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No matter when you’re looking for a visit, Sarasota has something special waiting for you. “When’s the best time to visit?” It’s a common question by guests coming to see me and Sarasota. And it’s a question that’s both easy and hard to answer because, the truth is, anytime is...
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Several local joints are serving up a unique spin on the sweet treat, while others have taken the classic to a whole new level.One of life’s greatest indulgences is dessert for breakfast, and few menu items are more fulfilling – or more simple – than the donut. From cake donuts...
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Want to feel good while exploring Sarasota County? Volunteer opportunities help both you and the community! Who says that doing a good deed should ever have to come at the cost of a good time? In Sarasota, there are plenty of opportunities to have fun while making a positive impact...
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Fall is in the air. In most areas of the country, it is an obvious change of seasons as leaves begin to change colors and drop from trees, the air becomes crisper and cooler and sweaters come out of the closets. But in Sarasota County, fall arrives in much more...
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One of the biggest traveling challenges frustrating visitors can be parking. Read up on the free and low-cost parking options in Sarasota before you come to town. “Variety is the spice of life” is a colloquial phase we are all too familiar with and is often used when referring to...
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Mark your calendars now. Every month there is a reason to get out and celebrate in Sarasota County. From international festivals of contemporary music, dance and theatre to shark's teeth, chalk and film festivals, and we cannot forget food and wine festivals, there is plenty of opportunity to discover something...
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Want to learn how to weave with recycled materials? How about trying your hand at a fun painting technique called ‘acrylic pour’? Or learn how to use chalk paint? Or take classes to play the ukulele?Maybe you’re looking for hand-crafted soap, felt flowers, essential oils, vintage clothes, a beautifully rendered...
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Learn how to make an Authentic Florida dish for the holidays. Looking for something to add to your holiday “comfort” menu? Florida Gulf Shrimp and Pasta may be the perfect go-to dish for your busy holiday season. It’s simple to make, full of flavor and incorporates local seafood: Florida Gulf...
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When you need to be alone in Sarasota nature, here are parks and beaches where you are least likely to run into strangers and most likely to have some breathing room A walk in the park can clear your head, get your heart pumping, and help connect you to your...
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Get a head start on your New Year in the Sarasota sunshine with activities so fun, you won’t realize they’re (shh) exercise. For many of us – nay, most of us – the start of the year marks our declarations of healthy living, turning over a new leaf, and losing...