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Special diet? Make your next trip stress free by choosing one of these local restaurants serving up delicious and creative animal-free meals The vegan diet is popular for its health and environmental benefits, and Sarasota County is riding that wave of popularity with more than 40 vegan-friendly restaurants. Sarasota was...
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Trying to get funky? From jazz to folk, trop-rock to classical and much more, the Sarasota County area has a spot to experience every genre during the warmer months. There’s a reason so many songs are about summertime – “Hot Fun in the Summertime,” “Summer Breeze,” “Summer Nights,” “Summer in...
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Enjoy this complete guide to the restaurants with various ethnic options during Sarasota County’s annual restaurant week of spectacular deals on exquisite dining June 1-14. We are gearing up for a favorite time of year for foodies: Savor Sarasota! With nearly 90 participating restaurants offering special multi-course lunch and dinner...
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Several local joints are serving up a unique spin on the sweet treat, while others have taken the classic to a whole new level. One of life’s greatest indulgences is dessert for breakfast, and few menu items are more fulfilling – or more simple – than the donut. From cake...
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Dads deserve to feel the love too! Here are some ideas for a weekend fit for fathers and the rest of the family too. If you’re spending Father’s day weekend with Dad or Grandpa in southwest Florida, you’re in luck! Whether it's admiring antique automobiles, eating belly-busting brunches or meeting...
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24 hours on Siesta Key is enough to leave you with a lifetime of memories. Boat Tour Start the day off relaxing on a boat and looking for dolphins. Fun Boat Tours invites you to come aboard for the Dolphin and Donuts tour. This two-hour adventure takes you through Midnight...
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This Sarasota neighborhood near Siesta Key is a local favorite full of surprises and international culture Gulf Gate is a hidden jewel in south Sarasota with a unique collection of restaurants and shops that celebrate global traditions. In one day, visitors can travel from Mexico to Sweden, Poland to England...
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Find out how to find those favorite backdrops from the show and stars' social media pages around Sarasota County Siesta Key is recognized not only for being the one of America’s Best Beaches due to its quartz-crystal sand and mesmerizing turquoise waters, but also as the setting of MTV’s hit...
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Paddling in North Port reveals 80 miles of freshwater canals – a relatively unknown world known as the ‘Blueways’ This way to Blueways! We were headed out, two to a stand-up-paddleboard (SUP), ready to venture down the Myakkahatchee Creek. The kids were home sick from school and the remedy was...