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It's a new year, a new chance to explore outdoor yoga opportunities around Sarasota What's better than practicing your yogi squats and downward dogs in the warm sun with a cooling Gulf breeze overlooking blue waters? Being outdoors gives you access to a whole other world of sensations during your...
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There's so much to do in Sarasota County that it can be difficult to narrow it down, much less cram it all into a weekend. You can't, of course, but if you're only here for a few days, here's a helpful itinerary designed to give you a taste of the...
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Surf fishing is a fun way to catch fish, and Sarasota County’s miles of pristine shoreline offer plenty of opportunities to do just that. Henry David Thoreau once wrote: “ Many go fishing all their lives without knowing that it is not the fish they are after .” A fitting...
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Grab a meal to-go and share it alfresco at one of these picturesque picnic spots. Sure, going out to lunch or dinner at atmospheric restaurants is great, and many here even have beautiful outdoor dining setups. But sometimes, it's just really nice to get further away from downtown areas and...
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If you visit Sarasota County (or live here) and want to catch a fish, consider hiring a fishing pro! Sarasota County offers many outdoor activities involving our beautiful bodies of water, and one of my favorites is saltwater fishing. With so many options as to where to catch a fish...
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From haunted trails to dog-wear contests, jump on some Halloween costume ideas that will make you the star of the show at Sarasota's top Halloween events. Halloween in Sarasota is not just about candy and jack-o'-lantern – it's a celebration of creativity and community spirit. With many spooktacular, family-fun events...
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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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Showing your mother how much you love her is easy thanks to these special activities and offerings going on all weekend around Sarasota County. Motherhood looks a little different in every family, but most of us can agree: whether she's the woman who brought you into this world, your Grandma...
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Coastal charm meets cultural richness in Sarasota County. Whether you’re strolling the powdery quartz sands and village of Siesta Key Beach, consistently awarded Best Beach in America by TripAdvisor, or soaking in the tropical beauty of Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, recently named one of the World’s Greatest Places by TIME...
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It's all happening on Florida's Gulf Coast this spring. Don't miss a beat! From blues and jazz festivals, film screenings and tennis competitions, to food and wine tastings, an annual PRIDE festival and a day dedicated to shark teeth—spring is where it's at on Florida's Cultural Coast®! Whether here for...