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Several Sarasota-area restaurants take pride in pairing wine with their unique and delicious menu items. Here are some of the top places to grab a glass around Sarasota County.There's no shame in demanding a high-quality glass of wine on vacation, and for those choosing to unwind here in Sarasota County...
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From frozen sangrias to Cuban Sandwiches to “Jetty Dogs,” save room for a tasty treat from one of Sarasota County’s unique beach concession menus In my book, beach snacks are mandatory. Sarasota County has many beautiful beaches, including one that you may have heard regularly wins awards: Siesta Key Beach...
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An easy and tasty homemade chocolate treat to celebrate a holiday, anniversary, birthday and more!If you’re thinking about making a treat for your special someone, how about chocolate bark topped with sweet and salty morsels? It’s easy to make, pretty to look at, and a welcome gift for the lucky...
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Adventure-seeking visitors to Siesta Key don't have to look far beyond the beach for an adrenaline rush If soaking up sun, surf and sand aren't your idea of spending a visit to the best beach in the U.S., don't worry. You can hop on a jet ski, go parasailing, wrangle...
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Trade the jackets and mittens for some sunblock and swimsuits. Here's some top things to try for Spring, Summer or even Winter break fun at Sarasota County beaches and beyond!We, the swimsuits-and-sandals-clad people of Sarasota County, have heard rumors of a season called "winter."We don't know much about cold and...
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Everything you need to know about tying the knot in Sarasota CountyVenues and LodgingSiesta Beach catapulted into international stardom in 2011 and again in 2015 when awarded TripAdvisors’ Travelers’ Choice Award for Best Beach in North America. Couples will not regret sinking their toes into Siesta’s satin-sewn sand. Hyatt Siesta...
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Choose your adventure in this laid-back coastal community Ever wonder what it might have been like to vacation in Florida in decades past? Then you'll want to head to Englewood, a place that oozes Old Florida, small-town charm. You won't find lots of Med Rev mega-mansions and sprawling strip malls...
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Birding & Wildlife Viewing Celery Fields in Sarasota offers more than 300 acres of wetlands, 100 of them restored, and upland habitat tours and opportunities to spot more than 200 bird species and 30 to 40 species of butterflies. Jim Neville Marine Preserve, an 118-acre preserve, made of mangrove islands...
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From Little League to Major League, Sarasota hits a home run with baseball players and fans with its ample baseball fields, venues, and events In this topsy-turvy latitude that is Sarasota, the season for frolicking outdoors is just beginning rather than ending. While much of the country is preparing to...
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Venice, Florida, has some of the most scenic wildlife locations on the Florida Gulf Coast. Learn more about the top spots to take a photo in this seaside location.1. Jelks PreserveAlong the scenic Myakka River is a pristine natural Florida sanctuary. The Jelks Preserve holds a diverse network of walking...