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Looking to run instead of lounge on America's favorite beach? You'll want to check out these spots for the best places to play Beaches in Sarasota County are perfect spots to get a good work out and cool down. While running and swimming take virtually no equipment, there’s several more...
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Heading to Sarasota County with your family? Read up on our guide and get some great ideas to make sure the whole family has a good trip! Flowers are blooming and birds are chirping; school teachers are breathing a sigh of relief ... Ah, yes, spring break is in the...
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A half-dozen rosy ideas to get you started planning your couple's vacation Chocolates, flowers, stuffed animals and candied hearts. These and more are all things iconic of puppy love. However, for you and your loved one, your relationship has grown deeper and deserves more dedication than a card with a...
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Part laidback beach paradise, and part eclectic arts and culture destination: Sarasota is a fun and welcoming destination for LGBTQ travelers, couples, and families. Explore our guide to our diverse community—and be our guest! Looking for your next "gaycation" destination, but eager to escape the year-round traffic jams in party...
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This outdoor swimming and aquatics facility features a 50 meter competition pool and additional warm-up area. The Olympic-sized pool includes starting blocks and touchpads, three timing and start systems, two-button backup for all lanes, a Daktronics LED video board displaying all lanes and a portable sound system. The Aquatic Center...
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The Sarasota Baseball Classic steps up to the plate March 20-23, 2017The Sarasota Baseball Classic is a tournament on the sunny shores of Sarasota County held in March 2017. For 32 years teams from the state of Florida and beyond hit the field for a tournament recognized by Baseball America...
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From retail therapy to wildlife viewing an entire weekend could be spent without ever leaving Lido Key. The district is a historic mark left by famed circus mogul John Ringling.Retail therapy at St. Armands Circle, wildlife viewing, gourmet dining and Gulf-side relaxation collide on the keys of Lido and Longboat...
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Sarasota is one of the top ten “America’s Happiest Seaside Towns 2017.” Learn about what makes this location such a great place to enjoy. UPDATE: voting conlcuded on Saturday, October 29!The city of Sarasota has been named one of the top 10 “America’s Happiest Seaside Towns 2017” by Coastal Living...
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Take a dip at some of the best beaches in the world or hike the canopy trails at one of Florida’s oldest state parks. You’ll find a nature experience to remember!Let sun-drenched fun fill your vacation with a trip to Sarasota County’s parks and beaches. Whether you want to dip...
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CoolToday Park in the southern Sarasota County is done and ready for the latest Major League Baseball franchise to come to Southwest Florida: the Atlanta Braves. The current crown jewel of Wellen Park Florida – the massive master-planned community between Venice and North Port – is CoolToday Park; the new...