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Discover where to eat, shop and play at Waterside Place in Lakewood Ranch. Waterside Place leads with the kind of the laid-back Florida lakeside vibes that make you want to stay awhile. Built around the beautiful Kingfisher Lake, this newly developed town center of Lakewood Ranch has blossomed as a...
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Come to connect with air plants of the world, native nature and regional history at Selby Gardens' two bayfront campuses Feel what it’s like to be fully immersed in Florida’s tropical flora and exotic varieties of blossoming botanicals. At Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, visitors of all kinds can wander a...
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Take a food break at some favorite local dining spots on the water with plenty of room to dock your vessel and chow down The greatest draw to enjoying a sunny vacation in beautiful Sarasota County is our endless coastline and proximity to the water. The best way to maximize...
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As the sun sets on the summer season, the curtains are rising on Sarasota County's performing arts season! And our vibrant community of theater, music and dance is ready to take center stage. From world-class productions and Broadway spectacles to moving dance numbers and electrifying musical concerts, here's just a...
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We've got your weekend plans covered. Refill the happy tank with a fun-fueled weekend in Sarasota County. Everyone needs a little weekend getaway now and again. Ditch the errands and chores and unwind with your toes in the water and face to the sun. Or maybe you need a little...
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Sarasota has enough Florida Gulf Coast nightlife to spice up (or cool down) your visit to our sunny beaches-and-beyond destination. When many of us think of Florida, we imagine daytime activities -- visions of ourselves on the beach, out on a boat, or perhaps indoors, perusing a museum or someplace...
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Beyond Sarasota County's beautiful beaches, shopping, dining and cultural amenities there is something else to make your visit special. Get a glimpse of Florida's "natural" side and its authentic beauty in our state parks. Sarasota County offers more than just its beaches, dining and shopping locations. In fact, the county...
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Check out restorative ways to relax and unwind while visiting Sarasota County. "Om" is the word representing an ancient sound or vibration that is often chanted as a mantra in yoga sessions. The rhythmic aural sensation is believed to touch a deeper chord within our souls reflecting a universal synchronicity...
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Fall is in the air. In most areas of the country, it is an obvious change of seasons as leaves begin to change colors and drop from trees, the air becomes crisper and cooler and sweaters come out of the closets. But in Sarasota County, fall arrives in much more...
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Visit Sarasota County is thrilled to announce that Nathaniel Sweetman has been named one of Destinations International’s 2024 30 Under 30 recipients. To learn more about each honoree, click here. Nathaniel joined Visit Sarasota County in June of 2021 as the Communications & Public Relations Coordinator. Through his various experiences...