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Weaving together the elements of story, celebrity and craft, the 2025 Sarasota Film Festival this April promises to be a celebrated event from setting to screen. Each spring Sarasota filmmakers, locals and visiting cinephiles mingle to watch hundreds of spectacularly curated films spanning an impressive array of film categories. The...
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Nestled in the heart of Sarasota, Green Zebra on Main is open daily from 8:00 am - 9:30 pm for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Whether you're a devoted carnivore, passionate vegan, gluten-sensitive, pescatarian, or simply a curious foodie, our menu has been masterfully crafted to offer something special for everyone...
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Learn about Palmer's extraordinary agricultural innovations, her commitment to horticultural science and livestock-raising methods, and her savvy business acumen as foundational to the development of the Sarasota we know today When the millionaire matron of Chicago high society, Bertha Palmer, arrived in Sarasota in 1910, she encountered a mosquito-infested, boggy...
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This two-mile walking tour highlights the fascinating architecture and history downtown Sarasota, beginning on the west side of North Tamiami Trail at the Municipal Auditorium, and extending to the east end of Main Street at Washington Boulevard. The Historical Walking Tour of Downtown Sarasota can be broken into two one-mile...
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Whether you are looking for an investment, finding the perfect beachfront second home, full-time relocation, or making a local move, there is much to choose from in Sarasota County. Our shorelines along the barrier islands (Lido, Longboat, Siesta) and downtown Sarasota are saturated with condo options that have been built...
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There’s a lot going on in Sarasota County in November. Here are our top picks. From spectacular sand sculptures to dazzling aerial performances, here are our top picks for November. “The Sound of the Sea” with Florida Author Cynthia Barnett Nov. 6, 4 pm Ever wonder about the seashells you...
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Twelve beachfront hotels and resorts to stay just steps from the #1 Beach in the U.S. Dreaming of visiting the #1 beach in the U.S. (and #4 in the world!)? So named in the 2025 Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice Awards, Siesta Key gets a lot of hype — and once you're...
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A historic high school campus is reborn as a world-class museum of contemporary art near the heart of downtown Sarasota Sarasota County adds another feather to its cap of impressive of visual arts attractions at the end of 2019: The Sarasota Art Museum of Ringling College of Art + Design...
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Enjoy this quick-hitting guide to some of the many fun statistics and accolades Sarasota County earns worldwide There are so many reasons to relocate to Sarasota County beyond just its beautiful beaches, friendly people and strong economic opportunities. We’ve collected some of the most fun and interesting facts, as well...
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Try cooking this dinner recipe from 1592 Wood Fired Kitchen & Cocktails to add a little taste of Sarasota to your home 1592 Wood Fired Kitchen & Cocktails offers modern Mediterranean cuisine that relies on fresh market produce. By creating intuitive and eclectic combinations, Chef Alexandre Gosselin respects and puts...