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Find Inspiration for Your Special Day Amidst the holidays, as people across the country prepare for the season with decorations and celebrations, including plenty of shopping trips for gifts, there is something different about the way we do it in Sarasota. Here, without snowflakes and sleigh rides, we have found...
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Guide to the Top Wildlife Encounters and Wild Animal Experiences in Sarasota County Long to get up close and personal with some beautiful, wild creatures? Sarasota County's year-round subtropical climate means we've got a longer list than most destinations for sanctuaries, nature preserves and conservation foundations—land and sea. Whether you're...
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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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There are more than 300 known species of bird that are local or migratory to Southwest Florida. One of the best locations to view many of these species is in North Port, Englewood and Venice! Sarasota County is nationally recognized as one of the premier birding areas in the country...
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There are endless things to do at this award-winning — not to mention stunning — Florida's Gulf Coast beach. Come see for yourself why Siesta Beach ranks among the best. It's no wonder Siesta Beach, with its quartz-crystal sand as white and soft as powdered sugar, has been called "the...
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Get outside and explore the green landscape and crystal water in Sarasota County's largest city North Port is the classic outdoor oasis of Sarasota County. Tucked beneath thick oak and pine canopy, the city is rich with archaeological history, beautiful natural springs and more than 80 miles of freshwater canals...
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Get your daily dose of Sarasota County #inspo from these social media profiles run by the folks who best know how to share our destination's natural beauty @sunshine.by.design Instagram In Their Words: “We are lucky to live in such a beautiful paradise where sunsets are a party, palm trees are...
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Check out the Blueways Paddling Guide by Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources. Sarasota County on Florida's Gulf Coast is a unique landscape of waterways, wildlife and natural habitats weaving between and through bustling cities and towns. Even neighborhood creeks and streams are part of a network of trails...
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Get out on the water or stay on dry land and learn about the animals, plant life and ecology. Many of us have fond memories of school field trips when we got to leave the stuffy classroom and learn hands-on, often outdoors. You can re-create those days during your next...
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From retail therapy to wildlife viewing, spend a perfectly relaxing weekend on Lido Key. Retail therapy, wildlife viewing, gourmet dining and Gulf-side relaxation come together on Lido Key and St. Armands Circle. Powdery sand invites beachgoers to dig for shells, while diverse flavors tempt every palate. Explore mangroves, shop local...