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Fall is in the air. In most areas of the country, it is an obvious change of seasons as leaves begin to change colors and drop from trees, the air becomes crisper and cooler and sweaters come out of the closets. But in Sarasota County, fall arrives in much more...
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One of the biggest traveling challenges frustrating visitors can be parking. Read up on the free and low-cost parking options in Sarasota before you come to town. “Variety is the spice of life” is a colloquial phase we are all too familiar with and is often used when referring to...
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If you want to enjoy the weather, meet friendly locals and explore unique stores, plan a day out in Venice and Englewood.Here, shopping and dining areas are easily walkable and definitely charming. Ladies, you can lure the men to accompany you with the promise of shops just for them and...
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Explore and encounter some local flora and fauna at these popular Sarasota County attractionsWhere can you pet a string ray, feed flamingos, see rescued tigers and raptors, and play among 100-year-old banyan trees? In Sarasota County, of course. The area is home to several attractions that showcase the area’s wild...
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Mark your calendars now. Every month there is a reason to get out and celebrate in Sarasota County. From international festivals of contemporary music, dance and theatre to shark's teeth, chalk and film festivals, and we cannot forget food and wine festivals, there is plenty of opportunity to discover something...
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Want to learn how to weave with recycled materials? How about trying your hand at a fun painting technique called ‘acrylic pour’? Or learn how to use chalk paint? Or take classes to play the ukulele?Maybe you’re looking for hand-crafted soap, felt flowers, essential oils, vintage clothes, a beautifully rendered...
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Once a quaint fishing village, then a booming circus town, and now the visual and performing arts hub of Florida's Cultural Coast: Sarasota's unique history and Florida charm make visiting the area a one-of-a-kind experience—especially for those who know what to look for. Award-winning beaches, world class theatre and dining...
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When you need to be alone in Sarasota nature, here are parks and beaches where you are least likely to run into strangers and most likely to have some breathing room A walk in the park can clear your head, get your heart pumping, and help connect you to your...
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Get a head start on your New Year in the Sarasota sunshine with activities so fun, you won’t realize they’re (shh) exercise. For many of us – nay, most of us – the start of the year marks our declarations of healthy living, turning over a new leaf, and losing...
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I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! As if there was ever a need to justify grabbing a cone, July is National Ice Cream Month, the perfect excuse to scope out your favorite scoop. One of the many great joys of summertime is indulging at the ice...