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It's an enchanting evening of southern tropical charm under the banyan trees at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens. It's the romantic, classic setting of The Ringling, Ca' d'Zan and The Powel Crosley Estate. It's the sugary sand of the local beaches and the quaintness of Mary's Chapel at Historic Spanish Point.The...
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When you want to unwind but can't escape to Sarasota County's soon enough, try these at-home care ideas from our local health & wellness community “Sundae’s” Best Facial Cleanse “A super healthy at-home facial to cleanse, soften and moisturize. (And it’s actually a lot of fun!) Sundae’s Best is an...
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Stretching with an instructor in a studio is nice, one of the best things about yoga is the portability of the practice: Got a flat surface? An able body? An open mind? Time to Nama-stay outdoors for an impromptu session.Sarasota County’s subtropical climate beckons yogis to bring their practice outdoors...
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Check out a few surprising historical facts surrounding the holidays in Sarasota, and how you can still experience them today Sarasota County has not had settlers for nearly as long as other parts of the country, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t a few interesting tidbits that can surprise and...
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Connect with nature at Sarasota County’s many parks and gardens Whether you like lush, tropical parks or neatly manicured gardens, there’s plenty of green space in Sarasota County where you can get outside and enjoy our diverse natural environment.State Parks Sarasota County is home to two state parks. Sarasota’s Myakka...
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Stone crab is a true Florida delicacy. Learn more about the crab and crabbers that search for the delicious species.In what seems a lifetime ago, my husband and I owned a marina shipstore in Nokomis. It was a busy dock on the Intracoastal Waterway that had a long history of...
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Since the advent of smart phones and portable tablets, some days it feels downright impossible to escape the demands of the voicemail, text and email notifications buzzing in our pockets. From television to Twitter, the modern world can often feel like it's full of noisy distractions, but the good news...
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Looking for a blend of classic and off-the-beaten path Holiday happenings? Look no further than Florida’s Gulf Coast®. Winter in Sarasota is generally not a cold affair. Warmth is a result of the climate, though human good cheer is bountiful as well. We are, among other things, a beach destination...
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There are more than 300 known species of bird that are local or migratory to Southwest Florida. One of the best locations to view many of these species is in North Port, Englewood and Venice! Sarasota County is nationally recognized as one of the premier birding areas in the country...
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Sarasota is home to many famous authors. Consider picking up a copy of their work for vacation reading! For more than a century Sarasota has been attracting well-known visitors, from John and Mable Ringling to many other world-famous personalities. Pristine beaches, cultural amenities and the tropical climate bring them here...