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Thinking about tying the knot or renewing your vows in Sarasota? Check out these venues to wed your special someone. Ever imagine getting married on white-sand beaches against a backdrop of crystal-blue waters? How about nuptials in tropical botanical gardens or gliding across the glistening Gulf aboard a sailboat? Whether...
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A 2015 Coastal Living Dream Town, this Southwest Florida destination is a dream of white-sand beaches come true. Learn all the reasons why Sarasota County is the must-experience vacation location of the Florida Gulf Coast.Dream away.Dream of blue skies greeting an orange and yellow setting sun. Dream of powdery white...
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Lido Key can be a family's animal-encounter haven and a truly unforgettable experience, if you just look closely."Mom! It's the motherlode!" I follow the captivated gaze of my son and see what has him so enthused – thousands and thousands of fiddler crabs are scuttling in unison along the sand...
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Florida has much to offer at its farmer’s markets including fresh produce of all sorts of colors, shapes and flavors. Summertime in Florida offers an abundance of fruits and vegetables. Visiting farmer’s markets this time of year is a culinary treat with all the colors, shapes and smells of beautiful...
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There's nothing sleepy about this must-visit spot that deserves its frequent praiseSarasota County's Siesta Beach has received all kinds of accolades over the years, from glowing press to a host of honors and awards from various organizations. It gained major national attention when it was named the best beach in...
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No matter the season, the weather is always a treat in Sarasota. There's a reason Southwest Florida is known as the Sunshine Coast. With endless summer vibes, the odds are in your favor that the weather will be vacation-worthy no matter what time of year you're able to come. High...
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Spending a Saturday morning at the Sarasota Farmers' Market has been a downtown tradition since 1979, and attendees cross county lines to take part in it.From 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. all year long, about 85 vendors gather along Lemon Avenue, between First Street and South Pineapple Avenue. They sell...
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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...
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Follow these tips to find the best places in Venice for a photo. Share your #MySarasota masterpiece on social media or a picture frame to make audiences green with vacation envy.Historic downtown Venice is a Sarasota County treasure with charming streets, stores and beautiful beaches nearby. Its ‘Old Florida’ charm...
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Sarasota County has a ton of arts offerings for everyone to enjoy. Take a 36 hour tour to get a preview of just some of the shows, exhibits and galleries in the area. Here is a scenario for new-to-Sarasota visitors, or for locals seeking to rediscover the glory of home...