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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...
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It's that time of year when Sarasota gardens are reaching full bloom and the waters are warming up for summer swimming—and that means Mother's Day must be just around the corner. Treat Mom, Grandma or that special guardian figure in your life you wish to say, "I appreciate you for...
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Enjoy these relaxing locales—perfect to shut off and reset for a digital detox More time spent outside equals more self-care, more quality conversations, more insightful thinking, more wildlife spotting, more quality hangs and laughs with loved ones—without distracting games or the urge to scroll on social media. Whether flying solo...
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Here's how to enjoy some of the Sunshine State's best food right here in Sarasota. Florida is famous for lots of things—including some incredible food. Whether you want key lime pie, citrus fruits, a Cuban sandwich, stone crabs or another Sunshine State specialty, find it all right here in Sarasota...