole family has a good trip! Flowers are blooming and birds are chirping; school teachers are breathing a sigh of relief ... Ah, yes, spring break is in the...
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Discover your Sarasota self-care routine. Whether you're planning a wellness itinerary for a much-needed Sarasota vacation or simply slipping away for a quick dose of midday rejuvenation, there is a broad range of whole-body holistic health options to explore on Florida's Gulf Coast. Taking care of business, taking care of...
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Sarasota's year-round sunshine and snow-free roads, balmy coastal breezes, and flat terrain are a bicyclist's dream come true. Whether you're a competitive cyclist or looking to take a leisurely ride with the sun on your face and the breeze at your back — Sarasota has you covered (in both the...
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Sarasota can be romantic in so many different ways, from beach-focused to pampering to nature-loving and more. Are you and your partner looking for the perfect itinerary for a romantic getaway – just the two of you and a handful of new places, lovely scenery, and intimate experiences? We've got...
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Grab a meal to-go and share it alfresco at one of these picturesque picnic spots. Sure, going out to lunch or dinner at atmospheric restaurants is great, and many here even have beautiful outdoor dining setups. But sometimes, it's just really nice to get further away from downtown areas and...
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Guide to the Top Wildlife Encounters and Wild Animal Experiences in Sarasota County Long to get up close and personal with some beautiful, wild creatures? Sarasota County's year-round subtropical climate means we've got a longer list than most destinations for sanctuaries, nature preserves and conservation foundations—land and sea. Whether you're...