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Just east of Sarasota, the vibrant community of Lakewood Ranch unfolds across sunlit landscapes, leafy trails and vibrant town centers. Spanning more than 33,000 acres in the heart of Florida’s Suncoast, Lakewood Ranch blends thoughtful planning with natural beauty. From lively outdoor markets and lakeside dining to peaceful nature preserves...
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Sarasota County hosts the highest density of loggerhead sea turtle nests in the Gulf. Here's what you need to know about sharing our beaches with these cute critters. If you head to Sarasota County’s beaches this time of year, you might find you’re not the only one settling in on...
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If you're on a tight budget but still want to explore Sarasota with your family, you’re in for a great time. A memorable family getaway doesn’t have to come with a premium price tag. T here are endless ways to explore the Sarasota area and its six barrier islands without...
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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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Take a dip in the warmer side of the pond: Southwest Florida's Gulf Coast has a tropical climate and some of the best beaches in the world. Whether visiting for the first time or the tenth, there’s plenty to do in this American coastal destination. Enjoy five sun-soaked suggested activities...
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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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Ancient healing waters and sprawling "Old Florida" landscapes meet the vibrant energy of one of the nation’s fastest-growing cities. As the largest city in Sarasota County by landmass, North Port offers a sense of space and possibility on the Florida Gulf Coast. It is a place defined by its vast...
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Guide to the Top Wildlife Encounters and Wild Animal Experiences in Sarasota County Long to get up close and personal with some beautiful, wild creatures? Sarasota County's year-round subtropical climate means we've got a longer list than most destinations for sanctuaries, nature preserves and conservation foundations—land and sea. Whether you're...
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Sarasota County is a place for the muses. There's plenty of places to capture an iconic moment with a brush in a canvas in the area. To the modern-day Monet, Sarasota is a heavenly muse. "When you paint the landscape, you're painting more than just a memory: you're painting a...
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There are more than 300 known species of bird that are local or migratory to Southwest Florida. One of the best locations to view many of these species is in North Port, Englewood and Venice! Sarasota County is nationally recognized as one of the premier birding areas in the country...