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With world-renowned beaches, a thriving arts community, and a simply relaxed atmosphere, Sarasota County is guaranteed to offer something for everyone. Planning a trip to Florida must include a visit to the Gulf Coast. From the towns and cities that speckle the coast to their beaches and everything in between...
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Find out about Sarasota history, microbreweries, ghost stories, and the best restaurants in town with our local tour companies. Whether it's your first trip to Sarasota or one-hundreth time basking in the warm weather and rich culture of this Gulf of Mexico oasis, there's always something new to learn about...
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Looking for off the beaten path? Try these detours in Sarasota County! Truly unique vacation experiences are often stumbled upon rather than created. To make that delightful mistake, one usually must take the path less traveled. Sarasota County boasts many "off the beaten path" options for families, and while they...
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Sarasota County is known for it’s beaches, but off the shoreline are a plethora of dining options to enjoy after a long day at the beach Gourmands in Sarasota County know that, just because the area is coastal and the waterfront options abound, it doesn’t take a beachside setting to...
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The story of one lucky couple's dream wedding on Siesta Key could inspire love and romance among even the most dubious lovers. Relive the night Sarasota delivered the perfect scene for Keisha and Charlie Rowe to say "I do." Have you ever been swept off your feet? I have. And...
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Don't let the final days of summer go to waste – check out some of the summer theater performances and art exhibits on display and your favorite west coast of Florida venues.Art often has a vital role in defining the culture of a community -- so it's no wonder that...
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Get back to nature with a drive along River Road – an “old Florida” journey of wide-open expanses.If you’re heading to Wellen Park or CoolToday Park in North Port, there’s a good chance you’ll take the River Road exit off Interstate 75. And if you do, you’ll find yourself on...
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Spring is here and the best time to visit your favorite Gulf Coast community In Sarasota, FL, unlike many other parts of the country, spring is the peak of the year. The season brings migrating avian and sea critters into the area. The warming sea temperatures mean it’s warm enough...
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Five females who helped form the origins of Sarasota County and paved the way for the development of the city we love today A city and its landmarks don’t just form on their own. Five of our most famous Sarasota attractions were formed as a result of the women behind...