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Explore the height of luxury at one of Sarasota's hotels and resorts, offering warm hospitality, wellness and maybe a little self-indulgence this coming new year.All along Florida's Gulf Coast, these accommodations redefine opulence. This coming new year, reset and treat yourself to a luxury hotel stay in Sarasota – complete...
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When you think of Sarasota County, you may envision our sparkling white sandy beach, spectacular nightly sunsets, and thriving arts and cultural events. But our area is more than just a beachside destination – it’s also a nature lover’s paradise. With thousands of unspoiled nature preserves and wetlands, Sarasota offers...
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Get on the green with Lawn Bowling, Croquet, Badminton, Pickle BallIn addition to our many diverse tennis facilities, Sarasota County is home to a many active boutique sport clubs, including lawn bowling, croquet, badminton and pickle ball. Each club utilizes and maintains its own facilities and plays an integral role...
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Thinking about tying the knot or renewing your vows in Sarasota? Check out these venues to wed your special someone. Ever imagine getting married on white-sand beaches against a backdrop of crystal-blue waters? How about nuptials in tropical botanical gardens or gliding across the glistening Gulf aboard a sailboat? Whether...
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A 2015 Coastal Living Dream Town, this Southwest Florida destination is a dream of white-sand beaches come true. Learn all the reasons why Sarasota County is the must-experience vacation location of the Florida Gulf Coast.Dream away.Dream of blue skies greeting an orange and yellow setting sun. Dream of powdery white...
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No matter the season, the weather is always a treat in Sarasota. There's a reason Southwest Florida is known as the Sunshine Coast. With endless summer vibes, the odds are in your favor that the weather will be vacation-worthy no matter what time of year you're able to come. High...
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Spending a Saturday morning at the Sarasota Farmers' Market has been a downtown tradition since 1979, and attendees cross county lines to take part in it.From 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. all year long, about 85 vendors gather along Lemon Avenue, between First Street and South Pineapple Avenue. They sell...
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Follow these tips to find the best places in Venice for a photo. Share your #MySarasota masterpiece on social media or a picture frame to make audiences green with vacation envy.Historic downtown Venice is a Sarasota County treasure with charming streets, stores and beautiful beaches nearby. Its ‘Old Florida’ charm...
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Sarasota County has a ton of arts offerings for everyone to enjoy. Take a 36 hour tour to get a preview of just some of the shows, exhibits and galleries in the area. Here is a scenario for new-to-Sarasota visitors, or for locals seeking to rediscover the glory of home...
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Sarasota County is centrally-located on Florida’s Gulf Coast and has sunshine and blue skies year-round, making anytime of the year favorable to say “I do.” Let your personalities shine through with a wedding venue as unique as the two of you. Choose a barefoot wedding on the white-sands of Siesta...