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The City of Venice has an interesting history—and there are lots of ways to learn about the native people and early settlers of this area. Visitors to Venice today might be charmed by its leafy green spaces, Mediterranean Revival architecture, and historic downtown filled with independently owned boutiques and restaurants...
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A visit to unassuming Nokomis proves it's the ideal place to venture in search of fresh fish and outdoor adventures without the crowds of the adjacent cities "No shirt, no shoes, Nokomis!" According to my buddy Sean, who grew up in this small town located between Sarasota and Venice, this...
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Explore the unknown quiet nature of the city of Sarasota on Phillippi Creek It’s a vacation conundrum. You came to Sarasota County looking for water, for nature, for a little adventure. The plethora of establishments advertising paddleboarding catches your eye, but the idea of attempting it for the first time...
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Bertha Honore Palmer is credited for having inspired the world’s first brownie. Bertha Honore Palmer was a force to be reckoned with in both Chicago and Sarasota. Her life in Chicago during the Gilded Age was that of privilege. She and her husband Potter lived a high society lifestyle, one...
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Fox Lea Farm is a nationally recognized horse show facility located in Venice, Florida, that attracts competitors from all over the world. The Sarasota Polo Grounds located in Lakewood Ranch is another horse facility that offers exhilarating polo matches. Did we mention both are near some of the best beaches...
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Pockets of shopping and dining districts pepper Sarasota County, and visitors rarely have time to explore them all in one day. So, say you only have nine hours to devote to Sarasota district hopping. What would you do? Here is a sample guide. Spend three hours in Southside Village, Gulf...
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Enjoy the latest news and updates from our Visit Sarasota County Brand Team Hashtags Help Unite VSC is encouraging all local businesses to take a unified approach to adding hashtags to social media sharing during COVID-19. Using popular hashtags on platforms like Instagram and Twitter can help you reach audiences...
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Learn something on vacation through taking a class or a workshop. If you're anything like this writer, you breathed a sigh of relief when you closed your algebra textbook for the last time—or perhaps it was "The Canterbury Tales" that did you in—and back then, you wouldn't dream of spending...
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Everyday ways to ensure our area remains healthy, enjoyable and viable. There are several national celebrations coming up that draw attention to our environment. June 5 is World Environment Day, and June 8 is World Oceans Day — opportunities to highlight natural resources, learn how to to preserve those resources...
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Venice Avenue is a prime spot for browsing and buying Whether you're looking for something specific or have a little extra cash burning a hole in your pocket, downtown Venice is a great place to do some shopping. All kinds of boutiques line Venice Avenue, offering everything from stylish apparel...