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When you need to be alone in Sarasota nature, here are parks and beaches where you are least likely to run into strangers and most likely to have some breathing room.A walk in the park can clear your head, get your heart pumping, and help connect you to your natural...
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Sarasota County offers many natural resources for us and our 4-legged friends to enjoy! Sarasota County is definitely dog-friendly. How do we know? Because there are over 80 parks that are either ‘dog friendly’ or ‘Paw Parks,’ and that’s a lot of options when it comes to taking your furry...
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Clyde Butcher, a world-famous photographer, is one of Sarasota County’s most well-known residents. He’s a large man in a cowboy hat, with a full Santa Claus beard and eyes that twinkle behind wire-frame glasses. Looking constrained as he sits at a small desk in his Venice office cubicle it’s obvious...
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If you’re looking for gently used and/or repurposed items, check out these nifty spots in the Sarasota area. Browsing for second-hand items is a slice of Americana that we should all experience at least once in our lifetimes. Yard sales are great, but flea markets, swap meets and salvage shops...
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Discover More Sarasota County Trip Ideas Picture a vintage Florida postcard. Think mid-20th century. Fill your mind with images of 1960’s motels, swimming pools, and of course, bathing beauties. The Sunshine State, America’s playground, became a destination for tourists and new residents who flocked to Florida in the 20th century...
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There is some great BBQ places in town you won’t want to miss! Summer is almost here and the official barbecue season is kicking into full swing.Sarasota has some serious barbecue pit masters who artfully cook up a wide range of styles including North Carolina, Georgia, Kansas City, St. Louis...
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For health-conscious diners eating out can often be a challenge, but not in Sarasota.Sarasota has a wide selection of restaurants that cater to vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free diners. Even if you aren’t a vegetarian, but want to enjoy fresh healthy cuisine created by chefs who specialize in the artful fare...