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When you’re on vacation, you don’t have to carve out time to devote to a shopping spree. From a restaurant to botanical gardens, gift stores are filled with special items and souvenirs you can take home for yourself or a loved one. Some of Sarasota’s best shopping opportunities may be...
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You’ve booked your flights and lined up a place to stay during your Sarasota summer vacation. But what should you pack to wear? Unless you’re planning to spend every moment in a swimsuit, read these expert tips on how to dress like a FloridianIf you’ve scheduled a summer visit to...
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Florida agriculture has developed its niche by bringing early season blueberries to market. Learn about where you can purchase and pick blueberries in the area. Florida is known for fresh, delicious citrus, fat tomatoes, and juicy red strawberries, but blueberries have now entered the “Florida Fresh” arena. While blueberries have...
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As you wander around Sarasota County, you’ll see green spaces designed to offer beauty and health benefits. You may have noticed throughout Sarasota County that there are more ‘living green walls’ a.k.a. vertical gardens popping up in both business and residential settings. These gardens are built within walls or vertical...
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Remember to respect the Florida wildlife and native sea life and keep a safe distance when viewing them in their natural habitats.AlligatorsAlligator season peaks in May. Alligators live in most of Florida's ponds, streams, lakes and rivers. The height of alligator mating season is in May, when mature male gators...
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Stock up on healthy, seasonal produce, and shop like a local! What better place to explore the local food scene than one of our many farmers markets and farm stands? Growers know that folks are craving their fresh crops, so they’re swiftly harvesting seasonal veggies and fruits that will make...
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Enjoy a unique Sarasota holiday experience with a local twist on the time-honored classic: Christmas lights. There is just something spellbindingly beautiful about holiday lights. The joy they bring as they light up the night, the creativity of each design, the kind message they send to those whose eyes fall...
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Hands-on or off, anyone can sail in SarasotaSarasota is a sailor's delight. Dolphins leap along side starboard and port, and manatees lumber in our tepid waters; exotic birds nest on mangrove islands and scamper along sandy beaches. Our picturesque gulf, bays and inlets are perfect for dropping anchor, and reveal...
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While visiting Sarasota County farmers markets this month, pick up some delicious, in-season beets to make this healthy salad at home OR check out one of many local restaurants with beets on the menu. As kids, we may not have been fond of beets when they showed up on our...