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Experience a day of strolling, shopping and eating in historic districts throughout Southwest Florida. Find truly one-of-a-kind items in these locations, which combine merchandise with artisanal food and drink. On a day when strolling, shopping and eating in a historic area feels like the thing to do, there are a...
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For craft beer lovers, this guide will lead you to the best breweries and taprooms from Lakewood Ranch to Sarasota and Venice. If you're the kind of traveler that visiting the area's offering of craft breweries and beer gardens is on the top of the list, you'll be pleasantly pleased...
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Sarasota’s abundant beaches, coves, bays, and creeks, are the perfect place to hop on a stand up paddleboard (SUP). Meander silently and slowly, like an ocean-dwelling ninja, so the fish don’t dart, the birds don’t fly, and the sea mammals come say hi. Stand-up paddleboarding, or SUP for short, is...
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Looking for some family fun in the sun? You’ve come to the right place. There are lots of family-friendly ways to explore and enjoy Sarasota County. Whether you’ve got toddlers, tweens or teens in your traveling party, Sarasota County offers all kinds of options for the young (and young at...
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Thirsty for knowledge about the craft beer scene in Gulf Coast Florida? We've got your guide to Sarasota’s most hoppin’ breweries and local restaurants with a flair for pairing their bites with Florida pints. Sarasota and craft beer are a natural pairing: citrusy wheat ales, hefeweizens with tropical notes, and...
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Take a culinary tour of the destination to experience great views and eats. So many restaurants, so little time. That’s what travelers to Sarasota County might lament when faced with all the delicious eating and drinking options the area has to offer.That’s why food tours are such a great way...
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Relax and recharge like you're under the Southwest Florida sun with these short videos sampling Sarasota County Click the Picture to Watch the Video
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Nestled along the Gulf Coast of Florida, southwest of Orlando, south of Tampa and north of Naples, Sarasota County boasts 40 miles of coastline and eight barrier islands. There are numerous beaches and state parks, two Audubon societies, the Legacy Trail, a world-renowned rowing facility, historic archeological sites and numerous...
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Find out how to find those favorite backdrops from the show and stars' social media pages around Sarasota County Siesta Key is recognized not only for being the one of America’s Best Beaches due to its quartz-crystal sand and mesmerizing turquoise waters, but also as the setting of MTV’s hit...
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Malls, skate parks, beaches and more. Sarasota County has much to offer the young adult or teenage kid. Sarasota may be a haven for retired snowbirds, but there’s still plenty of fun for teens. From beaches to skate parks to malls, take your teen to any of the places below...