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A look at how it all started.How it all began ...Sarasota first became a "modern" town in the 1880s, after it was promoted in Scotland by the Florida Mortgage and Investment Co. in 1885. It was a breath of fresh air, promising an abundance of fertile land, plentiful citrus groves...
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Year-round Florida home of the Baltimore Orioles. Since 2009, the Baltimore Orioles have referred to Sarasota County as “Birdland South” – home to its annual Florida spring training season. Throughout the remainder of the year, the MLB-quality stadium and additional offsite training facilities are available for tournaments, training camps and...
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Looking to run instead of lounge on America's favorite beach? You'll want to check out these spots for the best places to play Beaches in Sarasota County are perfect spots to get a good work out and cool down. While running and swimming take virtually no equipment, there’s several more...
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Heading to Sarasota County with your family? Read up on our guide and get some great ideas to make sure the whole family has a good trip! Flowers are blooming and birds are chirping; school teachers are breathing a sigh of relief ... Ah, yes, spring break is in the...
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A half-dozen rosy ideas to get you started planning your couple's vacation Chocolates, flowers, stuffed animals and candied hearts. These and more are all things iconic of puppy love. However, for you and your loved one, your relationship has grown deeper and deserves more dedication than a card with a...
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Part laidback beach paradise, and part eclectic arts and culture destination: Sarasota is a fun and welcoming destination for LGBTQ travelers, couples, and families. Explore our guide to our diverse community—and be our guest! Looking for your next "gaycation" destination, but eager to escape the year-round traffic jams in party...
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This outdoor swimming and aquatics facility features a 50 meter competition pool and additional warm-up area. The Olympic-sized pool includes starting blocks and touchpads, three timing and start systems, two-button backup for all lanes, a Daktronics LED video board displaying all lanes and a portable sound system. The Aquatic Center...
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The Sarasota Baseball Classic steps up to the plate March 20-23, 2017The Sarasota Baseball Classic is a tournament on the sunny shores of Sarasota County held in March 2017. For 32 years teams from the state of Florida and beyond hit the field for a tournament recognized by Baseball America...