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There are several ways to top off a juicy, fresh fish filet. Check out some of our favorite ones.Florida’s Gulf coast offers many varieties of tasty fish and, as a fishing gal myself, I’ve caught my share. But even if you don’t catch them yourself, they can easily be found...
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Enjoy intimate encounters with animals of all types at Jungle Gardens, an animal menagerie and show extravaganza Pop quiz – who's nearly 80 years old, has been to Folsom Prison, and performed on the Ed Sullivan Show in the 1950s? Johnny Cash? Nope. It's Frosty, the 79-year-old unicycle-riding cockatoo at...
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These events will make the holiday weekend memorable for any dad Sunday, June 21 marks both the first day of summer and Father's Day. There's probably no better way to kick off the official start of Florida's finest season than with a celebration of the men who helped us become...
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You can find a good meal any time of day in Venice's historic area Spending the day in downtown Venice can definitely make you hungry. And it's not only the physical exertion of some serious power shopping that can whet the appetite. It's also the fact that there are all...
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After surviving a rowdy freshman year in college, I knew it was time I come home, dip my toes in the sandy shores of the Gulf Beaches and take a diminutive break from this thing we call reality. I did the side duties of calling my former employers, got an...
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Sometimes called trash fish, several Gulf Coast species are readily available and priced more reasonably to buyers. They are delicious if cooked properly! Porgy may not offer the glamour or pedigree of American Red Snapper, Red Grouper or Tuna, but in my fishing circle, we know a quality fish when...
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Englewood, Florida offers wine lovers lots to drink in and enjoyIn Englewood, Florida, you can bank on finding beaches, boats, and plenty of seafood restaurants. But this coastal community is also home to something much less expected: a modern little winery.Catania's WineryTucked amid tile, plumbing, and other businesses in an...
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We've compiled a list of five things visiting young professionals will love about Sarasota.We've all heard the stereotypes: Sarasota County is a retirement community; there's nothing here for young people; everything cool is in bigger cities. I'll admit, when I first came here, I had some of these same concerns...
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Now is when Florida’s citrus is ripening on the trees dotting the landscape with colorful orange and yellow hues, and reminding us of our state’s bounty. These reminders give us special reason to add citrus to our holiday menus. Several local groves are now harvesting citrus and bringing the “plenty”...
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North Port offers lots of spots where kids—and adults—can get out and playFor five years running, North Port, in Sarasota County, has been named a Playful City USA community by the nonprofit KaBOOM!, which works to ensure that children have plenty of places and ways to play. To earn that...