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By Compass Rose History Experiences In 1899, Cornelius Van Santvoord (C.V.S.) Wilson, the owner of the Manatee County Advocate, decided to move to the small village of Sarasota to start the area’s first newspaper. The year prior, C.V.S., a widow, had remarried to the young Rose Phillips. 40 years her...
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By Compass Rose History Experiences Nearly four decades before Sarasota became a county, a group of Scottish immigrants landed on our white, sandy shores pursuing the promise of life in a tropical oasis with modern amenities. But what happens when you move thousands of miles from home, and there’s no...
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Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in America, so it’s no wonder Sarasota has become a great go-to place to play! Parks, community centers, and private recreation facilities around Sarasota County host drop-in play, allowing visitors to enjoy a good game along with the locals while on vacation year-round. “Pickleball is...
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Enjoying beauty and art requires brainpower and good food. Fortunately, Sarasota’s museums and attractions have got you covered. From fancier dishes to casual bites and alfresco eats, Sarasota’s food scene has a table for every mood and occasion. If you’re looking for a side of art and culture with your...
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Get out on the water or stay on dry land and learn about the animals, plant life and ecology. Many of us have fond memories of school field trips when we got to leave the stuffy classroom and learn hands-on, often outdoors. You can re-create those days during your next...
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Siesta Charms Your angelic white sand Feels like paradise in my hands You capture my gaze Without letting go In the morning I lay Under the shelter of your sapphire skies As your whispering waves Bring life to my soul In the evening you lead me Through a maze of...
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If you want to ensure you see reptilian basking beauties, Sarasota can make that happen, be it in their natural habitat, at a protected enclosure, or in your arms. “Attention students, the school is going on a limited lockdown due to an alligator traveling on campus.” This is no social...
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Two additions to help maximize exposure within Sarasota County FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Nate Sweetman, 941-955-0991 Ext. 116 [email protected] SARASOTA, Fla. (June 15, 2021) – Visit Sarasota County is excited to welcome Jess Bertolini to the team as Website & Social Media Coordinator, and Nate Sweetman as Communications and Public Relations...