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I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! As if there was ever a need to justify grabbing a cone, July is National Ice Cream Month, the perfect excuse to scope out your favorite scoop. One of the many great joys of summertime is indulging at the ice...
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The Suncoast BBQ Bash is an annual fundraiser on the Suncoast Foundation for Handicapped Children, Inc. (SFHC). This two-day festival in Venice, Fla. is home to professional pitmasters and award-winning musicians.How much would you pay to go to a festival with offering world-class barbecue, nationally recognized musicians, a boatload of...
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Enjoy the latest news and updates from our Visit Sarasota County Sports Sales Team Sports Update Sports Tourism Ties Sarasota County to Tokyo Sarasota County will host a multitude of new sports visitors - many of whom will also make the trip to Tokyo for the 2020 Summer Olympics. The...
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From citrus to cattle, a homegrown experience is easy to find right in Sarasota and DeSoto Counties Florida's Gulf Coast® is know for its beaches, but there's plenty of natural beauty being cultivated from our farms! Visit dozens of family-owned-and-operated properties for a tour, or sample their creations at one...
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As the hot and humid summer draws to a close, it ushers in a breezier season filled with outdoor events, festivals and family outings. Grab a calendar and plan out your autumn months with Visit Sarasota. School is back in session and the scent of pumpkin spice is sneaking its...
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Take a spin in our time machine, and plan an excursion filled with nostalgic charm from breakfast 'til bedtime Ever have the urge to plot an escape to a different decade?Maybe there's a tropical shirt in your closet that's screaming for a kitschy, oh-so-Florida tourist backdrop from the 1950s like...
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Venice, Florida, abounds with biking opportunities from the novice to the pro, training wheels to speed bikes, and everything in between Biking through Venice opens up a world of opportunities. Gliding by, riders get the opportunity to see wildlife that may scurry from cars or chit chatters. Birds, lizards, snakes...
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Your family can search for more than just shark teeth in the Shark Tooth Capital of the World At first glance, Venice Beach may not seem distinctly different from many of the others in the nearby area. Like Lido Key and Turtle Beach, the area boasts stunning turquoise waters and...
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When you’re ready to take a break from that beach body diet, we’ve got you covered with some of the best menu items around town on which to indulge You’ve worked and worked to fit into that bathing suit, but now you’re here, and it’s time to let those taste...
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From August 22 to 24, the Fabulous Independent Film Festival at Burns Court Cinemas in downtown Sarasota honors diversity in the community with three days of some of the best independent cinema in the world. In the past few years Sarasota County has notably risen its reputation as a welcoming...