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Florida's Cultural Coast® is going digital with these virtual versions of entertainment, education and more from some of Sarasota County's world-class arts organizations Florida Studio Theatre Florida Studio Theatre (FST) is hosting special online events to close The Suffragist Project: a two-year, city-wide artistic initiative recognizing the 100th anniversary of...
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A few, simple ways to enjoy Sarasota County beaches, attractions, amenities and more if you can't visit them directly It is important to focus on the positives and support the #MySarasota community in any way possible during this unprecedented time. Here are a few ways to do both! Treat Yourself...
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Experience a day of strolling, shopping and eating in historic districts throughout Southwest Florida. Find truly one-of-a-kind items in these locations, which combine merchandise with artisanal food and drink. On a day when strolling, shopping and eating in a historic area feels like the thing to do, there are a...
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For craft beer lovers, this guide will lead you to the best breweries and taprooms from Lakewood Ranch to Sarasota and Venice. If you're the kind of traveler that visiting the area's offering of craft breweries and beer gardens is on the top of the list, you'll be pleasantly pleased...
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Sarasota’s abundant beaches, coves, bays, and creeks, are the perfect place to hop on a stand up paddleboard (SUP). Meander silently and slowly, like an ocean-dwelling ninja, so the fish don’t dart, the birds don’t fly, and the sea mammals come say hi. Stand-up paddleboarding, or SUP for short, is...
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In this relaxing beach destination, Siesta Key stands out as a popular after dark hangout to cool off with cocktails, dancing and late night bites The picturesque cruise down Ocean Boulevard. Beaches like no other. Intoxicating sunsets. People watching. There's a lot to toast to out here, and an abundance...
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Sarasota County's mall shopping scene is endless. From major shopping destinations such as The Mall at University Town Center and Westfield Sarasota Square, to the boutique shops of Southgate Mal, enjoy an overview of the Sarasota County mall scene.One could spend days, weeks -- even months -- making the journey...
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Looking for some family fun in the sun? You’ve come to the right place. There are lots of family-friendly ways to explore and enjoy Sarasota County. Whether you’ve got toddlers, tweens or teens in your traveling party, Sarasota County offers all kinds of options for the young (and young at...
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From dining and shopping on St. Armands to exploration and discovery on Lido Key’s outdoors and beaches, you can choose your own Florida’s Gulf Coast adventures. Lido Key and St. Armand's Circle offer more one-of-a-kind Florida experiences than just beaches and daiquiris (but to be clear: it also definitely has...
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Thirsty for knowledge about the craft beer scene in Gulf Coast Florida? We've got your guide to Sarasota’s most hoppin’ breweries and local restaurants with a flair for pairing their bites with Florida pints. Sarasota and craft beer are a natural pairing: citrusy wheat ales, hefeweizens with tropical notes, and...