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Sarasota County offers many natural resources for us and our 4-legged friends to enjoy! Sarasota County is definitely dog-friendly. How do we know? Because there are over 80 parks that are either ‘dog friendly’ or ‘Paw Parks,’ and that’s a lot of options when it comes to taking your furry...
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Clyde Butcher, a world-famous photographer, is one of Sarasota County’s most well-known residents. He’s a large man in a cowboy hat, with a full Santa Claus beard and eyes that twinkle behind wire-frame glasses. Looking constrained as he sits at a small desk in his Venice office cubicle it’s obvious...
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If you’re looking for gently used and/or repurposed items, check out these nifty spots in the Sarasota area. Browsing for second-hand items is a slice of Americana that we should all experience at least once in our lifetimes. Yard sales are great, but flea markets, swap meets and salvage shops...
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Discover More Sarasota County Trip Ideas Picture a vintage Florida postcard. Think mid-20th century. Fill your mind with images of 1960’s motels, swimming pools, and of course, bathing beauties. The Sunshine State, America’s playground, became a destination for tourists and new residents who flocked to Florida in the 20th century...
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There is some great BBQ places in town you won’t want to miss! Summer is almost here and the official barbecue season is kicking into full swing.Sarasota has some serious barbecue pit masters who artfully cook up a wide range of styles including North Carolina, Georgia, Kansas City, St. Louis...
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For health-conscious diners eating out can often be a challenge, but not in Sarasota.Sarasota has a wide selection of restaurants that cater to vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free diners. Even if you aren’t a vegetarian, but want to enjoy fresh healthy cuisine created by chefs who specialize in the artful fare...
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For a small community situated in south Sarasota County, the Englewood Farmer’s Market packs an “over the top” experience distinguished by the number and quality of vendors, vibrant atmosphere and friendly hospitality. More than 6,000 visitors come to the popular Englewood market on Thursdays from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm...
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Florida’s Fresh Blueberry Lemon Bundt Cake It’s Florida blueberry season and an ideal time to bake a Fresh Blueberry Lemon Bundt Cake. Sarasota’s Farmers Markets and grocery stores are now showcasing Florida’s petite berries picked and delivered daily.While blueberries have grown wild in Florida for hundreds of years, it is...
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There's lots to discover when you head east on Fruitville RoadGet off Interstate 75 at Fruitville Road in Sarasota, and your tendency might be to go west. After all, that direction will take you toward downtown Sarasota, the beaches, and attractions like Mote Aquarium. But head east on Fruitville Road...
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Sarasota County offers family-fun for story-loving tots and older siblings to parents and grandparents. Museums and Aquariums The Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium is home to more than 100 marine species and features touch pools, working labs, and interactive exhibits. www.mote.org The Tibbals Learning Center at The Ringling Circus Museum...