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Sunshine seekers and cardio enthusiasts will find a fusion of fitness and community takes center stage while crossing the finish line.Picture this: you, your running shoes and the Florida sun – creating the ultimate cardio cocktail. Sarasota's year-round tropical playground is the perfect spot to break a sweat while soaking...
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Do you have a sweetie or sweet friend in mind as February 14th draws near? Celebrate being love-struck in sun-filled Sarasota.Lovers and friends on the lookout for 2024 Valentine's Day happenings in Sarasota County have come to the right place. Our "Cupid's Corner" roundup features this year's options for an...
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Explore the height of luxury at one of Sarasota's hotels and resorts, offering warm hospitality, wellness and maybe a little self-indulgence this coming new year.All along Florida's Gulf Coast, these accommodations redefine opulence. This coming new year, reset and treat yourself to a luxury hotel stay in Sarasota – complete...
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Summer in Sarasota means different things to different people: the beach; family getaways; long, lazy afternoons escaping the heat; easy reservations at restaurants, and best of all -- a special menu of performances and festivals at the area's celebrated arts and culture venues. The temperatures may be rising, but so...
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When you think of Sarasota County, you may envision our sparkling white sandy beach, spectacular nightly sunsets, and thriving arts and cultural events. But our area is more than just a beachside destination – it’s also a nature lover’s paradise. With thousands of unspoiled nature preserves and wetlands, Sarasota offers...
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Explore the hidden world of Venice by taking an adventure down the road waterway less traveled, Alligator CreekMy morning was rushed. It was earlier than I’m usually moving on a Sunday morning. And in the twenty minutes before my mother in law arrived to babysit, I needed to make and...
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Never fear, you're never boat-less on Casey Key It's the first thing you'll notice when you visit Casey Key. The water is gorgeous. One glance and you'll imagine yourself sailing, paddling, catching big fish, but then you'll remember—you don't have a boat. Never fear, you're never boat-less on Casey Key...
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Traveling need not be agonizing! Arrive with time to spare using the Florida Department of Transportation's (FDOT) 511 Traveler Information System.Motorists traveling through and around Sarasota County, as well as other Florida destinations, can take advantage of a Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) program called 511 Traveler Information System.The program...
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Get on the green with Lawn Bowling, Croquet, Badminton, Pickle BallIn addition to our many diverse tennis facilities, Sarasota County is home to a many active boutique sport clubs, including lawn bowling, croquet, badminton and pickle ball. Each club utilizes and maintains its own facilities and plays an integral role...