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The short list: Five festivals in Sarasota County this spring

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Looking for something special to plan a trip around? Consider the one-two combination of Sarasota County's Gulf Coast beaches and one of these great events this spring.Sometimes you need a reason to take a vacation in the spring. It's that not-quite-yet-summertime-but-beautiful-weather sensation. The winter holidays are long gone, and there's...

Vacation Creations in Historic Downtown Village of Sarasota

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The Historic Downtown Village of Sarasota provides hands-on, kid-friendly creativity with the no-planning-or-cleaning relaxation that vacation demandsSarasota is a city of creativity. Between the museums, art schools, dance performances, chalk art festivals, sand castle contests, and circus shows, anyone visiting Sarasota County is easily inspired to create. When the creative...

Fresh Sarasota milk, cheese, eggs, and chicken at local farms

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Load up for your next meal at Dakin Dairy Farm and Grove Ladder Farm. Food that’s fresh from a farm makes all the difference in taste—and two Sarasota area farms make it easier to whip up memorable meals full of flavor.Dakin Dairy Farms in Myakka City produces milk, cheese, and...

The green treasures of North Port, Florida

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North Port, Florida, is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts who like to bike, hike and ride horseback. Learn about five spots you'll want to photograph in this green destination.North Port is a community south of Venice in Sarasota County offering a combination of the old, the new and best of...

Citrus Season Brings With it Some Unique Fruits!

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We all look forward to the annual citrus harvest, including oranges, grapefruits, key limes, lemons and limes, but have you tried some of these lesser-known fruits that have been part of Florida’s citrus history for decades? Honeybell, mandarin, tangelo, temple, sugarbelle, pink grapefruit, calamondin, lemon, lime … just some of...

Cool Weather Outings in Sarasota County

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Cool-weather months in Sarasota bring out some of the best in local and regional produce offerings, shark tooth hunting and sunsets galoreBrace yourself: Winter is coming.When the breezes are brisk and water temps in the Gulf of Mexico take a dip, it's clear that Florida's frigid season, when temperatures sometimes...

Englewood Three Ways

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Choose your adventure in this laid-back coastal community Ever wonder what it might have been like to vacation in Florida in decades past? Then you'll want to head to Englewood, a place that oozes Old Florida, small-town charm. You won't find lots of Med Rev mega-mansions and sprawling strip malls...

Capturing Prized Images of Venice

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Venice, Florida, has some of the most scenic wildlife locations on the Florida Gulf Coast. Learn more about the top spots to take a photo in this seaside location.1. Jelks PreserveAlong the scenic Myakka River is a pristine natural Florida sanctuary. The Jelks Preserve holds a diverse network of walking...

Fall Activities for the Whole Family in Sarasota

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School is back in session and the summer heat and humidity have begun to make their retreat... it must be fall in Sarasota! In October, enjoy the autumnal season with the whole family by hitting up the pumpkin patch or find the best Floridian trick or treat haunts—on the beach...

Where to watch your team in Sarasota County

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Don't miss a game in Sarasota County, there are a watch parties for several college teams at different locations in the destination.Sometimes, you want to go where everybody knows your … team. College football season is upon us again, and if you're searching for a spot to cheer on your...