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VISIT SARASOTA COUNTY (VSC) is the official tourism marketing entity and primary provider of visitor information for Sarasota County where tourism is the top industry. Mission, Vision, and Accreditation Mission: We make Sarasota County a better place by promoting our community on the world stage. Vision: Creating a vibrant Sarasota...
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Sarasota County offers family fun for story-loving tots and older siblings to parents and grandparents. Museums and Aquariums Mote SEA is home to more than 100 marine species and features touch pools, working labs, and interactive exhibits. The Tibbals Learning Center at The Ringling Circus Museum has the world's largest...
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With its blend of coastal flavors and global cuisines, the Sarasota region is becoming a must-visit destination for both avid foodies and casual diners. Sarasota County's dining is a vibrant medley of cultural heritage, diversity and a deep appreciation for fresh, local ingredients. While bigger Florida cities might get the...
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Learn About, See and Be the Circus in Sarasota County Thanks to the legacy of circus magnate John Ringling, Sarasota is known as the “Circus Capital of the World,” with many offerings designed to honor the past, present and future of the circus. Learn About the Circus and History of...
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Thanks to the legacy of circus magnate John Ringling, Sarasota is known as the “Circus Capital of the World,” with many offerings designed to honor the past, present and future of the circus. Learn About the Circus and History of The Ringling The Ringling campus was created to preserve the...
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Six barrier islands hug Sarasota County’s 40 miles of coastline. Lynn Hobeck Bates, APR | Communications Manager 941-955-0991 Ext. 103 Sarasota County Beaches Six barrier islands hug Sarasota County's 40 miles of coastline. The barrier islands, many called "keys," each have their own personality. The beaches along the coasts of...
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Spas The Ritz-Carlton Members Spa Club gives its members and Ritz-Carlton hotel guests special treatment. The spa features treatment rooms, saunas, steam rooms and whirlpools, in addition to lounges, products with all organic ingredients, and special relaxation therapies. Tranquil treatment rooms and custom treatments will leave guests feeling transformed after...
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Interested in traveling more environmentally? Explore the natural wonders of Sarasota County like a true adventurer Mindful travelers are more privy than ever to the importance of responsible travel—looking to offset their carbon footprint while still fulfilling their wanderlust to new destinations. If you love traveling to natural areas, conserving...
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Lynn Hobeck Bates, APR | Communications Manager 941-955-0991 Ext. 103 Nathan Benderson Park, a world-class aquatics and rowing facility, features a premier 2,000-meter regatta course, the only International Rowing Federation-approved course in North America. The facility will host the 2017 World Rowing Championships, the first United States destination to host...
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Birding & Wildlife Viewing Celery Fields in Sarasota offers more than 300 acres of wetlands, 100 of them restored, and upland habitat tours and opportunities to spot more than 200 bird species and 30 to 40 species of butterflies. Jim Neville Marine Preserve, an 118-acre preserve, made of mangrove islands...