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Decadent Dessert Spots in Sarasota County

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Oct. 14 is National Dessert Day. Celebrate with a sweet treat from one of these Sarasota area dessert spots. Got a sweet tooth? Whether you’re craving a light, cold treat on a warm day or an over-the-top, decadent dessert in an intimate setting, and whether you’re in Venice or Siesta...

Top Sarasota Events in October

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9 Sarasota Events in October You Won’t Want to Miss Here in Florida, October embodies kind of a sweet spot: the bustle of the holiday season has yet to begin, and the weather gets a little cooler. Sarasota County’s Gulf breezes are perfectly mild in October, and fun events, many...

A Luxury Elopement

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MADE IN PARADISE Luxury elopements are one of the newest trends in weddings, even if those elopements are in your own hometown. Asa Thomas, director of sales and marketing at Art Ovation Hotel, and Dominic Harris, a Sarasota Police Department detective, created their own luxury elopement here in Sarasota, with...

Why Sarasota? Your Guide to Relocating to Florida’s Cultural Coast®

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Ready to make the move to Sarasota County? Consider this a sign to Work Where You Want to Live®. Instead of "escaping the winter" or "needing a spring break getaway," why not just reside where you want to vacation? With some of the healthiest and happiest of communities, residents will...

Boat Rentals in Sarasota and Its Barrier Islands

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Get out on the water on your own terms and find a suitable watercraft for your group at one of these Sarasota boat rentals. Sarasota has been, and always will be, a paradise for those who love being out on the water. With weather that averages 73 ° and sunny...

Visit Sarasota Welcomes New Communications Project Coordinator

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SARASOTA, Fla. – Visit Sarasota County (VSC) recently welcomed Olivia Turpening as the new Communications Project Coordinator. She is responsible for supporting communications efforts, media relations and storytelling to showcase Sarasota County as a unique place to visit. Turpening has extensive experience working in marketing, human resources and customer service...

Visit Sarasota County Set to Celebrate National Travel and Tourism Week with Interactive Event

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SARASOTA, Fla. – National Travel and Tourism Week is an annual celebration that seeks to highlight the U.S. travel community and the role travel plays across America. On May 8, 2023 from 4:30 to 6:30 pm, ticketholders have an opportunity to attend an exciting evening event that will observe the...

Nine Great Day Hikes to Get Your Walk On

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Get your daily steps in—starting at these scenic trailheads around Sarasota County! Lace up your sneaks and fill up your water bottle for some fresh air and cardio with these nine great day hikes. Each park or preserve showcases the bounty of Florida flora and fauna Sarasota County has to...

Discover a World Behind the Blue Curtain During a Historic Season at Sarasota Opera

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For its 67th season, Sarasota Opera brings back its Fall opera production and celebrates 100 years of the historic Sarasota Opera House. Serenading its way into its 67 th season of bringing world-class opera to the Gulf Coast—also known fondly as Florida's Cultural Coast®—Sarasota Opera continues to bring passionate opera...

A Seafarer's Guide to Snorkeling in Sarasota

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Dive into aquatic adventures below the blue by snorkeling or free diving sites off Sarasota's vibrant coastline Overflowing with water sports and water activities, Sarasota is a coastal dreamscape for those who'd rather be in water than on land. And for those who'd prefer to spend time under the water...