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Make your purchases count during Florida's Freedom Week Sales Tax Holiday Plan your trip to Sarasota County around the seven-day holiday known as Freedom Week, which encourages shoppers to make purchases on qualifying outdoor and recreation items (such as kayaks, camping gear, fishing/boating activity supplies and other sports equipment. Also...
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Cool down with some summer activities and attractions in Sarasota County this summer. As the heat index rises and summer approaches, most of us are looking for ways to cool down. With a wide range of choices in Sarasota County, a cooler summer awaits your next visit. One of the...
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For those looking for a bit of romance and fun this Valentine's Day, Sarasota's got experiences to make you melt, on and offshore Cupid’s sporting a pair of sunnies and sandals this Valentine’s Day in Sarasota—the ideal holiday destination for couples looking for a romantic weekend by the water. Up...
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Birding & Wildlife Viewing Celery Fields in Sarasota offers more than 300 acres of wetlands, 100 of them restored, and upland habitat tours and opportunities to spot more than 200 bird species and 30 to 40 species of butterflies. Jim Neville Marine Preserve, an 118-acre preserve, made of mangrove islands...
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Look no further in Florida for awesome Tarpon fishing! These majestic game fish can be found right along our shoreline. There are many species of game fish that anglers pursue along our coast, but one causes fisherman to go a little crazy during peak months of May, June and July...
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In Englewood and Manasota Key, it's only natural to be outside and enjoying the scenic outdoors and recreational spaces. If you want to slow the pace and find charming outdoor sanctuaries, try a trip to south Sarasota. The quaint community of Englewood and the beaches of Manasota Key will likely...
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There are unique animals everywhere in Sarasota County. How many sightings can you cross off your list? Do you dream of seeing a dolphin? Are you amazed by alligators? Florida is home to a lot of animal species that have become somewhat iconic to our state. And Sarasota County has...
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Need-to-know tidbits about the friendly Florida manatee.“Come on, Tommy! Let’s follow it!” My husband and his best friend from Chicago are kayaking down Phillippi Creek when a dark shadow appears feet from their vessels. About the size of a sofa, it’s definitely larger than their Hobies. Hesitantly, Tommy follows along...
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Join Big Waters Land Trust for a fun and friendly end-of-summer trivia showdown at Bay Preserve! We’re bringing back our annual summer trivia with a twist — this time it’s a one-night-only, winner-takes-all event! The evening runs from 5:00 to 8:00 pm, with trivia kicking off at 6:00 pm. Expect...
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Located in the heart of Longboat Key, we are set only feet from the beaches of the Gulf of Mexico where you can see dolphins, manatees, and various wildlife. The Diplomat Beach Resort is centrally located within minutes of such attractions as Mote Marine, Ringling Museum of Art, St. Armands...