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These bars offer all the flavor of a tropical treat, but with a healthier twist Oftentimes drinking and beach vacations go hand-in-hand thanks to Jimmy Buffet songs like “Margaritaville” and “It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere.” It’s easy to see why daiquiris and sandy toes go together like sunshine and Sarasota County.However...
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A delicate white gown and flowing veil against a sherbet-hued sunset backdrop—talk about a bride’s daydream. In Sarasota, this fantasy comes to fruition regularly as glamorous weddings find their way to this stretch of the south. A delicate white gown and flowing veil against a sherbet-hued sunset backdrop… talk about...
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Traveling and finding things to do with a newborn and toddlers can be exhausting or can be refreshing. One thing is certain you are on your child’s schedule and you have to be prepared to be flexible!In Sarasota County on Florida’s Gulf Coast, take advantage of a laid back scene...
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Feeling thirsty? Sarasota's craft cocktail scene packs a flavorful, potent punch. Check out our guide to craft spirits—where there's an apéritif for every appetite!Sarasota's Downtown MixologistsA walk down the restaurant's downtown terrace brings you to the entrance of The Lounge at Element: Steak. Seafood. Pasta. A completely different vibe from...
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Get a taste of the local coffee culture with our guide to the roasted bean scene in Sarasota County. It's a jittery job, but someone has to do it: Java junkies at Visit Sarasota sipped cups of joe all over town, from foamy cappuccinos to high octane cold brews, to...
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Try these six different ideas for enjoying Summer responsibly and saving money with limited-time deals during Sarasota Big Pass Whether your idea of living responsibly is more than six feet away from strangers or so far off-grid another stranger isn’t even in sight, here are some sensible ways to get...
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See what some of the new protocols added during the pandemic look like at hotels, restaurants and attractions around Sarasota County Welcome back to Sarasota County! Wherever you’re from, we’re sure you deserve a stress-free break from the real world, and it sure helps to pick a destination making every...
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Enjoy our fun tips for enjoying stone crab: a rich, Gulf Coast of Florida delicacy Considered to be one of the most delicious crustaceans of the world, stone crab season in Sarasota has our mouths watering! Running from mid fall until late spring, residents and tourists alike can enjoy this...
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See how Alexia Gonzalez (a.k.a. Gala Life or @alexia_gnz on Instagram) spent a quick Summer trip to Sarasota County while navigating the obstacles of COVID-19 Alexia Gonzalez does not live far from Sarasota County—about a 45 minute drive south from the Tampa Bay area—making it a perfectly short, local getaway...
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Check out this list of new restaurants around the destination and where to find them, so you can keep shaking up your dining routine Circo SRQ This funky new taco & bourbon joint offers artisan tacos ranging from Ahi Poke to Edamame Falafel. Definitely get a house margarita with your...