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When desire strikes to cook seafood at home, check out these Sarasota-area resources. Living in our coastal community affords us opportunity to enjoy delicious seafood on a year-round basis. And as I see it, there are pretty much three options for procuring that delicious seafood: Catch your own fish. This...
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By Compass Rose History ExperiencesNearly 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 home to...
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Those in the know will not always wish to share their secret beach spots so liberally — lest they become common and crowded — but we’ll let you in on a few of Manasota Key’s secrets anyway.Manasota Key is a beautiful beach and eco destination south of Sarasota and Venice...
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Spectacular views can be found up high on Sarasota’s growing rooftop scene. Looking for spectacular views, Gulf breezes, and crafted drinks and eats? Then come on down—or should we say, up—to Sarasota’s rooftop bars. The Sarasota area has welcomed a growing number of rooftop venues. Visitors are attracted to the...
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Enjoy this quick-hitting guide to some of the many fun statistics and accolades Sarasota County earns worldwide There are so many reasons to relocate to Sarasota County beyond just its beautiful beaches, friendly people and strong economic opportunities. We’ve collected some of the most fun and interesting facts, as well...
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From tours to live cams, here are some online experiences from popular local attractions Live Cams at Mote Aquarium Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium is a sensational trip for visitors of all ages, offering up close and personal viewing of exotic sea creatures like sea turtles, sharks and more. Two...
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From the beachside resorts to sidewalk cafes, dozens of hotels and restaurants in the Sarasota destination offer a first-class experience to travelers and their four-legged friends.We believe that the best vacations are the ones that you can take with your best friend—so pet lovers may be thrilled to learn that...
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By Compass Rose History ExperiencesIn 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 senior...
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Longboat Key provides no shortage of things to do and places to explore, and we have just a few suggestions to get you started. Longboat Key sits at the northernmost part of Sarasota County, and like all the Florida Keys, it has a unique flavor all its own. It is...
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Modern roundabouts are becoming common across Sarasota’s roadways, and there are plans for more! Single-lane roundabouts were introduced in downtown Sarasota over the past decade as a way to begin familiarizing the community with how they operate and getting residents and visitors more comfortable navigating them. Many of Sarasota’s roundabouts...