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One of the most popular shopping and dining districts on the Gulf Coast in St. Armands Circle, but the area has much more to experience. Check out five spots on St. Armands, Lido and Longboat key you'll want to stop at for a photo. Preserving precious moments in photographs is...
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We know Sarasota as both a relaxing resort town and a sparkling cultural center. Below, take a look at Sarasota’s humble beginnings and the people that helped make it the shining star it is today.“Of course there was much discontent, being dumped, like this, in a wild country, without houses...
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Picnic like you mean it—there's no shortage of picture-perfect outings to enjoy quality takeaway foods from Sarasota's local eateries. Prefer to get outdoors and share a meal on a picnic blanket than to dine out at a restaurant? We've got you covered. These are five scenic spots of solitude and...
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Longboat Key is the quiet neighbor to the hustle and bustle of Lido Key and St. Armand’s Circle. But don’t ignore it - there are plenty of things to be done in this beautiful strip along the Gulf.
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We asked members of the Sarasota County tourism industry to share some of the additional policies and procedures they've added for customers in response to the pandemic. Sarasota County beaches, businesses and other attractions are following specific and evolving state & local government guidelines for reopening to visitors (click here...
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Learn about all the different shells you can find on the beaches in Sarasota County. “Patience, patience, patience, is what the sea teaches. Patience and faith. One should lie empty, open choiceless as a beach – waiting for a gift from the sea.” - Anne Morrow Lindbergh, “Gift from the...
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Located on the Bay in Downtown Sarasota, Bayfront Park features everything a person could want in Florida. There is a place, a place in Sarasota, where you can do everything at once. Pretty much anything a person can think of doing – from the casual, do nothing day to the...
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Siesta Charms Your angelic white sandFeels like paradise in my handsYou capture my gazeWithout letting goIn the morning I layUnder the shelter of your sapphire skiesAs your whispering wavesBring life to my soulIn the evening you lead meThrough a maze of wonderTo the point of rocksWhere I am free to...
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Sarasota County’s treasure troves include striking natural beauty, magnificent arts, and not to be forgotten, a rich cultural heritage. Learn more about that heritage by visiting these seven area attractions. Not only does Sarasota County have a wealth of natural beauty, it’s also home to a rich history. So, if...
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Catch your own fish and bring the clean fillets to one of these Sarasota County restaurants to have them cooked just for you What’s better than catching your own fish and having it cooked for you, while sitting back and enjoying a cocktail? In the Sarasota area, several restaurants are...