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Your full guide to Sarasota County restaurants taking stress out of your stockings this holiday, opening their doors for a memorable Christmas dinner, lunch, or brunch! If you're on vacation in Sarasota County this holiday season, chances are you're interested in a vacation from the responsiblity of cooking Christmas dinner...
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What you need to know about framing up the best possible shot during your trip to Sarasota County (plus bonus tips from a local photographer) Every good vacation deserves a truly great picture to capture all the memories that go with it (my mom calls it a “framer”). When you...
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Take the holistic route to healing with Sarasota’s many resources and you’ll recenter your whole self and better enjoy today and tomorrow. Busy, busy, busy.Busyness is becoming an epidemic, with many balancing the daily grind to the feeling of wasted time without a busy schedule. But all this busyness is...
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Take a dip in the warmer side of the pond: Southwest Florida's Gulf Coast has a tropical climate and some of the best beaches in the world. Whether visiting for the first time or the tenth, there’s plenty to do in this American coastal destination. Enjoy five sun-soaked suggested activities...
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See where to go for a glowing good time after dark this holiday season We may not have snow in Sarasota County. But we definitely know how to celebrate a bright Christmas, decorating our homes and well-known local sites with all kinds of twinkling touches. Get in the holiday spirit...
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These bars offer all the flavor of a tropical treat, but with a healthier twist Oftentimes drinking and beach vacations go hand-in-hand thanks to Jimmy Buffet songs like “Margaritaville” and “It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere.” It’s easy to see why daiquiris and sandy toes go together like sunshine and Sarasota County.However...
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A delicate white gown and flowing veil against a sherbet-hued sunset backdrop—talk about a bride’s daydream. In Sarasota, this fantasy comes to fruition regularly as glamorous weddings find their way to this stretch of the south. A delicate white gown and flowing veil against a sherbet-hued sunset backdrop… talk about...
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Traveling and finding things to do with a newborn and toddlers can be exhausting or can be refreshing. One thing is certain you are on your child’s schedule and you have to be prepared to be flexible!In Sarasota County on Florida’s Gulf Coast, take advantage of a laid back scene...
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Feeling thirsty? Sarasota's craft cocktail scene packs a flavorful, potent punch. Check out our guide to craft spirits—where there's an apéritif for every appetite!Sarasota's Downtown MixologistsA walk down the restaurant's downtown terrace brings you to the entrance of The Lounge at Element: Steak. Seafood. Pasta. A completely different vibe from...
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Get a taste of the local coffee culture with our guide to the roasted bean scene in Sarasota County. It's a jittery job, but someone has to do it: Java junkies at Visit Sarasota sipped cups of joe all over town, from foamy cappuccinos to high octane cold brews, to...