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Danielle Mosteller Originally from the Philadelphia area, Danielle Mosteller moved to Sarasota 2 ½ years ago to accept a position as director of guest services and membership at Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium. She handles ticketing, Mote’s virtual reality program, its fossil creek and membership services. “We have a couple...
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Love to read on vacation? Then check out our catalogue of bookstores, poetry readings and places for young readers. Word on the street is that Sarasota is the place to be for bookworms of all ages, spoken word poets, and other literary-minded folks. Whether your love of the written word...
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Find the perfect spot and explore the destination with this Sarasota County Neighborhood GuideFinding the right neighborhood for you can be a daunting task. When you relocate to Sarasota County, you might ask yourself what is important. Is it school district? Proximity to beach? Walkability to shops and restaurants? Quiet...
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You may need more than one weekend to explore the 10 different farmers' markets and downtown gatherings of Sarasota County.Looking for fresh produce, artisan baked goods, the finest flowers and unique art? Then look no further than one of the many farmers markets found right here in Sarasota County. At...
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Get your steps in as you check off your list. From farmer’s markets brimming with unique goodies to avenues lined with sophisticated boutiques, here are some fun, open-air shopping experiences in and around Sarasota. Downtown SarasotaIf you’re looking to spend a whole day conquering your holiday gift list, this should...
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The greater Sarasota area attracts visitors from all over the world who come to enjoy the white beaches, cultural amenities, and great restaurants. Within the city limits of Sarasota is Pinecraft, a small working neighborhood that draws some of the area's most unique and special snowbirds – members of Amish...
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We interviewed two Sarasota area transplants about why they moved and what they love about this destination along the Florida's Gulf CoastJennifer DavidsonHOMETOWN: Baltimore, Md.PROFESSION: PharmaceuticalsMOVING DATE: June 2020REASON: Jennifer’s husband, John Davidson, is contracted by the Baltimore Orioles, who host their spring training here in Sarasota County. John is...
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In addition to its world-renowned shopping, dining, and beaches, modern St. Armands Circle is home to the Circus Ring of Fame One century ago, the circus reigned supreme as the pinnacle of popular entertainment in the United States. Beginning in the 1880s and continuing well into the post-war midcentury, exquisite...
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Lee Amos Conservation Foundation Land Stewardship Manager Lee Amos did not set out to work for a not-for-profit land conservancy. “There was definitely some luck involved,” he said. Amos, a native Floridian who was born and raised in Venice, went to college in east Tennessee where his grandmother has a...
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Browse local boutiques in these strollable shopping districts. Here in Sarasota County, charming main streets and charming, off-the-beaten-path avenues offer a more laid-back shopping experience. Explore these inviting small business spots – and support local businesses as you do. Burns Court, SarasotaAmid the sparkling high-rises of Downtown Sarasota, the Old...