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There's lots to discover when you head east on Fruitville Road Get off Interstate 75 at Fruitville Road in Sarasota, and your tendency might be to go west. After all, that direction will take you toward downtown Sarasota, the beaches, and attractions like Mote Aquarium. But head east on Fruitville...
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From reptiles to flowers to interactive art, three Sarasota attractions feature new exhibits that change our perceptions, allowing us to experience something old in a new way. From reptiles to flowers to interactive art, three Sarasota attractions – Mote Marine, Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, and Ringling Art Museum - feature...
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Visit Sarasota County (“ VSC”) values your privacy and recognizes the importance of protecting the privacy of information on the internet. This Privacy Policy (“ Policy”) addresses how VSC collects, uses, and shares information that we collect on or through the VisitSarasota.com website (the “ Website”). When we refer to...
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Discover colorful cottages, indie theaters, art galleries and cozy cafés nestled in the heart of downtown Sarasota’s beloved Burns Court. Amid the new construction and tropical vibes of Sarasota, lies a neighborhood unlike any others found here. Instead of Island-inspired pastels or stark modernity, brick and patina exude an Old...
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Sarasota County offers many natural resources for us and our 4-legged friends to enjoy! Sarasota County is definitely dog-friendly. How do we know? Because there are over 80 parks that are either ‘dog friendly ’ or ‘Paw Parks, ’ and that ’s a lot of options when it comes to...
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EVITA is Asolo Repertory Theatre’s premiere Fall play. Learn about the star of the show and her journey as a dancer, actress and singer. Evita is the opening play of the Asolo Rep season and opens November 18 and runs through December 30 in the Mertz Theatre, located in the...
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The ultimate comfort food: bread and butter with orange marmalade, this is a dish to impress any guest with flavor that shouts Florida! It sounds like something your grandmother would make, doesn’t it? The ultimate in comfort food, bread and butter pudding is a yummy dish to serve during the...
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The holidays approach, start planning recipes for special events, such as the Florida Butternut Squash and Sage Lasagna As the holidays near, Florida farmers are hauling in the fall and winter crops. The generous selection of squash - from butternut to acorn - begins to fill our markets, inspiring seasonal...
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Learn what’s happening at this gem in our community Our community boasts many amazing businesses, non-profits and organizations. But there’s one that’s a bit unique, off the beaten path, chock-full of learning opportunities, and always a fun place to visit. So, what is it?!? It’s The Florida House Institute (FHI)...
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Clyde Butcher, a world-famous photographer, is one of Sarasota County’s most well-known residents. He’s a large man in a cowboy hat, with a full Santa Claus beard and eyes that twinkle behind wire-frame glasses. Looking constrained as he sits at a small desk in his Venice office cubicle it’s obvious...