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Downtown Sarasota is a popular nightlife scene flowing with craft beer and cocktails, light bites and unique characters. Check out where the locals go to enjoy a night out.I have two words for you: The Siren.Many might know the Siren Greek mythology — a beautiful creature that beckons sailors toward...
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Check out the best New Year’s Eve events for 2020 from pineapple drops to firework shows At the end of each year, Sarasota County is among those buzzing with talk of fireworks and festive falling fruits; champagne toasts with sparkling bruts. From swanky soirees to casual beach bashes, block parties...
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Six reasons to step off the beaten track as meetings and events returnAs we begin to get the pandemic under control, the common thinking is that smaller regional meetings will be the first to return. One benefit for planners is the chance to explore destinations and venues that they hadn’t...
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Enjoy a list of lesser known beaches of Sarasota County. No matter what list or poll you read, the results are in: Sarasota has some of the best beaches in the world. All it takes is a single visit to become a fan of Sarasota’s beaches. Once you plant your...
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Five approved-by-my-kids locations in the Sarasota area to see critters that roam, fly, slither, and swim. Be it at home or on vacation, the number one thing my kids want to see are animals. My little zoologists beg for wildlife in all its forms, be it in a zoo, aquarium...
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There are unique animals everywhere in Sarasota County. How many sightings can you cross off your list? Do you dream of seeing a dolphin? Are you amazed by alligators? Florida is home to a lot of animal species that have become somewhat iconic to our state. And Sarasota County has...
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There's so much to do in Sarasota County that it can be difficult to narrow it down, much less cram it all into a weekend. You can't, of course, but if you're only here for a few days, here's a helpful itinerary designed to give you a taste of the...
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Holiday gifts can turn into a daunting expedition. Take our advice and find some great gifts for your loved ones to cherish! It's the holiday season, a time when we are reminded of our blessings as we gather with friends and family to express appreciation for one another. We attend...
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Golf has been a part of Sarasota County since 1885, when John Hamilton Gillespie arrived in Sarasota from Scotland, forever changing the course of Sarasota’s future. When John Hamilton Gillespie arrived in Sarasota from Scotland in 1885 he was keen to develop a new home in America, which would include...
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Don’t miss this shop- and restaurant-filled stretch in downtown VeniceIn downtown Venice, Venice Avenue can sometimes get all of the attention. But just a block away, Miami Avenue also makes a great spot for strolling, shopping, sipping, and snacking. Start at the intersection of Miami and Nokomis Avenues, where a...