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With year-round sunshine and mostly flat terrain, the Sarasota area is a bicycling and rollerblading dream for families. Whether you’re cruising with kids along shaded trails or exploring beachside paths together, there's more than one way to get on a set of wheels in the Sarasota area. Here’s how to...
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Whimsical circus memorabilia and lush botanical displays inspired by legendary masters make our museums a delightful time warp. See Sarasota's true colors shine within our museums. From contemporary-chic art installations to historic, circus-themed exhibitions and botanical-inspired masterworks, our revered arts scene—both historic and modern—is not afraid to show off its...
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As Sarasota’s first professional sports club, Paradise games are a chance to feel the energy of a growing fanbase cheering on a team on the rise. Soccer fans in Sarasota County have plenty to celebrate this year: Sarasota Paradise is officially stepping up to the professional ranks as a USL...
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Sarasota isn’t just about sun-soaked beaches—it’s also a hidden gem for stargazers. To experience Sarasota is to experience nature at its best. We play in sun-bathed warmth on miles of soft sand beaches and tree-lined rivers and bays by day. Then we gather in whispers to watch as the sun...
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Whether new movie releases, childhood favorites or cult classics, there are a number of outdoor movie venues to enjoy the nights of Sarasota. Old-school drive-in movies may be a thing of the past, but luckily, Sarasota hasn't given up the big screen outside a movie theater quite yet. There are...
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Learn about the Florida wildlife that exists in the Sarasota area and the best places to see them in their natural habitats. Sarasota is a wildlife lover’s paradise. Dreaming of dolphins? Amazed by alligators? Enamored by raptors? The area’s beaches, lakes, rivers and forests are filled with iconic Florida wildlife...
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Sarasota’s best hotel and resort restaurants go beyond the lobby, offering destination-worthy dining from the Gulf to downtown. Gone are the days when hotel bars were simply a place to grab a quick cocktail before heading out on the town for dinner. Across Sarasota and her islands, beach resorts and...
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Life truly imitates art when you stay overnight in Sarasota, Florida. If Sarasota’s art museums, galleries and performance spaces inspire you, why stop the experience when you leave for the day? Across the destination, a collection of thoughtfully designed hotels invites you to stay surrounded by creativity—where architecture, interiors and...
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A local’s guide to spending a full day discovering the coastal charm of Venice, Florida. If you think you know Sarasota, it’s time to cross the bridge and discover the timeless charm of Venice, which is celebrating its centennial in true Gulf Coast style. Lovingly known for its 1920s Venetian...
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Find the best dog-friendly hotels, restaurants, parks and beaches in Sarasota with your furry companion. Traveling with pets is easy to do in Sarasota. From pet-friendly resorts and paw parks to patio dining and farmers markets, Sarasota offers many ways to experience Florida's Gulf Coast without leaving your four-legged friend...