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Learn about the “Eat Local” movement by taking a tour and finding out what’s happening at some Sarasota County farms! As a kid, my mom regularly took me and my brother to farms to buy (or pick) vegetables, see newborn calves, feed little goats, collect warm eggs, milk cows, and...
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New trolley tours show off Sarasota’s noteworthy architecture at the Center for Architecture Sarasota If you become enamored of Sarasota during your first visit here, you’re not alone. “People tend to come to Sarasota and just fall in love with the whole picture, like a first date that went really...
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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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Traveling with a pet? Get prepared with our guide on this critter-friendly destination offering plenty of options for accommodations. When it's time for a vacation, plenty of people like to plan trips the entire family can enjoy—and for lots of us, family includes our furry four-legged friends. If you wouldn't...
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An easy and tasty homemade chocolate treat to celebrate a holiday, anniversary, birthday and more! If you’re thinking about making a treat for your special someone, how about chocolate bark topped with sweet and salty morsels? It’s easy to make, pretty to look at, and a welcome gift for the...
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Volunteering on vacation can be a rewarding and enriching experience, especially to returning visitors. Learn about several ways to be involved. There’s no better way to enjoy the beauty of the Florida sun than by volunteering in picturesque Sarasota. For many locals, volunteerism is as equally enjoyable as walking along...
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We asked couples how they celebrate romance in Sarasota, inspiring some interesting date ideas for you and your loved one Celebrating love is not exclusive to couples. I know fathers and daughters who celebrate Valentine's Day, as well as mothers and sons, and even best friends. For couples, though, a...
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Whether you want to mingle with the locals and chit chat the day away or keep to yourself and take a break from banter after the family-filled holidays, there’s a great way to spend a day – or days - alone in Sarasota. Sometimes we travel alone, be it for...
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Five females who helped form the origins of Sarasota County and paved the way for the development of the city we love today A city and its landmarks don’t just form on their own. Five of our most famous Sarasota attractions were formed as a result of the women behind...
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Do you have a sweetie or sweet friend in mind as February 14th draws near? Celebrate being love-struck in sun-filled Sarasota. Lovers and friends on the lookout for 2024 Valentine's Day happenings in Sarasota County have come to the right place. Our "Cupid's Corner" roundup features this year's options for...