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Sarasota: Florida's Gem On The Gulf Coast~Explore; Surround Yourself In Nature & Culture

by ifif1938 ifif1938 is a Top Reviewer on Epinions in Hotels & Travel, Epinions Most Popular Authors - Top 100, Jul 23 '06
Pros: So many things to do, places to see. Activities for young and old alike
Cons: None
I’ve lived in Florida for most of my adult life and traveled to many of the lovely cities and towns along both coasts, enjoying the wide sandy beaches, the theme parks, the tourist attractions and the unique qualities of some that can’t be ...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 4.0
 

Sarasota Highlights

by Jiahong Jiahong is a Top Reviewer on Epinions in Hotels & Travel, Epinions Most Popular Authors - Top 1000, Dec 13 '00
Pros: Many things to do plus great beaches
Cons: for a long weekend, none
Sarasota is the cultural capital of Florida’s Sun Coast. I don’t know if this is acknowledged in Tampa, but a number of people in St. Petersburg do.

The two main cultural sites are the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall and the Ringling...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 2.0
 

Skip Turtle Beach and Head To Siesta!

by kinganamort , Nov 19 '00
Pros: great shells great surfing great fishing
Cons: rip tides, sharks, undertows
Review Topic:  Sights & Attractions

Turtle Beach is located on the south end of Siesta Key. The majority of tourists are not aware that it even exists because of the popularity of the main Siesta Beach. This brings about...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0
 

The Ringlings were far more than circus folks

by judithnorman , Jul 13 '02
Pros: Amazing education about the Ringling's "circus" world and their life
Cons: Despite the "circus" name, this will probably not appeal to children.
When friends suggested a visit to the Ringling Circus Museum we went along with it but didn't expect much. Ho hum, a bunch of clown pictures but why not?? I don't know if you can "eat your thoughts" but we sure deserved to. We arrived at the door of...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0
 

BEACH PARADISE

by braggio Epinions Most Popular Authors - Top 1000, Mar 27 '00
Pros: Paradise Vacation Spot
Cons: none
Siesta Key in Sarasota, Florida is a beautiful barrier island. On the Gulf coast of Florida there is no equal. This key boasts beaches with baby powder like sand and turquoise blue water just like in the Carribean.

I have been coming here...
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Beautiful Beaches on the Gulf of Mexico

by Diane-E , Sep 26 '00
Pros: Beaches are clean and free
Cons: Some beaches have no lifeguards or facilities
Review Topic:  Sights & Attractions

Looking for a warm, sunny place to visit in Florida? Not interested in a big resort town? Want to stay in a place on the warm Gulf of Mexico? Yes? Then the Sarasota &...
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Not just for seniors, good for families too!

by athenauf , Jun 26 '01
Pros: Beautiful, clean city with excellent waterfront and beaches.
Cons: Older population may make Sarasota less appealing to younger visitors.
Yes, Sarasota does have a reputation for mainly attracting older visitors. While this is partially true, there are also plenty of things for a family to enjoy in Sarasota.

Sarasota has some of the most beautiful beaches to be found anywhere....
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Sarasota, Ranked InThe Top Ten Places To Live In America

by Rebecca2000 , Jan 09 '01
Pros: Beautiful scenery, fabulous beaches, plenty to do
Cons: Can be pricy, many tourists and snowbirds
Florida. Whats the first thing that comes to mind...Disney? The Everglades? What about a city that's not so famous yet worth the trip? Sarasota is definatly a place that should be on your to go list. There is something for everyone whether it be...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 4.0
 

After Disney ?

by Boompa13 , Feb 15 '00
Pros: Great vacation area !!
Cons: A little pricey at Certain times of the year!!
Sarasota-Bradenton, what a wonderful pair of cities to vacation in! The Sarasota- Bradenton airport is as efficient as I have ever been in, not too small as to being obscure and not too large that you're not just another tourist! Hotel and motel...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0
 

Sarasota is lovely....

by ctjan , May 03 '00
Pros: quiet, beautiful beach
Cons: none
I don't consider myself an expert on anything, but having lived in the
Bradenton/Sarasota area for almost 20 years, I DO know quite a bit
about it!
Sarasota has the loveliest beaches in the state. The water is a
beautiful...
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Ringling Museum of Art

by luckymeg , Sep 30 '00
Pros: Inexpensive/ can be free
Cons: not for really young children
Review Topic:  Sights & Attractions

I took my children to Sarasota to see the Ringling Circus Museum. I also took along my friend, a circus/sideshow/carnival/renaissance festival person that I know. I figured we'd get the...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 4.0
 

Little Gasparilla Island

by NHendrix , Apr 13 '00
Pros: Isolated, beautiful beach, affordable
Cons: Isolated, strict ferry schedule
How would you like to vacation on an island that is totally inaccessible except by water? I would love it, and I did.

If you live in the colder parts of the U.S., sometimes winter becomes too much to bear, and you actively long for warmer...
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A Day At the Beach

by AngelAtWill , Feb 15 '00
Pros: Beautiful!
Cons: N/A
My husband and I took our family to New Port Richey, Florida to see my father for the last time. Although, this was not one of the best trips we made, we did have a few good times.

To take a break from the hospital scene, we took our kids...
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Looking for a vacation on the beach?

by kinganamort , Mar 17 '00
Pros: Beautiful beaches, sunny weather, beautiful city
Cons: A bit crowded during tourist seasons, afternoon showers
My parents have lived in Sarasota for ten years now. When I was around ten years old we moved to Sarasota from New Jersey. For the past three years that I have been in college I only get to go back to Sarasota when I get breaks or on weekends....
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 4.0
 

Sarasota

by Cutest_Fraggle , Apr 22 '00
Pros: Beautiful and sunny
Cons: can be pricey and full of people at times
I want to give my recommendation to Sarasota as an ex-native. I went to high school in Sarasota and can help by giving some insider advice.
#1. Siesta Key Beach - must go there! Rated one of the world's 10 prettiest beaches many years ago by Time...
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