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Ready to make the move to Sarasota County? Consider this a sign to Work Where You Want to Live®. Instead of "escaping the winter" or "needing a spring break getaway," why not just reside where you want to vacation? With some of the healthiest and happiest of communities, residents will...
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Looking for something unique to stuff those stockings? Check out Sarasota’s one-of-a-kind markets for vintage clothing, jewelry and home décor. No sooner has the table been cleared of Thanksgiving dinner and the leftovers shuffled into tupperware containers when Black Friday deals beckon and the holiday shopping season goes full throttle...
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Here’s how three families describe Sarasota and her islands as a perfect vacation fit for through the years—from children to parents to grandparents! Longboat Key has always been a timeless catalyst for memory making among vacationers from all over the country. If LBK were a time capsule, it would indeed...
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It's all happening on Florida's Gulf Coast this spring. Don't miss a beat! From blues and jazz festivals, film screenings and tennis competitions, to food and wine tastings, an annual PRIDE festival and a day dedicated to shark teeth—spring is where it's at on Florida's Cultural Coast®! Whether here for...
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Get outside and explore the green landscape and crystal water in Sarasota County's largest city North Port is the classic outdoor oasis of Sarasota County. Tucked beneath thick oak and pine canopy, the city is rich with archaeological history, beautiful natural springs and more than 80 miles of freshwater canals...
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Get out on the water or stay on dry land and learn about the animals, plant life and ecology. Many of us have fond memories of school field trips when we got to leave the stuffy classroom and learn hands-on, often outdoors. You can re-create those days during your next...
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Curious where athletes retreat to on their off-time from training and competing? These Sarasota hotspots are a good bet for local medley swimmer, Emma Weyant. When Emma Weyant's not clocking laps in the pool or fine-tuning her stroke technique, the Sarasota native balances moments of relaxation in some of Sarasota's...
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Traveling Sarasota on a budget isn’t a compromise. There are still endless opportunities to experience the beauty and charm here without emptying your wallet. Sun-soaked beaches. Cultural delights. Natural wonders. All of these pleasures and more await for the budget-conscious traveler who finds themself in Sarasota. While much of Florida’s...
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Stand-out eats at Sarasota County's public beach pavilions and concession stands Imagine enjoying a tasty snack or thirst-quenching drink while taking in the picture-perfect views on one of Sarasota's beaches. Does life get any better?! The great news is that you don't have to leave your beach time to grab...
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Spectacular views can be found up high on Sarasota’s growing rooftop scene. Looking for spectacular views, Gulf breezes, and crafted drinks and eats? Then come on down—or should we say, up—to Sarasota’s rooftop bars. The Sarasota area has welcomed a growing number of rooftop venues. Visitors are attracted to the...