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You can get to know North Port in so many adventurous and challenging ways, but here are just a few options to get you started.
For those who enjoy exploring a new, up-and-coming Florida community, the city of North Port is located in Sarasota County between Tampa and Fort Myers. The Southwest Florida city is tucked beneath a thick oak and pine canopy and is rich with archaeological history, beautiful natural springs and more than 95 miles of freshwater canals.
Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, people of all ages, welcome to the home of John Ringling, owner of the ‘greatest show on earth.' From traditional to modern, indoor to out, somber to whimsical, The Ringling – with its Art Museum, Circus Museum, Ca' d'Zan, and Bayfront Gardens – has plenty for anyone to ooh and aah over.
If the waves are big enough to surf, wakeboard can be a fun alternative. Learn more about the sport and where to rent and ride wakeboards in Sarasota County.
Whether visiting for the first time or the tenth, there’s plenty to do in this American coastal destination. Enjoy five sun-soaked suggested activities while vacationing in Sarasota County:
We began planning our Sarasota wedding from New York City. We did our research and we considered everything from luxurious, all-inclusive spots to warm, sand-in-your-toes beach weddings. But we imagined a one-of-a-kind place that we could dress up with meaningful touches--bowls of oranges in honor of our citrus hometowns, books as favors--and that recalled the jazzy literary elegance of Fitzgerald. We realized early on that our greatest challenge would be choosing which of the many romantic and historic sites with stunning Gulf and bay views we wanted.
Lawn bowling is a challenging yet enjoyable outdoor sport that continues to grow in popularity. Discover more about this engaging activity and learn how to participate at the Sarasota Lawn Bowling Club.
Often mistaken for bocce ball, lawn bowling is a distinct sport with its own unique characteristics. Played on a flat, rectangular green made of natural grass or artificial turf, the objective is to roll biased balls (“bowls”) toward a smaller target ball known as the “jack.” The bias in the bowls causes them to curve as they roll, adding a strategic element to the game.
It's a picture-perfect morning on Southwest Florida's Venice beach, as the cloudless royal blue sky meets the far-off horizon. The emerald-green Gulf of Mexico gently laps onto the sandy shoreline, and a few barefooted beachcombers are off in the distance, searching for the discarded teeth of the ocean’s infamous hunters.
No family trip to Sarasota County and her barrier islands is complete without spending some time on the sand.
Whether you're a parent planning the ultimate family getaway, a group of friends craving a spring trip to Florida or a teacher ready to unwind and recharge, Sarasota County delivers activities and experiences for every school break.
Sometimes called trash fish, several Gulf Coast species are readily available and priced more reasonably to buyers. They are delicious if cooked properly!
Porgy may not offer the glamour or pedigree of American Red Snapper, Red Grouper or Tuna, but in my fishing circle, we know a quality fish when we get one!