2020

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See how Alexia Gonzalez (a.k.a. Gala Life or @alexia_gnz on Instagram) spent a quick Summer trip to Sarasota County while navigating the obstacles of COVID-19

Alexia Gonzalez does not live far from Sarasota County—about a 45 minute drive south from the Tampa Bay area—making it a perfectly short, local getaway while COVID-19 limited air travel options.

2020
October

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See what some of the new protocols added during the pandemic look like at hotels, restaurants and attractions around Sarasota County

Welcome back to Sarasota County! Wherever you’re from, we’re sure you deserve a stress-free break from the real world, and it sure helps to pick a destination making every effort to help you vacation responsibly.

2020
October

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From local seafood to outrageous flavor combinations, here are a few recommendations from the special multi-course menus being offered during the annual restaurant week in Englewood, Florida.

The Englewood Florida Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the 6th Annual Restaurant Week Promotion, “Let’s Eat, Englewood!” September 17th– October 1st, 2020.

2020
September

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Six reasons to step off the beaten track as meetings and events return

As we begin to get the pandemic under control, the common thinking is that smaller regional meetings will be the first to return. One benefit for planners is the chance to explore destinations and venues that they hadn’t considered before.

Whether it’s a beach getaway, mountain escape, or small-town retreat, small destinations have a number of benefits in synch with the new goals of social distancing and avoiding big groups:

2020
November