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How the Hospitality Industry Works Within Their Community

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Travis Ray of Dapper Bowtique and Asa Thomas of Art Ovation Hotel discuss their collaboration and what it means for the community Those who make Sarasota a wonderful place to live, visit and enjoy find ways of working together through collaborative initiatives and projects within their own community. Whether you’re...

See the Mesmerizing Mermaids of Venice

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FantaSea Venice invites you to stroll among hand-painted mermaids and sea horses throughout downtown. Looking for a selfie with a life-size mermaid? Then float on down to Venice. A whimsical, larger-than-life collection of colorful creatures of the deep, FantaSea Venice is bound to inspire visitors and locals alike to explore...

General Manager at Snook Haven, Venice

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Jenny Makowski Jenny Makowski, general manager of Snook Haven in Venice, loves going to work every day. “Whether you’re coming from the city or beach area, both of which have built up quite a bit in the last few years, all of the sudden you hit this dirt road,” Jenny...

Costume Designer for the Sarasota Opera

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Howard Tsvi Kaplan Gulf Coast opera aficionados have long been delighted, not just by the soaring arias, but by the beautiful costumes that are part of each Sarasota Opera production. For 25 seasons, Howard Tsvi Kaplan and his staff have created those exquisite costumes for more than 100 operas. “I’ve...

Get the Read on the Sarasota Literary Scene

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Love to read on vacation? Then check out our catalogue of bookstores, poetry readings and places for young readers. Word on the street is that Sarasota is the place to be for bookworms of all ages, spoken word poets, and other literary-minded folks. Whether your love of the written word...

A Guide to Neighborhoods in the Sarasota Destination

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Find the perfect spot and explore the destination with this Sarasota County Neighborhood GuideFinding the right neighborhood for you can be a daunting task. When you relocate to Sarasota County, you might ask yourself what is important. Is it school district? Proximity to beach? Walkability to shops and restaurants? Quiet...

Marvelous Markets: Where to Stroll & Shop this Holiday Season

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Get your steps in as you check off your list. From farmer’s markets brimming with unique goodies to avenues lined with sophisticated boutiques, here are some fun, open-air shopping experiences in and around Sarasota. Downtown SarasotaIf you’re looking to spend a whole day conquering your holiday gift list, this should...

Two Locals Who Moved to Sarasota

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We interviewed two Sarasota area transplants about why they moved and what they love about this destination along the Florida's Gulf CoastJennifer DavidsonHOMETOWN: Baltimore, Md.PROFESSION: PharmaceuticalsMOVING DATE: June 2020REASON: Jennifer’s husband, John Davidson, is contracted by the Baltimore Orioles, who host their spring training here in Sarasota County. John is...

Land Stewardship Manager for Conservation Foundation

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Lee Amos Conservation Foundation Land Stewardship Manager Lee Amos did not set out to work for a not-for-profit land conservancy. “There was definitely some luck involved,” he said. Amos, a native Floridian who was born and raised in Venice, went to college in east Tennessee where his grandmother has a...

10 Ways to Spend a Day on Siesta Key

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There's plenty of ways to fill your days near America's best beach after soaking up the sun on Siesta Key You likely already know about Siesta Key Beach—having been ranked #2 of the '25 Best Beaches in the World' by TripAdvisor in 2022 and 2023, as well as its year-after-year...