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Suncoast Charities for Children is a 501 (c)(3) that provides funding to six area non-profit agencies providing programs and services to over 8,000 children, teens, and adults with special needs. Funding support is made possible thanks to special events held throughout the year such as the Thunder By The Bay...
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Choose your adventure in this laid-back coastal community Ever wonder what it might have been like to vacation in Florida in decades past? Then you'll want to head to Englewood, a place that oozes Old Florida, small-town charm. You won't find lots of Med Rev mega-mansions and sprawling strip malls...
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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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If you're hoping to catch a glimpse of Florida’s beloved gentle giants, Sarasota County is one of the best places to do it.These slow-moving, plant-munching marine mammals (often called “sea cows”) thrive in the warm, shallow waters of Florida's Gulf Coast. Whether you're kayaking through mangroves or exploring our state...
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Human ingenuity meets marine life in an environmental blend of recreation, conservation and community benefits via Sarasota's artificial reefs program.Our crystal-clear waters and vibrant sea life remain our bread and butter. That's why Sarasota County implemented an artificial reef program that, for the last 15 years, has positively contributed to...
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There are endless things to do at this award-winning — not to mention stunning — Florida's Gulf Coast beach. Come see for yourself why Siesta Beach ranks among the best.It's no wonder Siesta Beach, with its quartz-crystal sand as white and soft as powdered sugar, has been called "the finest...
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In Florida, the best table is usually the one by the water, and these waterside views will have you feasting your eyes as you fill your stomachs.Maybe your ideal beach vacation includes parasailing and jet skis, or maybe you like to relax and unwind with a great book by the...
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Take a walking tour of Gillespie Park and the Rosemary District that highlights architecture and history of the area. This walking tour spans approximately 3 miles from start to finish through the historic neighborhood of Gillespie Park and the Rosemary District, located to the immediate north of downtown Sarasota. This...
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From sea to shore, the opportunities to explore the great outdoors are abundant in Sarasota County.Every season is the perfect season to get outside and enjoy the weather – thanks to Florida's year-round sunshine and temperate climate. The balmy breezes that waft in from the bayside, the estuaries that sparkle...
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Discover the best places to stay, play and dine with our brochures and guides! Click the links below to view them online or to download and print them at home:2025 Official Visitors GuideSarasota County MapSarasota Area BeachesArts & Attractions GuideSarasota County Coloring BookDiscover Natural SarasotaArts & Culture: A Guide to...