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Now is when Florida’s citrus is ripening on the trees dotting the landscape with colorful orange and yellow hues, and reminding us of our state’s bounty. These reminders give us special reason to add citrus to our holiday menus.
2017
Enjoy intimate encounters with animals of all types at Jungle Gardens, an animal menagerie and show extravaganza
Sarasota County is a place for the muses. There's plenty of places to capture an iconic moment with a brush in a canvas in the area.
To the modern-day Monet, Sarasota is a heavenly muse.
Summer in Sarasota means different things to different people: the beach; family getaways; long, lazy afternoons escaping the heat; easy reservations at restaurants, and best of all -- a special menu of performances and festivals at the area's celebrated arts and culture venues. The temperatures may be rising, but so are the opportunities for music, opera, dance and theater lovers from around the world.
Sarasota Orchestra
Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center
709 N. Tamiami Trail
Sarasota, FL 34236
941-953-4252
After watching the final sliver of sun disappear below the Gulf, visitors to Sarasota County shouldn't hole up in their hotel rooms to wait for the next warm beach day. Whether you're a dance-floor devotee, a cocktail aficionado, or a live music junkie, Sarasota's nightlife will keep you up well after the sun goes down.
Ranked no. 1 in well-being by the Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index, Sarasota County is a great place to visit, work and live.
Never fear, you're never boat-less on Casey Key
It's the first thing you'll notice when you visit Casey Key. The water is gorgeous. One glance and you'll imagine yourself sailing, paddling, catching big fish, but then you'll remember—you don't have a boat.
Never fear, you're never boat-less on Casey Key. In fact, the hardest part about getting out on the water here is deciding how you want to do it. Want to sit under the sails as you glide along the water? Fly above the boat in a parasail? Or take a unique sunset tour? You can do it all right here on Casey Key.
Ten Englewood & North Port area events for every age and interest
The summertime calendar in Sarasota County is filled with activities focused on everything from local art to aquatic animals. Here are 10 cool events to check out over the next 10 weeks in North Port and Englewood.
Cruzin' on Dearborn Cars and Oldies
August 2 and September 6, 5 to 8 p.m.
Learn more about how a sweet little Sarasota treat is made and where it can be enjoyed.
People might not be the only thing vacationing in Sarasota County. Thanks in part to our subtropical climate, which produces a beautiful range of colorful and attractive flowers, other little visitors seem to have their ears buzzing. Bees that is, and they leave us with a sweet treat that is enjoyed by locals and tourists alike.
Must Do Visitor Guides offers a catalog of the best attractions, culinary experiences, lodging options and much more throughout the Sarasota area.
Planning to travel to a destination can involve a lot of work. Between requesting work off, packing, figuring out how you are getting there and finding an accommodation, often determining what to do once you get there can fall far down on the list.