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Sunshine Travel's Guide to Sarasota: Fun Facts

2/29/2012

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photo courtesy Sarasota CVB
Fun Facts about Sarasota:

In 2011, Dr. Beach rated Siesta Key the #1 beach in the world.

John Ringling made Sarasota famous by making it the winter home of the Ringling Bros Barnum & Bailey Circus in 1927.

The first golf course in the United States was built in Sarasota in the late 1800's by Scottish settlers.

Sarasota was just rated 2012's #1 Family Spring Break destination!  It also ranked as the top city to retire to in the USA.

Sarasota has one of the highest concentrations of Zagat-rated restaurants in Florida. And during the first two weeks of June every year, Savor Sarasota lets you enjoy a 3-course dinner at many of the top restaurants for just $25!

One of the first "Segway Tours" in the USA started in Sarasota in 2003.  Next time you're in town, check out Florida Ever-Glides Tours!
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One of Florida's largest state parks is just outside Sarasota: Myakka River State Park. Explore the Canopy Walkway 25 feet in the air, take an airboat ride, bike, hike, canoe, or kayak (or all of the above!)

Starting summer 2012, JetBlue will offer nonstop flights from New York (JFK and LGA) and Boston to Sarasota!

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