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There's a lot to be excited about in Sarasota as we welcome the new year. From a revamped aquarium to an expanded cycling trail to many other things, your 2025 Sarasota calendar will be packed!The New Mote Science Education AquariumSarasota's beloved Mote Marine Laboratory is moving from its current location...
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There are several retail districts and ways to spend a day browsing and buying in Sarasota. Grab your bag and a pair of comfortable shoes: It’s time to go shopping. Whether you’re looking for stylish swimwear or hip home decor, you’ll find plenty of stores in Sarasota County with must-have...
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Sarasota’s six keys offer the best land-and-lure dining experiences within view or easy stroll of blue waters and white sand Sarasota’s keys are strung like a pearl-white necklace flowing down our piece of Gulf Coast shoreline. Each key is accessible by a span of uniquely arched bridges. And each island...
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Sarasota can be romantic in so many different ways, from beach-focused to pampering to nature-loving and more.Are you and your partner looking for the perfect itinerary for a romantic getaway – just the two of you and a handful of new places, lovely scenery, and intimate experiences? We've got you...
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Siesta Key is one of the most popular destinations on the Florida Gulf Coast for good reasons — one of which is that it is very photogenic. Here are 5 spots you'll want to visit for a photo on Siesta Key.Sarasota's Siesta Key is heralded as one of the best...
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Batter up! Spring Training season is back and in full swing on the Florida Gulf Coast.Are you a fan of America's favorite, and oldest, pastime? Sarasota County is proud to call two Major League Baseball teams—the Atlanta Braves and Baltimore Orioles—their home base for Spring Training season. Spring Training offers...
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Check out and see if your favorite pastime team is just a short drive from your Sarasota visit.Sarasota County might be the spring training home base to the Baltimore Orioles and Atlanta Braves, but eight teams call the Gulf Coast Florida region from Fort Myers to Tampa their home:Atlanta Braves...
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If you are into the bars, pubs and little-known restaurants, you'll love these secret spots in Sarasota County.In Sarasota County, we cheers to our wonderfully weird, off-the-beaten-track bars, and pubs. We revel in its character: the hip-hop hookah bar, a craft beer bar disguised in a fade white house, or...
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Looking for something unique to stuff those stockings? Check out Sarasota’s one-of-a-kind markets for vintage clothing, jewelry and home décor.No sooner has the table been cleared of Thanksgiving dinner and the leftovers shuffled into tupperware containers when Black Friday deals beckon and the holiday shopping season goes full throttle.For those...
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Sarasota County is a growing destination for professional, amateur and recreational sports. Enjoy year-round, sunny skies, world-class facilities and a wide array of amenities. Famous for our sandy-white beaches, spectacular weather and a community rich in art and culture, that's not all Sarasota has to offer. If you're a traveling...