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Take part in a watersport and enjoy one of the activities that makes this Florida outdoor destination unique. A jet skiing adventure on the bay, a kayaking tour through the swamplands or a fishing excursion on the Intracoastal Waterway—these are all part of the Florida outdoor experience which, in Sarasota...
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Location On Florida's west coast between Tampa to the north and Ft. Myers to the south, Sarasota County is between Manatee County (north) and Charlotte County (south) and is located on the Gulf of Mexico. Communities Casey Key, Englewood, Lido Key, Longboat Key, Manasota Key, Nokomis, North Port, Osprey, Siesta...
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Located in Venice, Fla., Fox Lea Farm is one of the few privately owned equestrian facilities in the state. While many of the events held at the facility are owned and managed by Fox Lea Farm, Inc., it is also available for rental to outside organizations. Hunter jumper, quarter horse...
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Citrus, berries, tomatoes, oh my! Winter time is the best time to enjoy delicious produce in Florida. Lucious, mouthwatering, red strawberries. Juicy, sweet citrus. Vibrant red and tasty tomatoes. Hungry yet? Produce becomes the star of the show in Florida in the winter—and you’re in luck because there are plenty...
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Learn more about how a sweet little Sarasota treat is made and where it can be enjoyed. People might not be the only thing vacationing in Sarasota County. Thanks in part to our subtropical climate, which produces a beautiful range of colorful and attractive flowers, other little visitors seem to...
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Two-Step over to The White Buffalo Saloon for line-dancing fun True confession – I cannot dance and I strongly dislike country music. So one would assume that Sarasota's most popular line dancing establishment, The White Buffalo Saloon and I would be destined to clash. But it was my friend's 30th...
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Sarasota County is a beautiful place, ripe with things to enjoy such as arts and culture, fine restaurants and romantic beaches. With a mix of residents from all over the country and the world, Sarasota County is a open and diverse atmosphere. It is an excellent place for the LGBT...
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SarasotaMOD is a four-day festival celebrating Sarasota County's iconic modernist architecture. The festival includes guided tours, social gatherings and presentations by architects, authors, critics and designers. Designers, architects and simple admirers have long-tried to create structures and buildings that compliment Sarasota County's natural wonder. And arguably, some of the most...
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In addition to a state-of-the-art, multi-sport complex and stadium, IMG Academy offers 16 multi-purpose fields, 4 baseball fields, 12 indoor and outdoor batting cages, an IAAF-regulation 8-lane, 400m track with long and triple jump runways and a dedicated throw area, an 18-hole golf course with driving range and putting greens...
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The Gulf Beach Resort Motel has been on Lido Key since the 1950s, making it the oldest hotel on the island. Learn more about the resort in our video! Gulf Beach Resort Motel is the oldest hotel on Lido Key. Now, the motel offers vacation rental condos individually owned and...